[SnackerBob]

I've recently decided to dive back into Shadowrun (2050 Woot!), and I checked out the TVTropes page. It describes 4th edition as "Lighter and Softer" than the predecessors. Having read a fair amount of the newer work, I call BS on that.
Even excluding the fantastic elements,  the tech terrifies me. Any number of governments and/or corporations can scan you on a regular basis down to your last meal. Horizon encourages their folks to add skillsoft links that (If I read correctly) can download moodchips into you if the situation warrants.

I have issues with 4th edition (ie. homogenization of magic), but I love the flavor. Kudos all 'round on that.

You probably shouldn't expect further glowing praise; I- like many others on the Internets- am a born critic.

[Xzylvador]

Horizon applies gentle subconcious behavioral correction to improve society in a way society itself (or at least the part that's already attached to them) sees fit.
Oh, sure, they don't tell you about it, but that's just to make you feel better!
Sunshine and rainbows all the way! The world is a happy, happy place!

Horizon is good for your soul.

[bannockburn]

I think the tropes page description of 'lighter and softer' pertains to the streamlined rule set in comparison to earlier editions, and less the fluff.
The world is still crapsack.
DISCLAIMER: TV Tropes will ruin your life! (And is probably NSFW)

[FuelDrop]

Horizon is good for your soul.

I'm going to have to kill someone.

[Longshot23]

Horizon is good for your soul.

I'm going to have to kill someone.

ook . . . <crossover> 
 

[Linkdeath]

Horizon is good for your soul.

I'm going to have to kill someone.

Fantastic! I read this and immediately think someone is going to need a shadowrun!

Step 1: Have someone post fuzzy, happy post about a megacorp.
Step 2: Have someone else be very unhappy with said post.
Step 3: ???shadowrun???
Step 4: Profit!

Taken from the Profiteer's Guide to being a Mr. Johnson, 2nd edition, page 125.