Six Ages 2: Lights Going Out

by A Sharp, Kitfox Games

The Developer Says...

Life after myths. Death, disaster, despair. A standalone survival-storybook combining interactive fiction and turn-based strategy. The world is ending, and your small clan’s survival depends on how you manage its relationship with the remaining gods and their followers.

Players Like...

❤ Immersive Narrative Choices

The game presents players with a myriad of choose-your-own-adventure style events, challenging them to navigate the complexities of their clan's relationships with the remaining gods and their followers as the world faces an apocalyptic crisis. These narrative interactions have significant consequences, requiring players to carefully consider the short-term and long-term implications of their decisions.

❤ Strategic Resource Management

Players must carefully allocate limited resources, such as food, livestock, and labor, to ensure the survival and prosperity of their clan. This turn-based system adds strategic depth, as players weigh the trade-offs of improving pastures, conducting trade, or sending out foraging expeditions, all while considering the long-term impact on their clan's well-being.

❤ Advisor Council and Personality-Driven Gameplay

The clan's advisor council is composed of unique characters with their own skills, personalities, and agendas. These advisors offer counsel and participate in the outcomes of events, adding a level of dynamism and unpredictability to the decision-making process. Players must navigate the often-conflicting motivations of their advisors to find the best course of action for their clan's survival.

❤ Mythological and Supernatural Elements

The game's setting in the world of Glorantha heavily emphasizes myth, ritual, and the supernatural. Players must engage with these elements, making sacrifices and offerings to the remaining gods in an effort to secure their clan's protection and gain their favor. This deep simulation of spiritual and mythological aspects enhances the game's immersive and thematic experience.

❤ Emergent Narratives and Replayability

With over 600 interactive scenes and multiple, system-driven outcomes, the game offers a high degree of replayability. Each playthrough presents unique challenges and situations, encouraging players to experiment and explore the rich world as they strive to guide their clan through the apocalyptic events in different ways.

❤ Challenging and Emotionally Impactful Gameplay

The game's narrative and gameplay themes revolve around the harsh realities of survival in a world that is rapidly unraveling. Players often face overwhelming odds and difficult choices, leading to emotionally impactful moments as they witness the slow collapse of their clan and the world around them. The game's unforgiving nature and the feeling of 'losing is fun' have been praised by many players as a key part of the experience.

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