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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.

Dark Elf Historia screenshot
Dark Elf Historia screenshot
Dark Elf Historia screenshot
Dark Elf Historia screenshot
Dark Elf Historia screenshot

100%
Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews
story6 positive mentions
replayability2 negative mentions

  • The game features a simple yet engaging plot with a surprisingly wholesome ending for players who choose the pure path.
  • Players can choose between two distinct paths, leading to different gameplay experiences, which adds depth to the narrative.
  • The game includes full Japanese voice acting and a variety of NSFW content, enhancing the overall immersion and enjoyment.
  • The game requires a patch to unlock its full potential; without it, the experience is significantly diminished.
  • Replayability is limited, as players cannot carry over their H abilities in New Game Plus, and the exploration areas are small and linear.
  • The graphics and mechanics feel outdated compared to modern eroge titles, which may detract from the experience for some players.
  • story
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Dark Elf Historia" is a straightforward yet engaging narrative that revolves around the mercenary work of the protagonist, Fornelia, and her evolving relationship with Ruse, offering players a choice between a wholesome path and a more corrupting journey filled with adult themes. With multiple endings based on player choices, the game explores themes of growth and morality, while integrating optional NSFW elements that enhance the experience for those interested in the corruption genre. Despite its simplicity and some dated aspects, the heartfelt storytelling and dual gameplay modes provide a unique and thought-provoking indie RPG 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.”
    • “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
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 an erotic dimension. 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, the heartfelt story and unique blend of gameplay elements 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 detract from the overall gameplay experience.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally considered decent, especially given its release date, featuring cute anime elf artwork and good character animations. However, many reviewers note that the visuals and mechanics 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
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a heartfelt narrative centered on the evolving relationship between Fornelia and Ruse, highlighting themes of mutual growth and understanding. Despite its lack of polish compared to modern titles, players appreciate its emotional depth and the wholesome ending that rewards purity. Overall, it offers a unique experience through its engaging plot and mature themes.

    • “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.”
    • “The game has a simple but fun plot and got a surprisingly wholesome ending when you stay pure.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    While some players 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, with potential for customization but also noted limitations.

    • “What I find it 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
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features full Japanese voice acting for the heroine, enhancing her personality and player immersion. However, the music and sound effects are described as typical of RPG Maker, lacking any standout qualities.

    • “The sound effects and music are typical of RPG Maker, so there is nothing remarkable to note.”

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10h Median play time
10h Average play time
10-10h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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