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Shadowrun: Hong Kong Review

Shadowrun: Hong Kong Extended Edition

Developer: Harebrained Schemes
Publisher: Harebrained Holdings
Released on Aug 20, 2015

Shadowrun: Hong Kong is a spin-off campaign in the Shadowrun series, praised for its interactive turn-based combat and traditional RPG setup, being a cornerstone of virtual tabletop games, except the party is thrown into a cyberpunk-themed fantasy world. Growing up as a street orphan, you reunite with your foster brother in the city of Hong Kong to decipher Raymond’s urgent message.

Genre: A Strategy Turn-Based RPG

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Renowned Explorers Review

Renown Explorers: International Society

Developer: Abbey Games
Publisher: Same as Above
Released on Sep 02, 2015

Renown Explorers: International Society is described as a strategic, rogue-like, virtual board game, the quintessential portrayal of an expedition in the 19th century. You will form a crew of three and lead them into undiscovered territories, eager for the adventure of a lifetime; the promise of fame and fortune at your fingertips.

Genre: A Strategy Board Game

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Cthulhu Saves the World Review

Cthulhu Saves the World 

Developer: Zeboyd Games
Publisher: See Above
Released on Jul 13, 2011

The almighty Cthulhu has descended from the heavens to wreak havoc upon the inhabitants of Earth. For centuries, this godly being ruled over the city of R’lyeh, driving mere mortals insane with his terrifying presence. One day, he awakens and rises to the surface, only to have his powers sealed away by a mysterious sorcerer.

Genre: A Classic Indie RPG

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Invisible, Inc. Review

Invisible, Inc. Tactical Espionage

Developer: Klei Entertainment
Publisher: Same as above
Released on May 12, 2015

Many kids like to pretend they are secret agent spies who can waltz straight into an enemy base and fool the guards into believing that they saw nothing in the first place. While becoming a real spy may take years of training unlike what happens in the movie, Spy Kids, the game Invisible, Inc. turns this fantasy into reality with a simple download off of Steam.

Genre: An Action-Strategy Game

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Borderlands 2 Review

Borderlands 2

Developer: Gearbox Software
Publisher: 2K Games, Aspyr
Released on Sep 18, 2012

Borderlands 2 is a first-person shooter set five years after the events of the first game when the main antagonist Handsome Jack took over Hyperion Corp. and exiled the “rebels and outlaws” from Pandora. At the start, a group of Vault Hunters is seen aboard a train, probably in search of the Vault, a place rumored to be loaded with priceless Iridium.

Genre: 1st Person Action-RPG

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