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Solid Runner

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Also known as
ソリッドランナー

Control a detective in a top-down sci-fi RPG, exploring a futuristic city and battling criminal gangs in turn-based mecha combat.

Solid Runner is a Japan-exclusive Super Famicom RPG developed by Sting and published by ASCII, released in 1997. No earlier versions exist on other platforms.


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Released
1997
Perspective
Top-down
Visual
Isometric
Size
1.81 MB
Rating
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About Solid Runner

Solid Runner is a science fiction role playing game set in a futuristic metropolis called Solid City. The player assumes the role of a private investigator named Shuu, whose personal quest for vengeance after a mob related murder drives the narrative forward.

Gameplay is divided between two primary modes. Navigation and interaction with the city and its inhabitants occur from a top down perspective, using a map to travel between locations. When conflicts arise, the perspective shifts to a third person view for turn based mecha combat.

Progression is mission based, with Shuu undertaking assignments to confront the criminal gangs controlling the city. Completing these missions provides resources used to modify and upgrade his combat mecha in specialized shops, allowing for changes to its limbs and weaponry.

Solid Runner Screenshots

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Title screen - start a new game.
First some info on the background story
Brain.
Name your character.
Get your battle robot in the basement - make upgrades here too.
Save your game at these terminals.
Three slots for saving available.
First floor, your computer. Get your missions here, also check news and buy information.
Main menu of your computer
Sister Reitel calling, her daughter is missing.
There are 13 areas to explore on the map.
At the church, praying for a successful mission.