The Lost Heir 2: Forging a Kingdom
- January 28, 2016
- Hosted Games
Get on Steam"The Lost Heir 2: Forging a Kingdom" is a fantasy role-playing game where players must build and manage their own kingdom while uncovering the truth about their heritage. Players will make important decisions, recruit and manage subjects, and engage in battles and exploration to expand their kingdom. The game features multiple branching storylines, choices and consequences, and a variety of skills and abilities to develop.
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Reviews
- The game offers a compelling choose-your-own-adventure experience with high replayability, allowing players to explore different character concepts.
- The writing is excellent, and the mechanics of managing an army add new challenges that enhance the gameplay experience.
- Players can carry over their choices and stats from the first game, making decisions feel meaningful and impactful in the sequel.
- The game lacks significant customization options and often forces players to rush through quests, detracting from the exploration experience.
- Some skill checks are overly harsh, making it difficult for players to succeed without specific character builds, which can lead to frustration.
- The need for a save file from the first game is seen as poor practice, and the transition from adventure to political warfare feels abrupt and unsatisfying for some players.
- story13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The story in "The Lost Heir: Forging a Kingdom" is engaging and intricately tied to player choices, particularly for those who have played the first game in the trilogy, as decisions impact the narrative progression. While the main storyline features time constraints that can complicate side quests, the character interactions, though optional, add depth and richness to the experience. Overall, the game is recommended for fans of fantasy and interactive storytelling, offering a blend of romance, action, and strategic decision-making.
“I love this game and the second with the heart and love of a true gamer, reader, book writer, and lover of romance and strife within a good story.”
“The character interaction in the story is largely optional but highly rewarding due to the narrative focus, with many faces coming in and out of importance and specialty as you push the story forward.”
“The Lost Heir: Forging a Kingdom is a game first and foremost recommended to those who liked the first part of the trilogy, but also to those who like fantasy and CYOAs like this, with an arguably mostly linear story, but nonetheless full of options for exactly who and what your player character is - and who knows where your choices will carry you to the very end... very much recommended as far as I'm concerned in any event!”
“There are a number of side quests, but the main story puts timers on things.”
“For example, you need to reach your objective by winter, but each side quest will slow you down and cause negative effects.”
“You really should play Lost Heir 1 beforehand, not only to follow the plot but also because choices in the first game affect the second even beyond your stats and inventory.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability, particularly due to its choose-your-own-adventure format, encouraging players to experience all three installments for the fullest enjoyment. Many users highlight the significant replay value, making it a worthwhile experience.
“This is a choose-your-own-adventure game with a good bit of replayability - but really, play all 3 with the DLC or not at all.”
“The replay value is good.”
“However, there is a lot of replay value in these games and they are very enjoyable.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics, particularly the addition of army management, which introduces new challenges and enhances enjoyment. While some users express concerns about changes from the previous installment, the overall experience is highly regarded, with many considering it one of the best text-based RPGs.
“The mechanic of managing your army adds new challenges, but I think it makes it much more fun.”
“I like my gameplay within games and the graphics too, but this game exceeded my expectations and placed a golden pedestal within my heart and mind for one of the best text-based RPGs!”
“But I have issues with the mechanics and change in direction from part 1.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
While the gameplay of the text-based RPG is highly praised, the lack of graphics is noted as a significant drawback, leading to a mixed overall impression. The reviewer expresses a desire for visual elements, ultimately rating the graphics aspect a 6/10.
“I like my gameplay within games and the graphics too, but this game exceeded my expectations and placed a golden pedestal within my heart and mind for one of the best text-based RPGs!”
“I wish there were graphics; for this, I would rate it 6/10.”
