Fighting Fantasy Classics

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Fighting Fantasy Classics is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Tin Man Games and was released on June 5, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

"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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Audience ScoreBased on 600 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The app beautifully captures the nostalgia of the original Fighting Fantasy books, making it easy to enjoy them on the go.
The interface is user-friendly, with features like automatic inventory management and integrated dice rolling that enhance the gameplay experience.
Many users appreciate the inclusion of original artwork and ambient music, which adds to the immersive experience of revisiting these classic stories.

The selection of available books is limited, with many fans expressing disappointment over the lack of titles compared to the original catalog.
Users have reported slow loading times and unresponsive buttons, which can hinder the overall gameplay experience.
There are complaints about having to repurchase previously owned books, leading to frustration among loyal customers who feel they should have access to their past purchases.

graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
63%
16%
The graphics in the app receive mixed reviews, with some users praising the excellent artwork and aesthetic design, while others report significant bugs and loading issues that detract from the experience. Many appreciate the nostalgic quality of the illustrations, but the inconsistent performance of the graphics, particularly during gameplay, has led to frustration. Overall, while the visual elements are well-received when functioning properly, technical issues hinder a fully immersive experience.
- “Everything from page turning to dice rolling is well done and hits a home run on the aesthetic.”
- “Now this app: I really appreciate the graphic design, the quality of the logo, the animations, how the book library is laid out, and the option to sort it differently.”
- “Great job capturing the feel of the books; the artwork was always the real highlight in these books, and I hope any future additions to this family of games stay true to the style of art that really made the books what they are.”
- “Big problem though: the graphics are extremely buggy on multiple high-end devices.”
- “The chapter graphics don't load half the time.”
- “Would have given 5 stars if graphics worked all the time.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The gameplay is well-executed, effectively translating classic fighting fantasy books into a digital format with integrated mechanics like hero sheets and dice rolls. Players appreciate the depth of the mechanics, including equipment and magic systems, though some find the text-heavy nature and reliance on luck to be drawbacks. Overall, the experience is enjoyable for fans of the original books, despite some minor issues with the interface and randomness in gameplay outcomes.
- “Gameplay is as good as the books, which is all you can desire from such a game.”
- “The gameplay is perfectly designed, a real pleasure to re-enter the world of Fighting Fantasy.”
- “If you have read the books, you will appreciate how the mechanics of gameplay are utilized.”
- “Definitely more love was put into this than on the other text-based RPGs I have seen for Android, but it's too text-heavy like a book. Six pages in and no actual combat, and it uses an archaic analog skip-to-page mechanic for choices.”
- “Luck-based and trial-and-error gameplay.”
- “Nonsensically random results during gameplay.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The game's story is generally regarded as interesting and engaging, blending adventure with challenging puzzles, though it suffers from some writing errors and a lack of depth, with many players noting that it feels too short or limited in scope. While the narrative is enhanced by sound and graphics, some players find it frustrating that certain choices can lead to immediate failure without clear guidance. Overall, the story is appreciated for its potential but criticized for its execution and brevity.
- “Old-fashioned CYOA game with an interesting story and challenging puzzles, but sometimes depends on knowing which item to take or where to go and in what order, well ahead of time.”
- “With sound and graphics, the experience is enhanced and the inability to cheat (properly) makes you play the story as intended.”
- “It has the perfect mix of story and adventure.”
- “The free story has many errors commonly found in poorly written books.”
- “For example, at the start of the game, you can buy a 4 gold item and fail the story right away, and you will not know until the very last fight.”
- “Storyline is great, but everything else sucks.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
11%
33%
The music in the game is generally praised for enhancing the atmosphere, particularly during battles, with users appreciating the ambient tracks and upbeat themes. However, some players express a desire for a broader selection of music. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the gaming experience, complementing the original art and narrative effectively.
- “Great music, UI, replayability, writing, and so much more.”
- “Brilliant, perfect adaptation of original books to mobile, clean easy controls and pleasant background music.”
- “The mood music provides an atmospheric touch, particularly when the music goes more upbeat when you battle a monster.”
- “Uses all the original art and there's even background ambient music you can choose.”
- “This is text, basic calculations, music, and”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The game effectively captures the essence of the original books, enhancing the experience with mood music that shifts during battles, adding to the overall atmosphere. While some users desire improved book design, the charm and suspense are well-preserved, contributing to a fun and immersive mobile experience. Overall, the atmosphere is praised as engaging and enjoyable.
- “Very much recreates the atmosphere of reading the books, minus the hassle of dice, pencils, and paper.”
- “The mood music provides an atmospheric touch, particularly when the music becomes more upbeat during battles.”
- “Would like to have better design of the books themselves and more atmosphere.”
- “This format keeps the charm and suspense, and adds new atmosphere.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs such as graphical glitches, freezing during key moments, and unresponsive touch controls. While the overall gameplay is enjoyable, these technical problems detract from the experience on various high-end devices.
- “Big problem though: the graphics are extremely buggy on multiple high-end devices.”
- “It's quite a high-quality app, but the part where you choose the book at the beginning often freezes, which is my only gripe (Samsung Galaxy S6).”
- “Keeps getting stuck in fight mode - the game freezes.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The monetization strategy has shifted from ads to in-app purchases, which some users find frustrating as it requires repurchasing content. Overall, the gaming experience is praised for being well-designed and smooth, but the change in monetization has drawn criticism.
- “Very well designed and smooth gaming experience with no ads.”
- “Now they are taken down and replaced by in-app purchases in this app that I'd have to buy again.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
Users generally find the replayability of the game to be satisfactory, noting that the fair pricing of each book contributes to its value. Additionally, elements like great music and user interface enhance the overall experience, making players more inclined to revisit the game.
- “The price seems very fair for each book, with the amount of replayability they hold.”
- “Great music, UI, replayability, writing, and so much more.”
- “If only there was some kind of algorithm for enhancing the replay value... Thanks.”
- “The price seems very fair for each book, considering the amount of replayability they offer.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the humor in the game to be enjoyable and entertaining, adding a lighthearted element to the overall experience.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely delightful!”
- “I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and clever jokes.”
- “The comedic timing of the characters adds a whole new layer of enjoyment to the gameplay.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often feeling that the combat lacks excitement and becomes a repetitive chore.
- “That can be tedious at times.”
- “Every choice should just say, 'discover tedious combat?'”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with users reporting lag and slow performance despite its text-based nature and minimal graphical elements.
- “This is a text game with some buttons, yet it's really laggy and unoptimized.”
- “Ridiculously slow performance for an app which displays text.”

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Fighting Fantasy Classics is a casual role playing game.

Fighting Fantasy Classics is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

Fighting Fantasy Classics was released on June 5, 2018.

Fighting Fantasy Classics was developed by Tin Man Games.

Fighting Fantasy Classics has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its stability.

Fighting Fantasy Classics is a single player game.

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