Fit check
Is Dark Elf Historia worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- JRPG fans who want a story centered on two characters living together
- Players interested in dark elf protagonists and postwar fantasy settings
- RPG Maker players seeking a paid Japanese indie role-playing game
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a combat-focused campaign may bounce off the emphasis on Fornelia and Ruse's shared life
- Players wanting a short experience may find the stated 10-plus-hour length too substantial
- Players looking for a large cast may not find enough character focus beyond Fornelia and Ruse
Our take on Dark Elf Historia
Players looking for constant battles may hit a wall when the story shifts attention toward Fornelia and Ruse’s domestic life. Those expecting a brief RPG may also stop at the stated 10-plus-hour campaign length.
What is Dark Elf Historia?
Dark Elf Historia follows Fornelia, a former dark elf mercenary who now takes guild work after the war.
While exterminating monsters, she rescues Ruse, a young boy who later becomes her companion in the Oruc Kingdom. The story focuses on their life together as Ruse gradually opens up to her and pursues his dream of becoming a scholar. Fornelia is voiced by Ao Inukai, while Ruse has no listed voice actor. This Japanese indie RPG presents a classic role-playing adventure with more than 10 hours of gameplay. It was created with RPG Maker VX Ace and includes the required runtime package, so no separate download is needed.
How Dark Elf Historia plays
- 01Fornelia and Ruse
- The narrative follows a former mercenary and the boy she rescued from a monster attack.
- 02Guild Work
- After the war, Fornelia travels while accepting assignments from town guilds.
- 03RPG Maker Runtime
- The included VX Ace runtime package removes the need for an additional download.
- 04Ten-Hour Campaign
- The game offers more than 10 hours of gameplay.
Dark Elf Historia compared to similar games
Dark Elf Historia centers on a former mercenary and a boy building a life together in a Japanese indie RPG. Planescape: Torment: Enhanced Edition focuses on an unconventional story, characters, and exploration in a strange, dangerous city, while Back to the Dawn uses prison escape, investigation, crime, and survival as its RPG framework.
Dark Elf Historia: platforms & release
Is Dark Elf Historia worth it?
It is worth it if: JRPG fans who want a story centered on two characters living together. Skip it if: players seeking a combat-focused campaign may bounce off the emphasis on Fornelia and Ruse's shared life.
Where can I download Dark Elf Historia?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Dark Elf Historia's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Dark Elf Historia on?
Windows only.
