# Academy of Disaster > Interactive text-based murder mystery novel set in a private school. (iPhone/iPad app by Hosted Games LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/academy-of-disaster/id1124589089 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Hosted Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482415564) - Category: Games, Books, Adventure, Role Playing - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.40/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 28 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2016-09-02 - Data updated: 2026-08-23 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/academy-of-disaster/id1124589089/reviews.md ## What is Academy of Disaster? Take the role of an amnesiac student and probe the mysteries of an isolated private school—one favored by the local crime families at that! Will you solve the murders of your classmates and make good on your family debts? "Academy of Disaster" is an interactive novel by Maxine Janerka where your choices control the story. It's entirely text-based--200,000 words, without graphics or sound-effects--and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination. • Enjoy a tale of murder and conspiracy set in a secluded boarding school. • Choose how you investigate—are you a people person or a strategic thinker? There are many paths to a solution. • Solve the murder of your classmate, fall in with the mob, and dig through your family’s shadowy past. • Play as male or female, and enjoy a break from romance options. ## Key features - Interactive text-based story - Murder mystery investigation - Choice-driven narrative - Explore school conspiracies - Uncover family secrets - Playable as male or female ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Rest of the Game | $3.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (9 of 9) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/academy-of-disaster/id1124589089/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Don’t bother downloading *2023-02-13, version 1.0.4* There’s no game just page after page of text. ### 2/5 — Kinda boring 🥱🥱🥱😵😵😵😵😵🤬🤬🤬🤬 *2022-06-26, version 1.0.4* This game was very disappointing in the picture it looked like I could look after an academy then I would of rated ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️but I gave it a two because it can help with reading ### 5/5 — Loved it *2020-07-29* I found myself trying to solve the mystery and I found the characters interactions entertaining . ### 5/5 — This was a very engaging game *2019-12-15, version 1.0.2* I really enjoyed this game. It was fully text based which meant that it was fully accessible for people using Voice over. The game was very engaging and i couldn’t wait to find out what would happen at each point. There could have been more choices, but you really felt as if you were somehow a part of the story. I can’t wait to play more games like this. ### 1/5 — Kinda disappointed *2017-11-30* More like a book than a choice game. And confusing. You don’t have a lot of choices. And those choices don’t seem to impact the story. I am going to try again with other choices and see if it changes the end. Okay tried again, changed my few choices ( including being a boy this time)- nothing changed...so the few choices you get have no impact on the story. ### 3/5 — Not really much of a choice game *2017-08-21, version 1.0.0* This wasn't really much of a choice game, more like a novel. The choices you made and stats seemed inconsequential so it kind of defeated the purpose really which was disappointing. The story was half decent which is the reason for the three stars. ### 5/5 — Awesome Plot *2016-12-08, version 1.0.0* What an amazingly well written story! I wasn't sure where it was going at first and it had some awesome twists and turns. At the start I didn't love the character arcs and interaction but then it just got better and better! Never really left a review for any of the choice games I've played before but I had to for this one. Very engrossing and a very awesome job! ### 1/5 — Boring *2016-09-30* this was awful. It was mind numbingly boring and uninteresting. ### 2/5 — I gave it a try... *2016-08-14* I read this on a flight from London to Phoenix...it somehow made the 10 hour flight seem even longer. The story, suffering from excessive adjectives and monotony, is one long linear narrative with scarce input from the reader. When there was input, the options were so similar that their existence was perplexing. In multiple cases there was only one option present. The main character was Bella Swan's doppelgänger ...fumbling, bumbling, and I found it impossible to care about what happens. Normally I play through Choice stories several times since they pique my interest...this is not the case for this story. ## Frequently asked questions about Academy of Disaster ### What is Academy of Disaster about? Academy of Disaster is an interactive novel where you play as an amnesiac student investigating murders at an isolated private school. Your choices determine the story's outcome as you uncover conspiracies and your family's past. ### Does Academy of Disaster have graphics or sound? No, Academy of Disaster is entirely text-based, relying on the power of your imagination. It contains no graphics or sound effects, focusing solely on its 200,000-word narrative. ### How does Academy of Disaster handle player choices? Your choices directly control the story in Academy of Disaster. The game offers multiple paths to a solution, allowing you to investigate as a 'people person' or a 'strategic thinker'. ### Can I play Academy of Disaster offline? The provided data does not specify offline play capabilities for Academy of Disaster. As a text-based game, it likely requires an internet connection for certain features or updates. ### What is the age rating for Academy of Disaster? Academy of Disaster is rated 12+ by its developer, Hosted Games LLC, indicating it is suitable for players aged 12 and older. ### How often is Academy of Disaster updated? The latest version of Academy of Disaster is 1.0.7, last updated on January 8, 2026. This suggests a relatively infrequent update cycle for the game. ### Does Academy of Disaster have ads? Yes, Academy of Disaster contains advertisements. This is indicated by the 'hasAds' flag being true in the application data. ### What platforms is Academy of Disaster available on? Academy of Disaster is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is developed by Hosted Games LLC. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.0.7 — 2026-01-08 You can now choose a font in the Settings menu. Switch to Helvetica for crisp sans-serif text, or try the OpenDyslexic font, designed against some common symptoms of dyslexia. If you enjoy "Academy of Disaster", please leave us a written review. It really helps! ### 1.0.6 — 2023-06-28 Bug fixes. If you enjoy "Academy of Disaster", please leave us a written review. It really helps! ### 1.0.5 — 2023-05-09 Now you can disable touch slide controls in Settings. If you enjoy "Academy of Disaster", please leave us a written review. It really helps! ### 1.0.4 — 2022-03-23 Bug fixes. If you enjoy this game, please leave us a written review. It really helps! ### 1.0.3 — 2021-10-28 Bug fixes. If you enjoy this game, please leave us a written review. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-23.*