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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- The game offers a unique campaign management mechanic that adds depth and strategy, making it stand out from the previous titles in the series.
- There is significant replayability due to the choose-your-own-adventure format, allowing players to explore different character concepts and outcomes.
- The writing is engaging, with well-developed characters and meaningful choices that carry over from the first game, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game lacks sufficient customization options and often feels rushed, with timers on main story quests that detract from exploration.
- Many skill checks are overly harsh, making it difficult for players to succeed, especially if they are playing specialized class runs.
- The need for a save file from the first game is seen as poor practice, and some players feel that the transition from adventure to political warfare is jarring and unsatisfying.
- story26 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story of "The Lost Heir: Forging a Kingdom" is engaging and intricately tied to its predecessor, with player choices significantly impacting the narrative. While the main plot features time constraints that can complicate side quests, the character interactions, though optional, are rewarding and enhance the overall experience. The game is particularly recommended for fans of the first installment and those who enjoy fantasy narratives with a mix of romance and action.
“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 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!”
“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.”
“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.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability, particularly as a choose-your-own-adventure experience, with players encouraged to engage with all three installments, including the DLC, to fully appreciate the content. Overall, users find the replay value to be high and the gameplay enjoyable.
“This is a choose-your-own-adventure game with a good bit of replayability.”
“The replay value is good.”
“However, there is a lot of replay value in these games and they are very enjoyable.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the new army management mechanics that introduce fresh challenges and enhance enjoyment. However, there are concerns regarding changes from the previous installment, which may not resonate with all fans. Overall, the game is praised for its engaging gameplay and impressive graphics, solidifying its status as a standout in the text-based RPG genre.
“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.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
While the gameplay of the text-based RPG is highly praised, users express a desire for graphical elements, indicating that the lack of visuals detracts from the overall experience. One reviewer rated the graphics a 6/10, highlighting a significant gap between their expectations and the game's presentation.
“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, so for this, I would rate it 6/10.”
