The Age of Decadence

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The Age of Decadence
Logo for Age of Decadence
Developer(s) Iron Tower Studios
Engine Torque Game Engine
Platform(s) Windows
Release date TBA
Genre(s) CRPG
Mode(s) Single player

The Age of Decadence is a pseudo-isometric 3D turn-based computer role-playing game by Iron Tower Studios. Set in a low-magic post-apocalyptic world inspired by the fall of the Roman Empire, The Age of Decadence promises to return to the golden era of RPGs emphasizing choices and consequences, a comprehensive skill set, multiple solutions to quests, and extensive dialogue trees.[1]

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[edit] Story

According to the Imperial Scrolls, the wicked kingdom of Q'antaar and the Empire were locked in a bloody magical war that devastated much of the known world. Each side called upon powers both arcane and divine, summoning Gods and other beings of immense power, whose contest ultimately destroyed both sides. Cities of the once glorious Empire lay in ruin, and bodies of the dead were strewn across the land. Centuries later, the world still suffers from the shadow of civilization's collapse. Where there once was unity, there are now factions struggling for dominance in the ruined world. Where there was once knowledge, there is ignorance of both science and magic. Where there was once chivalry and honor, there is only pettiness and betrayal. And it is in this uneasy divided land of myth and fable that the player discovers an ancient map offering a hint to the Empire's true past.[2]

[edit] Features

  • Distinct gameplay styles
  • Turn-based combat with a plethora of tactical options
  • Nonlinear story
  • Multiple solutions to quests, including pacifist options
  • Extensive dialogue trees
  • Multiple character classes
  • A rich, interesting world that reacts to the player's actions
  • Multiple endings
  • Detailed crafting and alchemy systems
  • Comprehensive skillset including non-combat skills
  • Political intrigue
  • Seven factions you can influence, and in turn influence you
  • Reputation based system
  • Character-specific vignettes
  • Fluid non-class based character creation[3]

[edit] Gallery

Combat is played out upon a grid of squares.

The inventory screen.

An underground lair.

A ruined, Roman-styled arch.

[edit] External links

[edit] Articles

[edit] Interviews

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Turner, Brian. "The Age of Decadence: An Interview," (06-02-2006), RPGDot.com, retrieved on November 20, 2006. [1]
  2. ^ Iron Tower Studios, Age of Decadence [2]
  3. ^ Iron Tower Studios, Age of Decadence [3]
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