The Age of Decadence

1. Teresk

   Dec 26, 2015

   10

   For those old-school people, that love D&D, Baldurs' Gate, ect this is a jewel, a masterpiece. The game sucks you in and blows you away withFor those old-school people, that love D&D, Baldurs' Gate, ect this is a jewel, a masterpiece. The game sucks you in and blows you away with the smoothness of the story, combat system and variety of ways you can go. I didn't get that feeling of adventure since Arcanum, they just don't make game like this anymore. Yes, it is not easy, though some builds can make this game more of interactive book, others - like real good tabletop tactics.
   
   If your not that into graphics and wanna feel how games used to be, this is a 100% buy. Even if you're a casual player this might be interesting and rewarding as long as you keep away from hybrid builds.
   
   Treating this as a true Role-Playing game, this is 10/10.… Expand

   • 11 of 13 users found this helpful
2. Beeras

   Oct 17, 2015

   10

   Really unique game. We are not the chosen one, NPCs are not stupid and basically the game world doesn't revolve around our characters. ReallyReally unique game. We are not the chosen one, NPCs are not stupid and basically the game world doesn't revolve around our characters. Really non-linear, not in the open-world exploration sense, but in the story progression which IMO is much more important if you value things like choice and consequence.… Expand

   • 21 of 30 users found this helpful
4. the_real_deal

   Oct 15, 2015

   10

   Finally. Hardcore isometric cRPG for you Fallout, Forgotten Realms, Arcanum fans out there. Truckloads of text, branching quests, specializedFinally. Hardcore isometric cRPG for you Fallout, Forgotten Realms, Arcanum fans out there. Truckloads of text, branching quests, specialized character classes , skillchecks, tactical turn based combat, kill-them-all or talk-your-way-out styles viable, guaranteed replay value. A must have!
   PS. Graphics ? Graphics are for people without imagination.… Expand

   • 58 of 72 users found this helpful
5. Koblihozrout

   Mar 30, 2016

   9

   Great atmosphere, great little low budged somewhat short rpg.
   
   After finishing with first town, you'll find other locations and questsGreat atmosphere, great little low budged somewhat short rpg.
   
   After finishing with first town, you'll find other locations and quests lacking. You'll just wish it was longer better and with larger budged. It will not satisfy your hardcore rpg itch entirely, but it will remind you that it can be done.
   
   It's not balanced, and you will have hard time making it through the game with "any" character, you'll have to have a correct build and join a correct corresponding guild. Not every approach will succeed. So the game is somewhat linear and restraining compared to other modern RPG's. But despite it's flaws it will be great fun while it lasts.… Expand

   • 8 of 9 users found this helpful
6. MoreBokeh

   Dec 6, 2015

   7

   Age of Decadence advertises skill based ways to handle conflict, with fighting as the last resort.
   
   Unfortunately, their delivery boils downAge of Decadence advertises skill based ways to handle conflict, with fighting as the last resort.
   
   Unfortunately, their delivery boils down to leveling up "intimidate" or another skill from their limited selection, then picking the "intimidate" option when it is highlighted and available. This would be standard fare for RPGs, but this game only offers dialog trees with a depth of 1-2 options. Furthermore, Undertale, the other indie game of the year offering alternatives to combat, makes the shallowness of Age of Decadence's system harder to ignore.
   
   Perhaps much more gameplay would be added if there wasn't an indication of "[intimidate]", and the option just appeared among the rest as normal. As it is, while playing the game, there is almost no player freedom or agency. It is, "Do you want the good option or the bad option" rather than "Here are options, try to figure out which is best, or makes sense for your character and context."… Expand

   • 7 of 22 users found this helpful
7. Bennrama

   Dec 6, 2015

   5

   On my 'mercenary' playthrough, I seemed to have played the entire game without speaking to a female character. This is bizarre for an RPG. I'mOn my 'mercenary' playthrough, I seemed to have played the entire game without speaking to a female character. This is bizarre for an RPG. I'm not sure if the writers are just not interested in women, or something more nefarious is going on. The substance of this game is not bad, but I have experienced bugs and crashes (on a good comp). One bug allowed me to gain infinite attack rating bonuses. I'm now GODLIKE. Couldn't resist beefing myself up, but it wrecks the game.… Expand

   • 4 of 19 users found this helpful
8. metacriticfasch

   Oct 31, 2015

   0

   The game is an absolute disaster.Ten years in development, it might take another 10 to make it enjoyable. They are trying to sell it as anThe game is an absolute disaster.Ten years in development, it might take another 10 to make it enjoyable. They are trying to sell it as an RPG, but at best this can be classified as a visual novel. They also sell it as hard, but it not hard at all, you just have to play it exactly as the devs want you, or else.... A visit to the dentist is more enjoyable than playing this 'game'.… Expand

   • 6 of 48 users found this helpful

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