Daria's Inferno

Hypnotix

Industry	Video game development
Headquarters	United States
Products	Daria's Inferno

Daria's Inferno is a PC title released in 2000, created by Hypnotix and distributed by Simon & Schuster Interactive. Inspired by the MTV animated series Daria, the player guides Daria Morgendorffer through the town of Lawndale. The game includes voice performances from the original cast and features the complete theme song "You're Standing on My Neck" by Splendora, exclusive to this format.

Gameplay

Presented from a third-person isometric perspective, the game spans five levels that involve navigating mazes and solving inventory-based puzzles. Its visual design closely resembles the animation style of the television show. Tips during gameplay are provided through clips from Sick, Sad World segments.

Plot

The storyline begins when Daria dozes off during an English lesson about Dante's Inferno and finds herself trapped in a dreamlike version of hell that embodies her personal dislikes. To avoid detention for all students, she must recover five missing school items.

Development

Daria's Inferno was introduced at E3 2000 before its launch later that same year.

Reception

Critical response was mostly unfavorable. AllGame criticized the game for its brief duration, lack of challenge, and uninspired graphical presentation. Just Adventure assigned a C+ grade, suggesting it warranted greater recognition despite its shortcomings. Entertainment Weekly gave it a C− rating, describing the experience as comparable to a journey through H-E-L-L. In contrast, Four Fat Chicks commended both the gameplay mechanics and the faithful cartoon-style visuals.