Released by Choice of Games in 2020, Kidnapped! A Royal Birthday is a 158,000-word interactive comedy written by Charles Battersby. Set in a high-fantasy world filled with vampires, goblins, and fairies, the story follows a prince or princess—you—who is abducted on their 18th birthday, just as they are about to be presented to the court.
Critics and players have noted its humorous, tongue-in-cheek tone. While some players found the narrative a bit "on rails" with limited impact from certain choices, others praised its creativity and the unique dynamic of managing your own rescuers. The game is widely available on multiple platforms: Kidnapped! A Royal Birthday: A Review : r/choiceofgames
In this text-only adventure, your goal is to reclaim your throne while managing a group of enthusiastic (and sometimes incompetent) rescuers. Key features include:
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