The Lost Heir: The Fall of Daria

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"The Lost Heir: The Fall of Daria" is an interactive fantasy novel, where you play as the only child of the assassinated king and queen, seeking to take back the throne. With 145,000 words of text and multiple character development options, your choices determine the story's outcome in this epic adventure. The game features the possibility to play as male or female, with various sexual orientation options.

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Play Modes

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

The Lost Heir: The Fall of Daria screenshot

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

story18 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a well-developed, realistic world with diverse characters and a compelling story that draws players in.
There is a high level of customization available, allowing players to shape their character's journey and relationships in meaningful ways.
The game offers great replay value, encouraging players to explore different paths and character builds across multiple playthroughs.

The game heavily relies on stat checks, which can lead to frustration as players may fail challenges due to insufficient stats, limiting their choices and enjoyment.
Many players found the game to be too short, with an abrupt ending that leaves them wanting more without a satisfying conclusion.
The lack of a save system and unclear consequences of choices can lead to repeated playthroughs and a sense of dissatisfaction when trying to optimize character builds.

story
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
51%
7%
The story is generally praised for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, making it feel more like an interactive novel than a traditional game. Many players appreciate the depth and personalization of the story through choice-making, although some express frustration with abrupt endings and the need to purchase additional chapters to continue. However, criticisms arise regarding the writing quality and repetitive romantic prompts, which detract from the overall experience.
- “The writing and characterization is fantastic, the backstory was interesting and the method of choice-making really made me want to play it through with different choices.”
- “Overall, I'd say the story is very well written, the characters are interesting and you care enough about them.”
- “This is more like an interactive story rather than a game.”
- “- just when the story felt like it was really taking off, it just ended.”
- “The people in the story are not written as people.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay of "Fall of Daria" is praised for its mechanical complexity and engaging text-based RPG elements, likening it to classic gamebooks. While it has exceeded expectations for many players, some feel it could benefit from additional mechanics to enhance the experience further.
- “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!”
- “This game needs some more mechanics.”
- “One of the more mechanically complex offerings from the hosted games line, Fall of Daria serves as an excellent opening to what is planned as a trilogy.”
- “Think of it as akin to one of the more mechanically driven gamebooks like Lone Wolf or Blood Sword, and if that appeals to you, then this game should be your cup of tea.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight the game's high replayability due to its diverse options and classes, making it enjoyable to revisit. Overall, the game is considered fun with significant replay value, encouraging multiple playthroughs.
- “All the different options, classes, etc. make for great replay value.”
- “A really fun game with tons of replayability.”
- “There is a lot of replay value in these games, and they are very enjoyable.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics of the game are minimalistic, appealing primarily to those who appreciate text-based RPGs rather than visual elements. Despite the lack of traditional graphics, players find the gameplay engaging and rewarding, elevating the overall experience.
- “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!”
- “Absolutely loved this game and encourage it for people who are okay with graphic-less choose-your-own-adventure games.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players feel a deep personal connection to the game, as it allows them to immerse themselves in a narrative that feels uniquely theirs, enhanced by the freedom to imagine due to the minimal visual storytelling.
- “It made me feel as though it was really my story, and that element combined with the freedom to imagine, made possible by the lack of visual narrative, just sucked me right in.”
- “The emotional depth of the characters left a lasting impact on me, making me reflect on my own experiences.”
- “I found myself deeply connected to the storyline, feeling every joy and sorrow as if they were my own.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers note that while the game's story is engaging, the monetization strategy is criticized for being misleading in its advertising.
- “While the story is enjoyable, the advertisements are incredibly misleading.”
- “The game feels more like a cash grab than a genuine experience.”
- “I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind a paywall.”