# Cannonfire Concerto — A symphony of intrigue

> Text-based interactive novel set in an 18th-century world of music, war, and intrigue. (iPhone/iPad app by Choice of Games LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cannonfire-concerto/id1162783385 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Choice of Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/348940935)
- Category: Games, Books, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: $5.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 33 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-12-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cannonfire-concerto/id1162783385/reviews.md

## What is Cannonfire Concerto?

In an 18th century symphony of intrigue, your supernatural virtuoso performance begins an overture to war!

"Cannonfire Concerto" is a 190,000-word interactive novel by Caleb Wilson, where your choices control the story. It's entirely text-based--without graphics or sound effects--and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination.

You are the finest musician of the 18th century. Behind fans and opera glasses, audiences whisper that you are a bearer of Genius, a mysterious supernatural power to master your chosen instrument. At the brink of war, spies, generals, and royalty vie for control of the continent. Will you play them all like a fiddle? Who truly holds the strings?

Play as male, female or non-binary; gay, straight, bi, or asexual. For some, romance is a means to an end. For some, it's a sonata duet of love and sex. Perhaps both.

Will you and your Genius achieve immortality, or will the poisoned pens of critics slaughter your career? Will you overthrow the church, bringing forth a new era of enlightenment, or defend your kingdom from a secular invasion?

The concert hall is silent. The Cannonfire Concerto is about to begin.

• Play as male, female or non-binary; gay, straight, bi, or asexual.
• Confound the competition with your musical talent on the violin, guitar, or zither.
• Do you give a private concert, or are you really there to gather intelligence?
• Join Bonaventure Fox on his conquest for Meropa, or fight him on the side of Rienzi.
• Romance royalty, or rekindle your relationship with a childhood sweetheart.
• Rebuild the nation, or leave it behind to begin anew.

## Key features

- Choice-driven narrative
- Supernatural virtuoso role
- 18th-century political intrigue
- Multiple romance options
- Character customization (gender, orientation)
- Multiple endings

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cannonfire-concerto/id1162783385/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Varied types of role play; great sense of place

*2018-08-31*

Loved the character customization. Setting is rich, fun. Would love more in this vein but it’s a niche sell, isn’t it? This is a fun game to role play espionage, romance, the arts. The major downside has been pointed out in other reviews; subsequent replays aren’t as rewarding simply because the types of endings don’t change much. It’s great fun to play around with the flavor, though. Helps when the writer knows how to set a scene. Great mix of grandiose and down-to-earth, so it’s not too somber (and therefore pretentious) or silly (there’s still a nice sense of purpose). Should capitalize more on the music—just go full ham on the theme next time and don’t be afraid to iron out a greater number of endings, even if they’re short!

### 5/5 — Compelling!

*2018-06-02*

I've played this one several times over to get my "ideal" run - still haven't managed it yet - and every time the story is so beautiful and engrossing, and oh, the ending gets me every time.

### 5/5 — I Can Hear My Genius!!!

*2017-12-07*

The detail in the writing of this choice game is absolutely enthralling. I replayed this story multiple times and depending on how i stated my genius and my instrument I had melodies running around in my Own head! Try it and you will be wrapped in this story. Totally unique and unlike any other choice story I've read ever! Nicely done. 😁

### 3/5 — Meh

*2017-10-22*

The choices don't seem to matter save perhaps at the end. The romance with the Countess was unsatisfying, and most of the characters were forgettable, indeed when they popped up later they were I unremembered.

Effort went into the story, the premise had promise, but it was kind of mediocre in execution. The writer has potential, keep writing, just involve the reader more in what is going on.

### 5/5 — Lovely game

*2017-03-07*

Absolutely adored the story and characters. The game is also great for its replayability.

### 4/5 — Possible bug, but fun.

*2016-12-27*

Over all I enjoyed the game. I enjoyed the different characters and had no issue romancing anyone. As someone who loves clothing; I loved the challenge of the outfits. There wasn't much leeway in the storyline, so the replay wasn't enjoyed as much for me. Small choices did change a line or two in the epilogue, but nothing drastic. It feels like this is a new, first time thing for the author.
There might be a possible bug in the game because when I attempted to play as a straight-female (I like to try all the options); the main female romance was always an option for me. I actually ended up with her (and lived happily ever after) without trying during one run- which surprised me.

### 4/5 — Beautiful story with some inaccessible options

*2016-12-12*

Fantastic story. Very well written and gorgeous descriptions that made you feel like you were actually there. I will say that the replay ability is a little weaker since it always seems to come back to the same sort of ending. Plus it feels like there are times when options are put there that are impossible to access because of where you are in the story which is frustrating (romancing a character is VERY difficult and so far I've only been able to do it with one of them after a few replays). Still, it's a really engaging storyline and hope to see more different stuff like this from Choice of Games soon!

### 5/5 — Wow,

*2016-12-11*

I was stunned by the choices and pure genius of the story,bravo!

### 5/5 — This is amazing

*2016-12-10*

It has been a while since I found a great choice game like this. The writing was nice and I liked the idea of the Genius. (I also felt some feels at the end of that. Been a while since I felt anything from these games. )

## Frequently asked questions about Cannonfire Concerto

### What is Cannonfire Concerto about?

Cannonfire Concerto is a 190,000-word text-based interactive novel set in the 18th century. Players take on the role of a supernatural musician navigating a world on the brink of war, with choices impacting the story's outcome.

### What are the gameplay mechanics in Cannonfire Concerto?

The gameplay is entirely text-based, focusing on player choices that drive the narrative. You will make decisions regarding your character's actions, relationships, and political allegiances.

### Can I play Cannonfire Concerto offline?

Yes, Cannonfire Concerto is a text-based game that does not require an internet connection to play once downloaded.

### Does Cannonfire Concerto support multiplayer?

No, Cannonfire Concerto is a single-player interactive novel experience. The focus is on your individual story and choices.

### What is the age rating for Cannonfire Concerto?

Cannonfire Concerto is rated 12+ by the ESRB, making it suitable for players aged 12 and older.

### How often is Cannonfire Concerto updated?

The latest version, 1.0.6, was released on January 8, 2026. Updates typically address minor bugs or content refinements for the game.

### What devices can I play Cannonfire Concerto on?

Cannonfire Concerto is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, offering a portable interactive fiction experience.

### Does Cannonfire Concerto have ads?

Yes, Cannonfire Concerto contains advertisements. As a paid application, these ads are typically integrated non-intrusively.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.6 — 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 "Cannonfire Concerto", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.0.5 — 2023-06-27

Bug fixes. If you enjoy "Cannonfire Concerto", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.0.4 — 2023-04-28

Now you can disable touch slide controls in Settings. If you enjoy "Cannonfire Concerto", 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. It really helps!

### 1.0.2 — 2021-08-18

Updated to include 6.5" iPhone screenshots and general app improvements.

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