# Fighting Fantasy: The Forest of Doom > Digital adaptation of a classic interactive fantasy role-playing gamebook. (iPhone/iPad app by Tin Man Games.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fighting-fantasy-the-forest-of-doom/id652745903 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Tin Man Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/318996102) - Category: Games, Books, Role Playing - Price: $5.99 - Rating: 4.40/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 48 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 7.0 · 260 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2013-06-11 - Data updated: 2026-08-27 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fighting-fantasy-the-forest-of-doom/id652745903/reviews.md ## What is Fighting Fantasy? 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! ## Key features - Physics-based dice rolling - Auto-mapping - Auto-updated adventure sheet - Colorized classic illustrations - Animated cover artwork - Unlockable new cover art - Game Center achievements ## Recent user reviews (10 of 48) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fighting-fantasy-the-forest-of-doom/id652745903/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Top *2020-05-03* Excellent ! Retour en arrière dans les années 80 ! Fonctionne très bien sur iPad et iPhone SE....juste testé 30min....je viendrais modifier si besoin ou si bugs. Pour le tarif 5€ aurait été plus correct mais vu le plaisirs et la durée on fera avec....j espère qu il y en aura d autres en Fr.... ### 5/5 — Souvenir *2019-03-29* J’aimerais bien rejouer les livres sorcellerie ! Les deux derniers la série était des pièges et la couronne des roi ! J’aimerais tant les refaire ! Il y’en avais uns autres série La voir du tigre dont un livre avec des ninja ! Vous avez une mine d’or dans les mains et bous plein de chance pour nous de pouvoir refaire nos livres jeux et leurs meilleure histoire de notre enfance !! Merci !! Je me croise les doigts pour que mon souhait soit exaucé! ### 2/5 — Fun but way too short for the price *2019-02-04* Good game. Way too short with no replay value once completed. Definitely not worth the price. ### 5/5 — Wow *2018-01-05* Amazing follows the book perfectly and does all of the math for you. Well done ### 4/5 — Ne fonctionne pas sur iPhone 6S *2015-11-29* Quel dommage ! Le jeu ne se lance pas sur un iPhone 6s... Moi qui me faisait une joie de retrouver les LDVEH de mon enfance. Je crois que c'est le premier article sur lequel je vais demander un remboursement. MAJ : après de multiples tentatives, j'ai réussi à accéder au jeu. En effet, après un écran noir, il suffit de taper plusieurs fois l'écran pour avoir accès à la page d'accueil de l'application... ### 5/5 — Love it! *2015-11-02* 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! ### 4/5 — Great game *2015-04-20* It's a great and fun game love it I got it because I watched the yogscasts do the book and this app is great I got no bugs like other people ### 1/5 — Don't buy until bugs fixed *2015-04-17* Ok so I've been playing the Fighting Fantasy gamebook apps forever now. This is the only one that bugs out and doesn't even let me get past the main menu. Judging by other reviews I'm not alone and this is unacceptable to even sell in this state. I deleted and reinstalled and it does the same thing after the first time you use the app. ### 5/5 — Fun and enchanting *2015-04-02* 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. ### 2/5 — Fun but buggy *2015-01-23* It's fun but I can only play once delete it then redownload the game to be able to play again other wise I get stuck with the game over screen ## Frequently asked questions about Fighting Fantasy ### What is Fighting Fantasy: The Forest of Doom? It is a digital adaptation of Ian Livingstone's classic 'Fighting Fantasy' gamebook, 'The Forest of Doom'. It allows users to experience the fantasy role-playing adventure on their iOS devices with updated features. ### What are the key features of this app? The app includes realistic physics-based dice rolling for battles, an auto-mapping feature to track progress, an automatically updated adventure sheet for stats and inventory, and colorized classic illustrations. It also offers atmospheric visuals that can be adjusted to look like the original book. ### How much does Fighting Fantasy: The Forest of Doom cost? The application is a paid download. Users purchase the app once and can use it across all their compatible iOS devices, including iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. ### What devices is this app compatible with? The app supports universal iOS devices, meaning it works on iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. It can be read horizontally or vertically on an iPad. ### What is the gameplay like in The Forest of Doom? Gameplay involves making choices that affect the narrative, exploring Darkwood Forest, and engaging in battles using a physics-based dice rolling system. The app provides an automated adventure sheet to manage your character's stats and inventory throughout the game. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.4842 — 2016-03-09 This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. Minor Bug Fixes ### 1.800 — 2015-02-12 - minor bug fixes ### 1.700 — 2014-12-30 - minor bug fixes ### 1.40 — 2014-03-03 Added spanish language support ### 1.3 — 2013-08-26 Added French language support. 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