# Count of Monte-Cristo — An adventure-filled puzzle RPG

> Puzzle RPG based on The Count of Monte Cristo with a level editor. (iPhone/iPad app by Paul Cernea.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-of-monte-cristo/id889676918 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Paul Cernea](https://appshunter.io/developer/889676921)
- Category: Games, Education, Puzzle, Role Playing
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-06-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-09
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-of-monte-cristo/id889676918/reviews.md

## What is Count of Monte?

Alexandre Dumas' classic story comes to life in this thrilling puzzle RPG! An hour before his wedding Edmond Dantes is wrongly imprisoned... Outwit the guards! Escape from the dungeon... Swim the high seas! Find the treasure to become... the Count of Monte Cristo! Will you reunite with your fiancee Mercedes? Exercise your puzzle skills to a suspenseful original soundtrack. Bonus: an editor for designing your own levels.

## Key features

- Classic novel adaptation
- Puzzle-solving gameplay
- Dungeon escape mechanics
- Treasure hunting
- Original soundtrack
- Custom level editor

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/count-of-monte-cristo/id889676918/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Good

*2016-05-29*

It is good.

### 5/5 — Better than Clash of Clans

*2016-05-16*

Hands down, The Count of Monte Cristo is the best title ever developed by Paul Cernea, and not just because of the stunning graphics. A wonderful balance between storytelling and gameplay, even better than the previous installments, pushing the boundaries of engagement and sheer fun. There’s no better way to say it: if you own an iPhone, you must play this game.

### 5/5 — 10/10

*2016-04-19*

This was a nice supplement to reading the Count of Monte Cristo! I enjoyed it 100%!

### 5/5 — Great game!

*2014-08-26*

This game has a FANTASTIC narrative and gameplay mechanic! Love it!!

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2014-07-22*

Please take a seat as this game grips you from it's amazing graphics and thrilling sound effects. This game puts 1996 Sokoban to shame!

### 5/5 — Good premise and nice personal touches

*2014-06-30*

The game is enjoyable because it takes you through the story and has some nice personal touches in its icons and sound effects. I'd recommend it for literary types, puzzle lovers, and those who appreciate a hand-drawn icon and vocalized sound effects.

### 5/5 — Super happy fun time!

*2014-06-27*

This game is very well done. I feel like I can truly embrace this fantastic story through this classically-styled puzzle game!

### 5/5 — EXTREMELY FUN

*2014-06-25*

This app is amazing. It's so fun and captivating! The graphics are great and overall a great game.

## Frequently asked questions about Count of Monte

### What is the gameplay like in Count of Monte-Cristo?

Count of Monte-Cristo is a puzzle RPG where you solve puzzles to progress through the story. Gameplay involves outwitting guards, escaping dungeons, and exploring to find treasure.

### Can I play Count of Monte-Cristo offline?

The provided data does not specify offline play capabilities. However, as a single-player puzzle RPG, it is likely playable without an internet connection.

### Does Count of Monte-Cristo have multiplayer modes?

The description focuses on a single-player narrative experience. There is no mention of multiplayer or co-op modes in the provided information.

### How does the level editor in Count of Monte-Cristo work?

The app includes an editor for designing your own levels. This allows players to create and potentially share custom challenges within the game's framework.

### What devices is Count of Monte-Cristo available on?

Count of Monte-Cristo is available on iPhone and iPod devices, as indicated by the supported devices list.

### How often is Count of Monte-Cristo updated?

The app was last updated on September 18, 2023, with version 2.0. This suggests a history of updates, though the frequency is not precisely detailed.

### What is the age rating for Count of Monte-Cristo?

Count of Monte-Cristo has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for players aged 12 and above.

### What do users like about Count of Monte-Cristo?

With a perfect 5.0-star rating from 3 reviews, users likely appreciate the engaging puzzle gameplay, the adaptation of a classic story, and the inclusion of a level editor.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 2.0 — 2023-09-18

- Animation.
- Improved graphics and UI.
- Text display includes French accents.
- Classical music score and improved sound fx.

### 1.1 — 2015-05-08

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Upgraded user interface.  Improved graphics.  Includes instructions.  Import edited levels and export them to your computer or via email to share with friends.  Includes background music.

### 1.0 — 2014-06-24

No release notes.

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## More apps by Paul Cernea

- [Great Leader](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/great-leader/id6686401618)
- [French Nouns](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/french-nouns/id6749599473)

All apps by Paul Cernea: https://appshunter.io/developer/889676921

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-09.*