An intersection of survival, strategy, and myth
Six Ages 2: Lights Going Out is a premium simulation game, developed by A Sharp, that combines interactive fiction with turn-based strategy. This visual novel offers a narrative that blends mythic grandeur and humanistic principles with a vivid ambiance that immerses players in a fantastical world on the brink of ruin.
A successor to Six Ages: Ride Like The Wind, Six Ages 2: Lights Going Out revolves around the concept of survival. Players are thrust into the role of a community leader tasked with ensuring the survival of a small clan caught in the throes of an apocalyptic world.
Navigating divinities, decision-making, and survival
Set in the realm of Glorantha, Six Ages 2: Lights Going Out engages the player in an existential crisis. As a player, your leadership role is not merely governing a community but managing it under the shadow of the fearful gods. This clan’s prosperity and survival are shaped largely by your ability to maintain a harmonious tribal relationship while appeasing the deities to avert large-scale catastrophes and minimize human losses.
As a leader, your tasks may range from exploring the wilderness, engaging in trade or conflict with neighboring tribes, settling internal disputes that may range from the spiritual to the political, enhancing livestock conditions, offering tributes, constructing altars, and even venturing into the metaphysical Otherworld. Every choice has a socio-economic ripple effect, and the landscape of the game evolves with every decision you make, resulting in a personalized gaming experience.
With an exceptional level of replayability, the game features over 600 interactive scenarios, each leading to varying outcomes. It also incorporates saga recording, which chronicles your story throughout the game. Moreover, the game advisors assist in keeping track of commitments made to your clan, as well as offering evaluations of your actions. Keep in mind that the game's interface is text-dense, which can be overwhelming for players accustomed to voice-overs.
Lore-rich narrative and gameplay
Overall, Six Ages 2: Lights Going Out brings survival games to a new level, by providing an immersive realm where players must balance strategic decisions, moral consciousness, and interpersonal dynamics. This game sets the stage for an adrenaline-fueled battle of survival amid the mythical lore of a world undergoing a metaphysical upheaval. This is highly recommended for gamers who want to have elements of mythology and anthropology in their gaming.
