Posted on: March 3, 2017

sir_horace

Gry: Opinie: 6

Satisfying RPG Experience

To me, the most interesting aspect of this game is that it is short but broad. A trip from the start of the game to whatever ending you choose - and there are many - does not take as long as it might for a more linear RPG. The tradeoff is that you have MANY consequential decisions to make that can lead you down a host of branching paths. This is not a game that offers the illusion of choice and then funnels you into the same conclusion; the story very much depends on your decisions as a character. In this RPG, you don't just roll dice to hit things - you play a role. Your choice of stats and skills has a big impact on the options available - not just in terms of how you can solve a given quest, but what quests, characters, and even locations are available to you in the first place. As a consequence, there is no way to experience the entire game in one go. Don't think that this is a negative, however, because each play-through is varied enough that it's worth your while to run through the game two or three times. Personally, I first stabbed my way through the game as a streetwise, spear-wielding mercenary, and then immediately started over to experience the game as a combat-adverse loremaster. Totally different experiences, not just in terms of plot but also of play style; the first run felt like a tactical RPG, while the second played out like a "Choose Your Own Adventure" book with lots of skill checks. I have just one gripe and one bit of advice. The gripe: While the game is non-linear, the game is divided roughly into a few major acts. You aren't always sufficiently warned when embarking on a quest will usher you irreversibly into the next act - causing you to miss out on a lot of potential story. You learn quickly to save before any serious-sounding quest, just in case. The advice: Don't rush to spend all your skill points, especially if playing a pacifist. You never know what skill checks the game might throw at you, and it pays to be flexible.

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Posted on: September 18, 2020

MPatusz

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Gry: 172 Opinie: 8

Hidden RPG gem

AoD may not be most artsy, may not have most innovative setting or ruleset among RPG renaissance, but it is absolutely unprecedented when it comes to choice, consequence, player agency and replayability. Each faction offers different storyline and experience and there is a lot of possible endings.

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Posted on: February 25, 2023

daniel280456

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Gry: 552 Opinie: 6

Fun, if you can accept its flaws

This is a peculiar RPG, but one I liked. It's more like multiple games on top of each other, mostly driven by your initial character choice. My Loremaster Smartius used his big brain and high verbal skills to gain access to a lot of cool places, uncover forgotten machines & read ancient documents. Skill points were abundant, and fights almost absent. Meanwhile, as a Mercenary, combat was common, and very difficult when outnumbered (Crafting and Alchemy helped). Sometimes I had allies, which should have been a permanent thing, because it was much more fun. I know others have already mentioned it, but things really do fall into place when you accept your character's occupation and invest points accordingly. The not-so-good parts: reloading (often) because you failed a conversation skill check; quests becoming unavailable once you leave a city; the way it looks.

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Posted on: October 24, 2016

w0lf1k

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Gry: 201 Opinie: 1

Świetna

Trzy razy już ją ukończyłem. Za każdym razem udało mi się odnaleźć coś czego jeszcze nie widziałem.

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Posted on: February 19, 2017

Pressure

Zweryfikowany użytkownik

Gry: 166 Opinie: 11

A perfectly crafted world

In a nutshell: If you like a good story and a rich world then this is for you. Gameplaywise there is a brutally difficult turn based combat, witch has the potential to be very frustrating and very satisfying. If you are not into that kind of thing you can avoid it completly. Though I would highly recommend to at least give it a try. The second and more important part of the gamplay is an extensive textadventure and dialog system. You will read a lot in this game and everything is so well written that you won't even notice. The Heart of the Game however is not its gameplay mechanics, it's the world and the story. Those two things blend into each other in the age of decadence as the world evolves in ways that cannot be foreseen by the player who will have to find his own way to deal with the callenges presented to him. The Amount of freedom you have in your choices is huge. I more than once found myself staring at the screen wondering if the game really just allow me to do this. However you always have to get along with the consequences of your actions. So if you mess up you might get thrown out of your guild or even executed for treason. The whole world is as unvorgiving as the games combat system. Age of Decadence has probably the richest and most dense world I have ever experienced in a game. It really gets you immersed and even for players who don't usually do this its well worth to play a second time to see just how different things might have gone. If you did read untill here Age of decadence probably is for you. Have fun playing!

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