The Eagle's Heir

Recommended if you enjoy those choose your own adventure books and alternate history. The writing is decent, the story doesn't slow down, and lots of chance for replayability. 8/10.

Really good historical fiction. If you like European history, you will probably like this one a lot. It feels kind of weird that everyone in this book is a real human being that once actually existed, but it is so well researched that it does feel THAT weird. The 'world' is interesting... a steampunk-esque age where Napoleon won and the French Empire dominates, and perhaps that is how history should have gone down. Anyway, this is not the time for my historical hot takes. The characters were lively, the world building was lovely, and the plot was magical and exciting. Would marry the prince and third wheel Queen Victoria again... 8/10 overall.

This game is a game of intrigues and wits, where your decision will change the fate of historical fantasy France. I admit, this game is harder than I thought it'll be. You need to spread your stats accordingly to what you want to get the result of what you want. You will do a lot of trial and error as this game don't really hold your hands that much. But once you get through the frustation you'll be rewarded with the decisions you've made, bad or good. This game is pretty similar to Choice of Alexandria, albeit a bit weaker in the ending department. But it's good enough to be satisfying. A good game all in all.

The game is light on consequences, and therefor light on stakes. It's nearly impossible to mess up badly in the early game, but the late game pulls through.

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Short, boring, and ultimately not what I'm interested in.

*I played this in the Choice of Games omnibus app* Having played Belle-de-Nuit four times this year and Revolution Diabolique nearly a dozen, I ought to have had my fill by now of the politics and passions of historical France. Or so you might think - but you'd be wrong. When I sat down to play The Eagle's Heir, I knew I was in good hands. It was Jo Graham and Amy Griswold's first title for CoG, but not my first experience with their work; their third game, The Play's the Thing, found its way almost immediately to my personal list of favorites. I didn't expect The Eagle's Heir to reach quite those heights - The Play's the Thing was almost as suited to my particular interests and tastes as if it had been created especially for me - but I had no doubt that I could look forward to vivid settings, appealing characters, a good story well-told. And that's exactly what I got. Unlike Graham and Griswold's other CoG titles, The Eagle's Heir isn't fantasy, it's alt-history, set in a world in which Napoleon defeated his enemies at Waterloo and ruled France for another twenty years. His position secure, he invested heavily in steam power, resulting in technological advances that our timeline wouldn't see for another hundred years or so. The result is a story that somehow manages to soar on resplendent steampunk wings without ever feeling any less rooted in meticulous historical research: this is a world that could feasibly have been. Your place in this world is by the side of Alexandre, the elder of Napoleon's two living sons, born unfortunately out of wedlock. Alexandre's half-brother, Franz, is the legitimate heir to Napoleon's throne, but he's spent his entire life with his mother in Austria. Rumor has it the aging Emperor, well into his sixties, is thinking of claiming Alexandre and making him his heir, and there are some who are willing to go to any length to make sure that doesn't happen. Others would prefer to see the House of Bonaparte go the way of the House of Bourbon, and France made a republic again. Keeping Alexandre safe from the perils that beset him on every side is a full-time job - and as Alexandre's best friend and bodyguard, it's a job that falls to you. From dinner parties to nights at the opera to airship races over the English Channel, you occupy the place of trust at your friend's side - but in the face of mounting danger, you're forced to decide where your true loyalties lie - not only for yourself, but for the future of France. The Eagle's Heir is on the short side compared to most recent CoG releases, and it's a brisk read, especially if you die before the end of the game, which can very easily happen. (It happened to me. I was a hero, I'll have you know!) It's not the kind of game you'll find yourself immersed in for hours at a time, but it's a good pick when you're in the mood for lighter fare that still has some substance to it - and the vast scope of possible outcomes promises excellent replay value. Unlike many CoG titles set in recognizable historical eras, The Eagle's Heir doesn't shy away from the existence of traditional gender roles. They're observed perhaps a little less rigidly than they actually were in nineteenth-century Europe, but your character's gender actually matters to the story, which is something I'd like to see done more often. Some reviewers have complained that the game asks you repeatedly to clarify your gender, and it's true that some variation of the question comes up four times in the first chapter (although it's less gratuitous than it sounds, as the questions are specifically about your gender presentation at a particular moment, your biological sex, your preferred gender presentation more generally, and your gender identity), but it doesn't come up again after that unless you've chosen to play a gender-nonconforming character. (It is mildly annoying that you don't ever get to choose your sexual orientation the same way.) The Eagle's Heir isn't quite at the level of those games so good that I talk them up every chance I get, but if you enjoy history, politics, or steampunkery, it's definitely worth your time. If nothing else, it'll keep you happily busy while you wait for the promised Revolution Diabolique update and the Belle-de-Nuit sequel. *originally posted on Reddit*

I love Napoleon and I really enjoyed playing this story and trying to find all of the endings! Highly recommend for people who also love Napoleonic history.

Well i do like this kind of games and i definetly liked this one aswell. I liked the theme and the backstory of the alternate history. I kinda liked the way they used clothing as a part of your character. And i definetly recommend the game. If you like this kind of games and the Napoleonic era give it a shot.

my favourite choices of game, so much intrigue and suspense and many many MANY different endings.