--- title: "Fighting Fantasy: The Forest of Doom - Reviews, Revenue and Downloads in United Kingdom | Apple App Store" description: "Nostalgia overload! Fighting Fantasy returns with Ian Livingstone's classic, The Forest of Doom. Take part in one of the classic gamebook experiences that introduced a whole generation to fantasy rol" --- # Fighting Fantasy: The Forest of Doom — United Kingdom ![Fighting Fantasy App Icon](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple69/v4/83/f0/ee/83f0eefe-d4b3-932b-fe83-a9108d422a2d/mzl.sjfggqgx.png/434x0w.png) **Developer:** [Tin Man Games](https://apptail.io/developer/tin-man-games-iLMb) **Category:** Games **Rating:** 4.5/5 (8 ratings) **Price:** Free **Bundle ID:** au.com.tinmangames.fightingfantasy.forestofdoom **Store:** Apple App Store **Country:** United Kingdom **Version:** 1.4842 (released 2016-03-09) **Original Release:** 2013-06-10 **Languages:** English **App Store Link:** [Download on Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/app/id652745903) **AppTail Page:** [https://apptail.io/app/fighting-fantasy-the-forest-of-doom-oYyg/united-kingdom](https://apptail.io/app/fighting-fantasy-the-forest-of-doom-oYyg/united-kingdom) ## Fighting Fantasy Description Nostalgia overload! Fighting Fantasy returns with Ian Livingstone's classic, The Forest of Doom. 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! ## Fighting Fantasy Screenshots - [Screenshot 1](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple3/v4/9d/09/9d/9d099d26-0c7d-d845-2c94-75c40f018d15/mzl.rcggzbfc.png/640x960.png) - [Screenshot 2](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple5/v4/d5/d7/e9/d5d7e97d-ee30-22b5-7ddb-448605472fb6/mzl.qmtqtsat.png/640x960.png) - [Screenshot 3](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple3/v4/f6/2d/51/f62d5105-3552-8970-3b6c-96d3ddc3ca28/mzl.iyfqwryw.png/640x960.png) - [Screenshot 4](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple1/v4/36/72/9c/36729c0f-79dd-666d-fffc-15ebc5f0bb06/mzl.sjqoxtsk.png/640x960.png) - [Screenshot 5](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Purple3/v4/fb/14/fc/fb14fcfc-4415-2505-dbf3-4545719b6435/mzl.qflunarp.png/640x960.png) ## Fighting Fantasy Rating Breakdown in United Kingdom - 5 stars: 5 (63%) - 4 stars: 2 (25%) - 3 stars: 1 (13%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 stars: 0 (0%) ## Fighting Fantasy Reviews in United Kingdom ### ***** "Love it!" I still have my first edition 1980's book print of this and this version is exactly how to modernise a classic from game book to digital format. Oh not to mention anyone reading this review if you think this app is amazing wait till you see 'Warlock of firetop mountain' I hope they can update citadel of chaos and city of thieves! -- Rr 7, 2015-11-02 ### ***** "Fun and enchanting" The Forest of Doom is really fun to play: a beautifully presented app based on a classic fighting fantasy game book with a very user friendly interface. For that reason, if game book apps appeal to you at all this is worth playing. It is true that the premise and plot are pretty mundane - you are tasked with finding two pieces of a broken hammer somewhere in a surprisingly well populated but supposedly terrifying forest full of disjointed brief encounters - and the writing is fairly functional. However, the sheer number and variety of the encounters is large and the sense of walking through a world populated by fairytale beings is so enchanting that these problems stop mattering. I will admit to a nostalgia tinted view; I remember this being the first (and probably only) Fighting Fantasy story I completed on my first attempt. It is one of the simpler entries in the series to complete and Tin Man's auto mapping feature makes it easier to find all the important locations and explore everywhere if you want. While several of their other gamebook apps require a lot more time, thought and trial and error to complete it is nice to have an easy one here and you will complete this quite quickly. Nevertheless, it's still enjoyable to come back after completing it to see what else you can discover. Overall, I think The Forest of Doom works better as an app than as a book: it is perfect for a casual undemanding play on a commute or short journey and it is to Tin Man's credit that they have done such a good job converting it. Highly recommended. -- JamMX, 2015-04-02 ### ****- "Classic" Good quality fun but too short and not enough content or direction options. Good to see this type of game available though. Well done Tinman - now try to match what Inkle have achieved with Sorcery... -- caroni h, 2015-01-22 ### ***-- "Good, once you can play it" When you start the game for the first time, you start the intro movie. If you try to interrupt it the app crashes. Once the movie has completed, everything works correctly -- NeilC32, 2014-11-23 ### ***** "My favourite" This was my favourite Fighting Fantasy book. Until I downloaded this app I had all but forgotten how to navigate the paths and perils of Darkwood forest, but I have enjoyed reliving them again. -- SeeBeeBee, 2014-10-13 ### ***** "Great game, nice app" "so kids anyone fancy playing a thirty year old adventure book as an iPad app?" And the answer, well no of course, at least to begin with but it wasn't long before we were all playing along. Flashes of my childhood came flooding back as I shared the adventure with my own children. At times I could even remember what was going to happen next! The story itself was the first Fighting Fantasy book to come out of the limits of a cave structure or citadel lending it a genuine sense of scale. It moves at a fair pace and there are many encounters to be had along the way. Although the game contains a map, which is in itself a great addition, you will find that you will have to make your own to piece the whole adventure together. The app itself works brilliantly with well designed features and the recoloured artwork was a nice touch. More, more , more please. -- Kenny Tew, 2014-06-06 ### ****- "Brilliant Adaptation of the 80's Classic!" If you were a fan of Fighting Fantasy books back in the day and you fancy a bit of nostalgia, my advice is simple: buy this! If you aren't familiar with the books, or still aren't convinced, read on hardy adventurer... This is the Forest of Doom game that you know and love but with bells and whistles! The gameplay is enhanced by the fact that you don't need to keep any of the notes and the game system calculates all of the damage for you. The dice rolling engine is nicely realised, simple but effective. The adventure sheet also keeps notes of all the items you have and use so all the scribbling is a thing of the past! The classic art is all there and you can choose to view it in b&w or the new colour versions which are nicely done. Oh, and did I mention there is a map?! This is great for helping you keep your bearings and trying to play the mission in different ways. A fantastic addition! On top of the actual game which was a joy to relive are the addition of achievements, an interesting "making of" article by Ian Livingstone (caution: complete the game first as this contains spoilers) and a "history of Fighting Fantasy" which was informative also. My one complaint is a problem that exists with the original book: there are certain places and things that you have to do to complete the mission which means there is virtually only one way to complete the quest successfully! However, this does encourage repeat plays and along with the achievements you'll want to fully explore the Forest of Doom! Fantastic buy, beautifully enhanced and realised on the iPad by Tin Man Games. Highly recommended! I can't wait to try more of these books! -- The Bissler, 2014-06-02 ### ***** "Awesome gamebook" Excellent app and gamebook -- Popsy Jacksj, 2013-11-19 ### ***** "Back to my childhood!" A great purchase for just 3 quid. I remember playing this years ago and it's bought back fun memories. The control system is slick and fighting the battles is surprisingly fun with the virtual dice. Definitely recommend this! -- Tighey, 2013-09-22 ### ***** "Brilliant!" I was 7 when the books first came out. I gave to say that playing this on the iPad brings back the memories. The retro option is great and it feels just the same as when I was a kid! 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