Dark Elf Historia

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In "Dark Elf Historia," a classic RPG offering over 10 hours of gameplay, follow the journey of Fornelia, a battle-hardened dark elf mercenary, as she saves and cares for a young man named Ruse, forming an unlikely bond and making the Oruc Kingdom their home. Get to know the characters through their experiences and interactions, with Fornelia voiced by Ao Inukai.

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

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

The game features a simple yet engaging plot with a wholesome ending, allowing players to choose between a pure or darker path.
It offers a unique dual-path system with significant differences in gameplay, enhancing replayability.
The game includes full Japanese voice acting and a variety of NSFW content, appealing to fans of the genre.

The game requires a patch to access its full content, and without it, the experience is significantly diminished.
Graphics and mechanics feel outdated compared to modern eroge titles, which may deter some players.
Replayability is limited as the New Game Plus mode only carries over weapons and levels, not H abilities.

story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is characterized by a simple yet engaging plot that explores themes of growth and corruption through branching paths, leading to multiple endings based on player choices. Players navigate a linear progression of quests that can result in either a wholesome or more adult-oriented narrative, depending on their actions, particularly regarding the protagonist's virginity. While the storytelling may lack the polish of modern titles, it effectively combines traditional RPG elements with mature themes, offering a unique experience for fans of the genre.
- “The game has a simple but fun plot and got a surprisingly wholesome ending when you stay pure.”
- “Without the patch, the game focuses on Fornelia's mercenary work and her growing bond with Ruse, portraying a heartfelt story of mutual growth and understanding.”
- “While it may not boast the polish of contemporary titles, its heartfelt story, dual gameplay modes, and mature themes offer a unique experience.”
- “True to the tradition of the developer (oneone1), this game presents a basic story but is tinged with elements of optional corruption. Specifically, the paths are divided when you fail the mission of collecting the mandragora and have to give your virginity to the healer in exchange for the medicine to save Ruse (the human protégé of the heroine). This gives rise to a path of corruption more focused on sexual content and perversion, depending on whether you complete the missions or not, or to a more conservative and 'true ending' path if you complete all the quests correctly without failing any, which ends up making the game look more like a SFW RPG.”
- “All the progress of the game is linear because to advance, you have to take the guild missions and complete them or fail them (depending on the path you want to see). In both paths, the missions are very similar and consist of collecting special items or defeating certain enemies (classic RPG). However, if the heroine is not a virgin, she will emit pheromones that cause the enemies to attack her sexually in combat, showing varied animations. If she remains a virgin, the combats will be standard.”
- “Although there is a variety of scenarios in which the missions occur, the exploration areas are not very large and are almost one-way, so you cannot get lost. However, you are rewarded with some special items if you explore the places completely.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Dark Elf Historia" offers over 10 hours of traditional RPG mechanics, including quests and turn-based combat, enhanced by adult themes and 'h-attacks' that introduce erotic elements. While the game features solid mechanics and dual difficulty settings, it faces criticism for its outdated visuals and limited exploration options, which may hinder its appeal in a competitive market. Despite these drawbacks, its heartfelt narrative and unique blend of gameplay and mature storytelling provide a distinctive experience for players willing to embrace its quirks.
- “This Japanese indie RPG, boasting over 10 hours of gameplay, invites players into a meticulously crafted world where peace is a fragile veneer over lingering prejudices and past scars.”
- “While it may not boast the polish of contemporary titles, its heartfelt story, dual gameplay modes, and mature themes offer a unique experience.”
- “Moreover, the gameplay is solid and comes with two difficulties: easy and normal.”
- “However, criticisms highlight its outdated mechanics and visuals when compared to modern eroge titles, suggesting that while Dark Elf Historia has its charms, it may struggle to stand out in a crowded market.”
- “Dark Elf Historia is one of the classic a-RPG games from Oneone1 having a re-release on Steam, which offers basic RPG gameplay with quests and turn-based combat, but adds NSFW elements typical of the developer, such as sexual attacks in the middle of combat.”
- “Small maps with few options to explore.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally considered decent, featuring cute anime elf artwork and good character animations, particularly in combat. However, some reviewers note that the visuals feel outdated compared to modern eroge titles, which may hinder its appeal in a competitive market. Overall, while the game has its charms, it struggles to make a strong graphical impact.
- “Greatly cute anime elf artwork.”
- “Graphically, the game is not bad considering the date in which it originally came out. The appearance of the scenarios and enemies is typical of RPG Maker, but the heroine has movement animations in combat with good physics. Additionally, her CG art in both the portrait and spicy scenes is also very good.”
- “On the other hand, criticisms highlight its outdated mechanics and visuals when compared to modern eroge titles, suggesting that while Dark Elf Historia has its charms, it may struggle to stand out in a crowded market.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a simple yet engaging plot that culminates in a surprisingly wholesome ending, emphasizing the emotional growth between the characters Fornelia and Ruse. Despite its lack of polish compared to modern titles, it delivers a heartfelt narrative enriched by dual gameplay modes and mature themes, creating a unique emotional experience.
- “The game has a simple but fun plot and got a surprisingly wholesome ending when you stay pure.”
- “Without the patch, the game focuses on Fornelia's mercenary work and her growing bond with Ruse, portraying a heartfelt story of mutual growth and understanding.”
- “While it may not boast the polish of contemporary titles, its heartfelt story, dual gameplay modes, and mature themes offer a unique experience.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While some users feel the game lacks replayability, others appreciate the bifurcation feature that allows for personalized experiences, enhancing replay value. Overall, the game's replayability is seen as a mixed aspect, depending on player preferences.
- “What I find lacking is the replayability.”
- “This bifurcation allows players to tailor their experience to their preferences, adding a layer of replayability and personalization to the game.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received positive feedback, with users noting significant improvements in user interface, translation, and overall performance, enhancing accessibility and enjoyment compared to its predecessor.
- “Improvements in UI, translation, and optimization are lauded, making the game more accessible and enjoyable than its predecessor.”
- “The optimization in this game has significantly enhanced performance, allowing for smoother gameplay and a more immersive experience.”
- “I appreciate the attention to detail in optimization; it really makes a difference in how fluidly the game runs.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features full Japanese voice acting for the heroine, enhancing immersion and character connection, while the sound effects and music are standard for RPG Maker titles, lacking any standout elements.
- “The sound effects and music are typical of RPG Maker, so there is nothing remarkable to note.”
- “While the game features full Japanese voice acting for all the dialogues of the heroine, the music fails to stand out and feels generic.”