The Age of Decadence

“Age of Decadence is an RPG to its core. It offers the player a wealth of choices, many of them carrying lofty consequences along with them. The core design element of player choice transcends simple dialogue choices, as players can progress through the game in a variety of styles. Many games offer up the illusion of choice while failing to actually deliver, but Age of Decadence serves up difficult and tangible crossroads with no looking back. It may have some rough spots, but it is one of the most well-designed RPGs I have had the pleasure of enjoying.” 9/10 – Destructoid “But Age of Decadence wants nothing to do with kobolds, just as it wants nothing to do with Doo-dads of Unimaginable Power. The overarching idea is a crumbling society divided among three noble Houses, each fumbling around in its own version of darkness to comprehend what destroyed the world. That’s the central mystery. It plays out like noir in that you are the detective, piecing together what really happened from differing accounts, all vividly written with clear voices and efficient prose. And like a detective in a noir yarn, you can’t help but become part of the central mystery, effecting an outcome you might not have intended. Age of Decadence might run away from you.” 4/5 – Quarter to Three “The Age of Decadence’s greatness lies not in vast maps but in its deep choices, branching stories, and expansive role-playing freedom. Set in a post-apocalyptic world blending magic and technology, the game offers brutal survival amid powerful factions. Every decision dramatically alters the story, relationships, and endings, making a single playthrough just a glimpse of its content.” The Gamer