Urban Decay: Beat 'Em Up Roleplaying

In the roleplaying game Urban Decay, players take on the roles of warriors, martial artists, vigilantes, and ordinary citizens to reclaim their home from gangs that control the City. The game emphasizes fast-moving beat em up action and allows players to create distinct and capable heroes with shared goals and bonds. The City itself is built collaboratively, with players working together to define the districts and neighborhoods for which their heroes will go to war.

Format: Unspecified
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 23 November 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

In the heart of the bustling metropolis, a storm brews beneath the veil of night. The once-peaceful streets have been overtaken by ruthless gangs, ruling with an iron fist and fear. The authorities, either corrupted or overwhelmed, turn a blind eye to the chaos that unfolds. Might makes right, and the people are left to suffer. But a spark of resistance ignites within the hearts of a few determined individuals. They form a crew, united by a shared purpose: to reclaim their city from the grip of the gangs.

With bravery and skill, they venture into the darkest corners of the city, protecting neighborhoods, inspiring others to take a stand, and clashing with the gang enforcers who stand in their way. As they navigate through the ranks of the criminal underworld, seeking to cut the head from the snake coiled at the heart of the city, they discover the true nature of power and corruption.

Urban Decay is a roleplaying game that blends the fast-paced action of classic beat em up games with the immersive world-building of RPGs. Players take on the roles of warriors, martial artists, vigilantes, and ordinary citizens, each with their unique abilities and motivations. The character and crew creation system is streamlined, allowing players to create distinct and capable heroes with shared goals and bonds. The versatile Clash system emphasizes the brutal, gritty street-fights in which these heroes will find themselves, with a focus on tactical decision-making and precise timing.

The city itself is a living, breathing entity, built collaboratively by the players. They work together to define the districts and neighborhoods for which their heroes will go to war, shaping the very fabric of the urban landscape. The game blends elements of strategy, roleplay, and action, allowing players to customize their characters and develop their own unique playstyles.

In a world where the line between good and evil is blurred, Urban Decay offers a chance for players to become heroes and make a difference. It is a reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for a brighter tomorrow. As the storm rages on, the fate of the city rests in the hands of those who are willing to stand up and fight for what is right. Will you be the one to reclaim your city and restore justice to the streets?

Weight: 542g
Dimension: 162 x 241 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472855886