Gamedec Reviews

Anshar Studios’ cyberpunk detective RPG Gamedec launched last week, promising a roleplaying adventure that continually adapts to your decisions and has a number of distinct virtual worlds for you to explore. And if you’d like to know what you’ll be getting yourself into, should you decide to purchase Gamedec, you might want to check out some reviews below:

PC Gamer 58/100:

Gamedec had heaps of promise, but the bugs, inconsistencies and that jarring pivot leave it feeling rushed and confused. And it’s all the more disappointing because it’s so obvious that there’s a great game in here somewhere, it just didn’t get finished.

Shacknews 8/10:

GameDec does right by the cyberpunk genre by using it as a backdrop to an excellent detective story. The series of virtual worlds makes for a diverse range of environments, filled with characters that all have their own unique characteristics and motivations. The lack of a fail state raises the stakes, and makes it important to learn the ins and outs of dialogue and deduction. Though some bugs and missing functionality can make it rough around the edges, GameDec is still an overall quite enjoyable experience.

Ragequit.gr 85/100:

Despite being a little rough around the edges, Anshar Studios’ first RPG attempt in the cyberpunk world of Gamedec manages to hold its own against even AAA ventures in the genre.

COGconnected 70/100:

Most cyberpunk games focus on the flotsam and jetsam of the environment, the strobing lights, the economically stratified world, the gadgets and imagined technologies. Gamedec, in contrast, reminds us that fundamental human passions and personal failures will probably endure well into whatever advanced future comes to pass. Gamedec has a lot of interesting ideas and mechanics, and its hardboiled- detective-in-the-22nd-century story is a great premise. Either the developers had ambitions beyond their ability to deliver, or maybe the game just needs a few more passes with the random orbital sander to smooth down the rough edges, but in its present state Gamedec’s flaws definitely detract from an otherwise intriguing experience.

GamePressure 8/10:

Gamedec’s worlds are fascinating, albeit silent at times, and are made even more absorbing knowing there is a lingering feeling of dread in the air. It touches on some dark subject matter that makes for an interesting read and its branching narrative gives you multiple ways of enjoying the overarching story. Like a sci-fi novel, Gamedec requires your full attention otherwise you may get overwhelmed or bored of it before you turn the final page.

PC Invasion 5/10:

A cyberpunk-themed CRPG where you take on the role of a game detective, or “gamedec,” to solve virtual crimes.

Even with some refreshing concepts related to investigations, Gamedec stumbles owing to uninteresting plot points, bland characterization, unclear systems, and pesky bugs.

Tom’s Guide 4/5:

If you liked Disco Elysium, you should give Gamedec a try. While it’s not as polished and refined as it could be, Gamedec is nonetheless a fun combat-less RPG with a cyberpunk flair. It doesn’t tread new ground or break any barriers, but it’s a good time with plenty of replayability.