# Fighting Fantasy: Starship Traveller > Interactive sci-fi adventure gamebook where you captain a starship. (iPhone/iPad app by Tin Man Games Pty Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fighting-fantasy-starship-traveller/id848834906 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Tin Man Games Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/318996102) - Category: Games, Books, Role Playing - Price: $5.99 - Rating: 2.70/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 6.0 · 186 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2014-04-10 - Data updated: 2026-07-30 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fighting-fantasy-starship-traveller/id848834906/reviews.md ## What is Fighting Fantasy? Steve Jackson and Tin Man Games present Starship Traveller - an adventure of the far future in which YOU are the hero! Sucked through the appalling nightmare of the Seltsian Void, the starship Traveller emerges at the other side of the black hole into an unknown universe. YOU are the captain of the Traveller, and her fate lies in your hands. Will you be able to discover the way back to Earth from the alien peoples and planets you encounter, or will you and your crew be doomed to roam uncharted space forever? ** REVIEWS ** "The original gamebook has been beautifully revived, and now stands shoulder-to-shoulder with its sci-fi peers across all entertainment media." - POCKET GAMER - 9 out of 10 - Gold Award! "It's interesting because in the increasingly large mobile gamebook scene, I find Starship Traveller stands out for exactly the same reasons it did 30 (oh my, is it really 30?) years ago. We've got lots of fantasy books, some horror books, a few modern books, but this energetic take on classic sci-fi is a breath of fresh air..." - TOUCH ARCADE - 4.5 out of 5! "...it’s a no brainer of a purchase – especially for Sci-Fi fans." - 148 APPS - 4 out of 5! ** FEATURES ** • Fully customize your entire crew, from their names, their stats - and even rename your starship! • Three styles of combat: melee, phaser and even starship battles! • Switch around your crew before each battle round for added strategy during combat! • Beam down to strange alien planets, selecting your finest crew for the job! • Auto-mapping charts your travels through the cosmos! New planets and stars appear as you discover them! • All-new full colour illustrations by Simon Lissaman, with a space-age cover by Dan Maxwell. • Achievements to find throughout the gamebook. Starship Traveller has been created using Tin Man Games’ critically acclaimed Gamebook Adventures Engine featuring: • Read the book horizontally or vertically on your tablet. • An automated Adventure Sheet to keep track of stats and inventory. • Realistic physics based dice rolling. Shake your 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. Tin Man Games have signed a licensing deal to release the Fighting Fantasy series on iOS, so expect to see more of your favourite adventure gamebooks appearing soon! Also available: The Forest of Doom, Island of the Lizard King, House of Hell, Starship Traveller, Blood of the Zombies and Bloodbones! Coming Soon: The Warlock of Firetop Mountain! ## Key features - Crew customization - Multiple combat styles - Strategic crew rotation - Planet exploration - Auto-mapping - Full-color illustrations - Achievements ## Recent user reviews (10 of 13) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fighting-fantasy-starship-traveller/id848834906/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Warning: Landscape Display Orientation is Broken. *2016-09-14* Here's what the developers' app description promises: "Read the book horizontally or vertically on your tablet." Unfortunately, the horizontal display mode for this game doesn't work (yes, I checked to make sure my iPad screen lock was disabled), so until it's fixed, don't buy this unless you are okay with playing it in portrait only -- a deal buster for this disappointed customer. ### 1/5 — Boring! *2016-03-18* User Interface wastes too much time. Developers screenshots are misleading as I see ONLY Portrait orientation...no landscape. It's history. ### 5/5 — Fantastic *2015-11-11* Great Art! Great game! Great story! Well done! ### 4/5 — A good adaptation which improves on the original book *2015-02-10* This is a great app port of a classic fighting fantasy gamebook by Tinman who are working through the catalogue at a nice rate. These gamebook apps are a nice way to discover or rediscover the books and have the advantage of being a lot easier to play on the move. The book itself was the first science fiction in the series and I remember playing it through many times as a kid to find the coordinates. You will probably still have to play it through several times to win as the coordinates are as elusive as ever. The book doesn't have that great a reputation and certainly had several flaws. However, many are solved by the app-rolling up your ship and crew can be done far more quickly, the various confusing battle methods are automatically processed and there is an auto map so you can work out where you've not explored (although it would be nice if there was a way to maintain a master map showing previous attempts). The new art is fresh, the interface looks great and the music sets a good atmosphere. Bookmarking and a free read setting take some of the pain out of replaying as you can save at branch points and try the alternatives without forgetting what your status was. Other problems in the book remain-the encounters are too short and become repetitive after multiple attempts and the mission abruptly stops just as you're getting going. These were problems with the book and couldn't be solved without a rewrite. However, there are still plenty of great ideas here and the first time you visit each planet is fun. It's well worth downloading and will occupy quite a few hours. ### 2/5 — Wow *2014-08-04* I can remember the book, but I can never remember it being this short! ### 5/5 — Great game! *2014-07-06, version 1.0* Again, another excellent adaption of a Final Fantasy book. After several attempts, I was able to win it. Like House of Hell, I recommend taking lots of notes to finally solve it. ### 2/5 — Overpriced Retro game/book *2014-05-07* Should be priced at about a dollar. Looks like an easy job to make a game from a decision book that also has dice rolls. Great idea 30 years ago, but doesn't hold up well for me. I mistakenly thought this was based on the traveller game from decades ago...it is not. However, I do look for award to other games from Steve Jackson. I recall him doing car wars/autoduel. ### 5/5 — Pretty Good So Far... *2014-05-06* Graphics and presentation are top notch as with all Tin Man games. Music is good but gets much too annoying after a while. I wish you would add more atmospheric mood sounds to intertwine with the music. Maybe vary the music more or make the clip more atmospheric so its pleasant in the background. As to the theme, I love the Traveller RPG games and so was excited to see this. It's very interesting but I really don't care for the tedious battle system. I like the idea of rolling virtual dice but there's not much to the battles other than lots of tedious rolling. You can adjust your crews line up as to who attacks what enemy but basically I just ended up mass pressing the skip button to get the fight over with. I'm only in the first part of the game. It's well written but hasn't pulled me in yet. But don't let that keep anyone who's a fan of Gamebook Adventures from getting this. It's pretty awesome and these are minor criticisms. ### 1/5 — Starship Busted *2014-04-20* I've got this book in my FF collection and immediately bought this App. It keeps crashing every time I try to play it! Very frustrating. I have a high enough OS of 6 and even after reinstalling it, it still crashes! Will there be an update or patch to remedy this? Help!!!!!!!!!!!!! ### 5/5 — Great!!! *2014-04-19* Great feel like I'm Kirk in Star Trek ! ## Frequently asked questions about Fighting Fantasy ### What is Starship Traveller? Starship Traveller is an interactive adventure gamebook set in the far future. Players take on the role of the captain of the starship Traveller, navigating an unknown universe and making choices that affect the outcome of the story. ### What are the gameplay mechanics in Starship Traveller? Gameplay involves reading narrative text, making choices, customizing your crew, and engaging in strategic combat, including melee, phaser, and starship battles. The game also features auto-mapping and an automated adventure sheet for tracking stats. ### Does Starship Traveller support offline play? As a digital gamebook, Starship Traveller is designed for single-player experiences and does not require an internet connection to play once downloaded, allowing for offline enjoyment. ### How much does Starship Traveller cost? Starship Traveller is a paid application, available for $5.99. This one-time purchase grants access to the full game content without any additional in-app purchases or subscriptions. ### What devices is Starship Traveller available on? Starship Traveller is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It supports both horizontal and vertical reading orientations on tablets. ### What is the age rating for Starship Traveller? Starship Traveller has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teenagers and older players. The content is appropriate for this age group. ### How often is Starship Traveller updated? The latest version of Starship Traveller is 1.4919, released on March 11, 2016. While the game has not been updated recently, it is built on a stable engine. ### Does Starship Traveller have ads? No, Starship Traveller does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it offers an uninterrupted gaming experience without any ad interruptions. ## Version history (last 2 releases) ### 1.4919 — 2016-03-11 This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. Minor Bug Fixes ### 1.0 — 2014-04-08 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Fighting Fantasy | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [ATOM RPG](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atom-rpg/id1465288147) | 4.3 (206) | $9.99 | Games | | [Serania](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/serania/id1379112478) | 4.6 (157) | Free | Games | | [Medieval Game - Life Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/medieval-game-life-simulator/id6560104810) | 4.6 (56) | Free | Games | | [Niffelheim](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/niffelheim/id1476445607) | 4.6 (85) | $4.99 | Games | | [Expelled!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/expelled/id6737900211) | 4.0 (48) | $5.99 | Games | | [Minimal Roleplay](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-roleplay/id6467517840) | 3.7 (3) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Tin Man Games Pty Ltd - [GA1: An Assassin in Orlandes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ga1-an-assassin-in-orlandes/id352871101) - [Fighting Fantasy: Blood of the Zombies](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fighting-fantasy-blood-of-the-zombies/id564626718) - [Fighting Fantasy: House of Hell](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fighting-fantasy-house-of-hell/id590824928) - [Fighting Fantasy: The Forest of Doom](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fighting-fantasy-the-forest-of-doom/id652745903) - [To Be Or Not To Be -Ryan North](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/to-be-or-not-to-be-ryan-north/id962986396) All apps by Tin Man Games Pty Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/318996102 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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