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Daria's Inferno | 
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| From: Pearson Software
Category: Video Games
Buy New: $29.07
New (2) Used (3) from $19.99
Rating:  12 reviews
Sales Rank: 17322
Format: Cd-rom
Platforms: Macintosh, Windows
Genre: Childrens Software Games;Childrens Games
ESRB: Everyone
Media: CD-ROM
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Age: 5 - 20 years
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 7.8 x 2
Model: 0743502914
UPC: 076714502918
EAN: 0076714502918
ASIN: B00004U8GK
Release Date: October 31, 2000
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: factory sealed. ships in bubblewrap.
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Amazon.com Review
Ms. Li is on a discipline rampage. Five items have been stolen from Lawndale High, and the principal plans to keep everyone on detention--forever--unless the contraband is returned. To make matters worse, Daria's English class is studying Dante's Inferno, and Mr. O'Neill's account of the classic poem is putting the students to sleep. Daria's Inferno has a simple enough premise: players become Daria as she searches for the missing items. Because she has fallen asleep in class, the junk is lost in a hellish dream landscape that's almost more terrifying than real life. Jane and Trent are your guides on this spiritual journey, and all the other Daria cast members make prominent appearances. This game is quite remarkable in that it truly captures the flavor of the show on which it is based. Somewhat surprisingly, Daria's deadpan humor translates beautifully to an interactive format. Sly in-jokes abound, with lots of witty touches--visual references to classic European paintings, for example. Helpful tips come packaged in the form of clips from Daria's own favorite TV program, Sick Sad World. As she pursues the lost objects, Daria herself is pursued by a number of irritants: nagging parents, mall retail staff, and even Charles Ruttheimer. Too much contact with these forces can overload Daria with irritation, causing you to lose the game. Luckily, players who don't want to spend their gaming time dodging these pests can usually find a way to defuse them, whether it's by crushing them in a giant book, using a voodoo doll, or warding off Quinn with a pair of unfashionable clogs. If there is a significant drawback to Daria's Inferno, it's that it's too short. There are only five missing items to find (to really draw a comparison to Dante's Inferno, there should have been nine), and the levels in which the items are found have some unfortunate repetition. Young players will find the game somewhat challenging, but its mature humor might make some parents uneasy. Teen and adult players will finish the game in a matter of hours. These factors make Daria's Inferno a game best suited to those players predisposed to love it--those who are already fans of the television program. --Alyx Dellamonica
Amazon.com Product Description
Voyage through the five circles of Daria's netherworld, as she finds herself lost in a nightmare she can't escape. Only you can help her wake up, by solving the mysteries of Miss Li's missing stuff. Five levels of gameplay feature all of the characters from Daria's show, as well as her characteristic commentary.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 7 more reviews...
 This Game is Awesome! December 3, 2005
This game is a must for any Daria fan! I bought it last year from amazon and I loved it!! (Yeah by the way I'm really 16, not under 13, but I don't have my own account so I'm posting my review like this...) Okay so anyway, this game is really fun and amusing. And it's really funny because it has all these jokes from Daria and Sick Sad World. If you love the show, you'll love this game. Especially since the graphics make it look like a real episode of Daria - it's animated the same way and looks awesome - it's like being in an actual episode that you control! And although I will agree that this game is more for real Daria fans than hardcore gamers, it's still pretty challenging because there are some obstacles and puzzles that do take some thought to figure out (although nothing is too annoying or impossible to figure out). It's a very enjoyable gam eto play! And once you finish, it's fun to go back and play again with a friend (although it's only for one player at a time - but alternating is fun). Yeah, so buy this game because I promise you'll love it!
 Short, but not sooo simple... April 20, 2003
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Well, before buying Daria's Inferno I knew and loved the series, of course and I also read all the reviews before eventually deciding to purchase it. I agree that the game is pretty short and offers hardly any extras. However, I disagree with it being so simple as some people said. I may not play as many games as other users, but honestly, who never failed when trying to mess with the heating system in the cellar, for instance? And this is just the first level! Yes it is short but no, it defenitely is not only simple. There are some tricky parts you have to cope with before finishing the game. For the record: I'm 27 and therefore way beyond the age of the target group but probably still a typical Daria fan.
Overall, I liked the game. It's nothing that keeps you awake for endless nights but it offers some fun when you have some spare time. Especially the scenery and the characters are very well done and they really stick close to the show. A must-have for every diehard Daria fan!
 Cute but way too easy January 6, 2003
Miranda Prince (USA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I can't call this game a total disappointment. I'm a big fan of "Daria," and the game was definitely true to the show. The characters behaved like they do on the show, the voices were all done by the original actors, and the game more or less looked like Lawndale.Unfortunately, it's not much of a game. It's a combination of far too easy, and too much "hunt the pixel." It's worth playing for the Daria atmosphere, but certainly not for the game itself.
 Fun, but easy January 3, 2003
SassyOphelia (Philadelphia, PA United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Good game, great for Daria fans. However, if you are just a gaming fan, don't get this. As games go, it is rather easy and will bore you. But, if you want to play this because you are a Daria fan, you will enjoy the humor, video clips, and settings.
Would be fine if you didn't have to pay for it December 27, 2002
MidknytOwl (Oregon, USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love Daria alot, which is why I got this, but it really wasn't worth it. It was really easy and short- I finished the entire thing in about an hour. While it had interesting parts that are nice, I feel it was a waste of money...
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