Fulqrum Publishing and Incantation Games have unveiled exciting new details about their upcoming Lovecraftian horror FPS title, Decadent, which was first introduced back in April. A fresh trailer has been released, offering a deeper look into the game and its intriguing Madness mechanic.
As you embark on your journey in Decadent, the horrors you face will gradually erode your sanity. From exploring the bizarre realms known as the Weirds to encountering eldritch beings and navigating high-stress scenarios, each event will heighten your madness, influencing your gameplay experience.
The impact of Madness in Decadent can vary based on your circumstances, presenting players with multiple states of mind, each bringing increasingly severe consequences. Yet, you’ll always have a choice: play it safe and strive to maintain your grip on reality, or surrender to the chaos of the world around you. Interestingly, embracing the Madness can yield both valuable advantages and daunting penalties, adding an intriguing layer to your adventure.
Moderate Madness will lead to subtle visual distortions, altering your perception of the game world. You may begin to notice interface elements floating or becoming blurry, while textures take on a fuzzy appearance. Despite these unsettling effects, there’s a silver lining: your intuition sharpens. Enemies lurking out of sight will emit a faint glow or outline, giving you the edge to either brace for an upcoming confrontation or evade potential ambushes.
Total Madness leads to intense visual distortion, warping the shapes of objects and enemies around you. You may start seeing phantoms of enemies that aren’t truly there, making it challenging to navigate the game. Controlling your character and the interface becomes increasingly difficult—your hands will tremble while aiming, the cursor might “wander,” and you could unintentionally drop ammunition or even your weapon.
Decadent follows the gripping story of John Lorn, a royal explorer and World War I veteran turned occultist. Following a traumatic incident during his occult research, Lorn has become the unwitting host of a strange parasite. He journeys to the Arctic in search of a lost Miskatonic University expedition, all while attempting to reconnect with his estranged son. Throughout this harrowing quest, Lorn’s courage and sanity are pushed to their limits, forcing him to confront the depths of grief he is willing to endure to save someone he cherishes.
What is the release date for Decadent?
Decadent is scheduled to be released in 2025 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S|X, and PC.
