Daria: A Kingdom Simulator

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"Daria: A Kingdom Simulator" is a text-based interactive fantasy novel set in the Lucidverse, where you rule a kingdom and make choices that shape its destiny. Navigate a dynamic world with diplomacy, warfare, and various difficulty modes. Play as male, female, or nonbinary, striving to craft a lasting legacy.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

38%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

story3 negative mentions

The game offers enjoyable city and kingdom building mechanics, appealing to fans of simulation games.
It features a neat storyline that unfolds through events as the kingdom grows, adding some depth to the gameplay.
The game has potential for interesting gameplay options in future updates, as it is part of a larger universe created by the author.

Frequent updates result in lost progress, which has frustrated many players and detracts from the overall experience.
The game lacks sufficient information about mechanics, leading to confusion and a steep learning curve for players.
Gameplay can become tedious and grindy, with micromanagement and repetitive tasks that may not appeal to everyone.

story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a neat storyline that unfolds through events as players manage their kingdom, but it lacks the depth found in many other choose-your-own-adventure games, with gameplay and management taking precedence. While there are interesting narrative elements, they are minimal and often overshadowed by gameplay mechanics, leading to a feeling of underdeveloped storytelling. Additionally, certain plot events can disrupt gameplay significantly, such as the loss of the entire army, which detracts from the overall narrative experience.
- “If you buy this, just know that it does have a neat storyline that is told through events that pop up as your kingdom grows and so on, but it is not comparable to most other CYOA Choicescript games you might have encountered, as the gameplay/management is the bulk of the game.”
- “I think the work that went into this could easily translate into another game in the future, providing some really interesting gameplay options to go with a more robust story.”
- “Also, your entire army is deleted when you go through a plot event for some reason.”
- “But this is supposed to have storytelling.”
- “It does not, it has only small bits of storytelling.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay primarily focuses on kingdom management rather than the narrative, which is delivered through events as the kingdom develops. While the storyline has potential, players have noted a lack of clarity regarding game mechanics and the limited impact of choices, such as deity selection, on gameplay. Overall, the game offers interesting management elements but falls short in integrating a more engaging story.
- “If you buy this, just know that it does have a neat storyline that is told through events that pop up as your kingdom grows, but it is not comparable to most other CYOA Choicescript games you might have encountered, as the gameplay and management are the bulk of the game.”
- “I think the work that went into this could easily translate into another game in the future, providing some really interesting gameplay options to go with a more robust story.”
- “There is not enough information about the game mechanics, and when you look it up, you sometimes get incorrect information.”
- “At the beginning of the game, I chose an evil deity; it was never mentioned again, nor does it impact the gameplay in any way.”
- “If you buy this, just know that it does have a neat storyline that is told through events that pop up as your kingdom grows, but it is not comparable to most other CYOA Choicescript games you might have encountered, as the gameplay and management is the bulk of the game.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that grinding is a necessary part of the game, as it allows for the specialization of their king after reaching certain levels. This aspect adds depth to gameplay, rewarding players for their efforts.