- Category: Games
- Last Updated: 2016-03-09
- New version: 1.4842
- File size: 260.00 MB
- Compatibility: Requires iOS 7.0 or later. and Android 4.4. KitKat or later
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Fighting Fantasy: The Forest of Doom is an iPhone and Android Games App, made by Tin Man Games. Today, it has gone through many interations by the developers - Tin Man Games, with the latest current version being 1.4842 which was officially released on 2016-03-09. As a testament to the app's popularity or lack thereof, it has gathered a total of 5 Reviews on the Apple App Store alone, with an average user rating of 4.4 out of a possible 5 stars.
Take part in one of the classic gamebook experiences that introduced a whole generation to fantasy role-playing games! Computer gaming was in its infancy and it was the early days of tabletop RPGs when The Forest of Doom exploded into bookshops in the early 80s, proudly displaying Iain McCaig's iconic cover.
You can relive the adventures in Darkwood Forest on your iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad, lovingly updated for digital devices. Presented in full colour with realistic physics-based dice rolling for battles, auto-mapping, an auto-updated adventure sheet and stat keeping.
** REVIEWS **
“It’s the kind of experience that reminds one what fun interactive fiction can be, as well as making the promise of new Fighting Fantasy titles from Tin Man Games soon, all the more exciting.” - 148 APPS - 4.5/5 - EDITOR'S CHOICE!
“Given that Tin Man Games’s previous two efforts were quite similar in tone, the change of scenery in The Forest of Doom is very welcome indeed. It’s also encouraging to see the developer adding content to its already-robust Gamebook engine – you now have an auto-map, which records your progress and makes your choices that little bit easier.” - POCKET GAMER - 9/10 - GOLD AWARD!
“This is a beautiful, wonderful adaptation of the classic book. It has every bell and whistle you could ask for in terms of making the experience of playing Forest of Doom as enjoyable as possible. If you’re here looking for the book on your iOS device, look no further. This is what you want. If you’re a fan of game books but don’t know this one at all, I give it a hearty recommendation. This is one of the classics of the genre and it has been given the usual royal treatment from the developer.” - TOUCH ARCADE - 4/5
“Tin Man Games has done a great job of bringing this classic story to iOS, and for us choose-your-own-adventure geeks it’s great to have on our phones or tablets.” - SLIDE TO PLAY - 4/4
** FEATURES **
• Make the gamebook as easy or hard as you like and even turn on a special cheat mode to read it old-school!
• Atmospheric new visuals which can be turned off to make the gamebook look like it came off the printing press in the 80s!
• NEW Auto-mapping! Never get lost in Darkwood Forest.
• Iain McCaig's famous cover animated and brought to life.
• Malcolm Barter's classic illustrations colorised for the app, making full use of the high-resolution retina displays.
• Fantastic new cover artwork to unlock!
• Achievements to find throughout the gamebook with full Game Center connectivity.
The Forest of Doom has been brought to iOS using Tin Man Games’ critically acclaimed Gamebook Adventures Engine featuring:
• Universal iOS support. Buy the app once and it works on all your devices!
• Read the book horizontally or vertically on your iPad.
• An automated Adventure Sheet to keep track of stats and inventory.
• Realistic physics based dice rolling. Shake your iOS device!
• Artwork gallery. Find an illustration in the gamebook and be able to access it full-screen forever.
• Bookmarking system which saves your position in the gamebook, much like putting your fingers between the pages to remember your previous page when reading the paperback!
• Specially composed soundtrack and sound effects.
Writer, Ian Livingstone, was one of the co-founders of Games Workshop and has continued to have a distinguished career in both tabletop gaming and video games. He is currently the Life President of Eidos, recently overseeing the release of the latest Tomb Raider game.
Cover artist, Iain McCaig, has an extensive print and film portfolio, and is probably best known for designing Padmé Amidala and Darth Maul for The Phantom Menace!
Wow
Amazing follows the book perfectly and does all of the math for you. Well done
Get lost in The Forest of Doom!
I was a fan of the series as a kid and especially loved The Forest of Doom. My paper copy is halfway around the world, so I'm really happy Tin Man Games has so faithfully reproduced this and other Fighting Fantasy Gamebooks in app form. It's so great to relive such a pleasant part of my childhood and be able to share it with others in this high tech age. The app runs smoothly on my iPad 3 and offers all the fun of the paper version. The colors and background music add to the atmosphere, while the automatic fighting system makes it easy to read on the go. I really appreciate the fact that I cannot finish the book by cheating. In fact, this is the first time I got to the end of the book honestly. I think kids accustomed to video games will appreciate experiencing this book in app form. Parents should appreciate these apps as a tricky way to get their kids to read. I really enjoyed reading background information on the book and the origins of Fighting Fantasy. I think future editions would do well to include as many such extras as possible.
Highly addictive
This was my favorite of the Fighting Fantasy books growing up in the early 80s, and this app does the book right! The adventure sheet is a pleasure to use, the automap is great, and the ability to toggle between retro and modern looks is a nice touch. For fan service, there are extras, achievements, and an unlockable alternate cover artwork. The only thing missing would be the US cover art as an unlockable. If you have any interest in D&D style gamebooks, this is a must buy.
Faithful recreation on iPhone
I had all these books as a kid in the early 80s. The engine is fantastic and really slick. The new color images are superb and the developer has put a lot if effort into creating a seamless recreation and experience for the gamer. Only request is a way to easily restart. I couldn't find that.
Great Implementation of a Choose Your Own Adventure!
If you like choose your own adventure then this is the ultimate app for you! In this adventure you get to kill monsters, watch out for traps, and take control of your destiny; you are the hero! No adventure sheets needed, the app keeps track of your inventory and stats!
Awesome!
I used to love choose your own adventure books when I was a kid and I'm stoked that I've got a D&D themed one on my iPhone now. I'll definitely be buying more of this developer's CYOA games!
Amazing
Highly recommend this adventure into the Fighting Fantasy world.
Awesome except for typos
I am really enjoying this story. The only things are the typos that are in it. And I mean a lot. For starters the plural for Dwarf is Dwarves not Dwarfs. And in some instances the word YOUR is replaced by YOU. Other than that all is fine.
Great game
It's a great and fun game love it I got it because I watched the yogscasts do the book and this app is great I got no bugs like other people
Fun, but definitely short for the price
I loved the Fighting Fantasy books as a kid, and I love that someone is cranking out these apps, but $5.99 does seem a bit steep for this game, considering how short a time it takes to play.
Fun but way too short for the price
Good game. Way too short with no replay value once completed. Definitely not worth the price.
Still crashing before loading.
Like the others mentioned, it crashes during the early loading scenes. One tome I didn't touch the screen at all and it loaded up. I created a character, fought and won just one battle and then it crashed in the middle of the second fight. Running on an iPad 2. Odd this would crash because it runs way more graphically intensive games just fine ( angry birds go, baldurs gate, trials Frontier, ect...
Don't buy until bugs fixed
Ok so I've been playing the Fighting Fantasy gamebook apps forever now. This is the only one that bugs out and doesn't even let me get past the main menu. Judging by other reviews I'm not alone and this is unacceptable to even sell in this state. I deleted and reinstalled and it does the same thing after the first time you use the app.
Can't get past initial load
Something is wrong with this release. When you tap the screen to get past the intro it tries to load additional content, like the other Tin Man FF titles, then crashes. The other FF games don't have this problem. Please fix.
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