Fighting Fantasy Classics
- March 14, 2018
- Tin Man Games
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Get on Apple Store"Fighting Fantasy Classics" is a digital adaptation of the classic gamebook series, allowing players to experience Choose Your Own Adventure-style gameplay. The game includes several titles, such as "The Warlock of Firetop Mountain" and "Deathtrap Dungeon," with digitized illustrations and interactive combat. Players can customize their characters and save their progress, creating a unique and immersive gamebook experience.
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Reviews
- The digital versions of the Fighting Fantasy books are excellent remakes, preserving the original experience while adding features like character sheets and dice rolls.
- Nostalgic fans will appreciate the opportunity to revisit their childhood favorites in a convenient digital format, complete with immersive storytelling and ambiance.
- The gamebooks offer a fun and challenging solo RPG experience, appealing to those who enjoy 'choose your own adventure' narratives.
- The app suffers from numerous technical issues, including bugs, UI/UX problems, and performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
- Some of the gamebooks, particularly Bloodbones, are criticized for being unfair and poorly designed, leading to frustrating gameplay.
- Players who already own the physical books may find little incentive to purchase the digital versions, as they offer a similar experience without significant improvements.
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is praised for its engaging and immersive narratives, particularly highlighting "House of Hell" for its unique haunted house theme that deviates from typical formulas. Readers appreciate the compelling plots and rich artwork, making it a standout choice for fans of choose-your-own-adventure books. However, some narratives can lead to unexpected and unsatisfying conclusions, adding a layer of complexity to the storytelling experience.
“House of Hell breaks the usual formula and is instead a spooky haunted house story, highly recommended just to change up the routine of the other books.”
“If you enjoy reading a good story and saving the world, by all means try some of the books!”
“If you are a fan of choose your own adventure books with more substance, wonderful artwork, and a compelling story, you've found the right series here.”
“Thus ended my story, having slain my foe only to fail with no hope of ever succeeding.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the graphics for their captivating artwork and immersive quality, likening them to the engaging visuals found in classic choose-your-own-adventure books. The combination of stunning visuals and a compelling narrative enhances the overall experience, making it a standout feature of the series.
“When I found the books in the store way back in the mid-80s, I was instantly transfixed by the story, the artwork, and the immersion that these kinds of books give you.”
“If you are a fan of choose-your-own-adventure books with more substance, wonderful artwork, and a compelling story, you've found the right series here.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its excellent mechanics and impressive quality, effectively combining the essence of the original games with enhanced data and calculation features.
“The mechanics are excellent, and the quality with which the games were made is impressive.”
“The gameplay feels more like an ebook of the originals, lacking engaging mechanics and relying heavily on data and calculations.”
“The mechanics are overly complicated and detract from the overall experience.”
“The gameplay is repetitive and fails to introduce any new elements to keep it interesting.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, featuring pleasant background music and ambient tracks that enhance the overall reading experience.
“There's even some nice background music and ambient tracks to accompany your reading.”
