# Hunter: A Time of Monsters — Interactive horror novel

> Interactive text-based horror novel about fighting vampires and building community. (iPhone/iPad app by Choice of Games LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hunter-a-time-of-monsters/id6751974047 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Choice of Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/348940935)
- Category: Games, Books, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: $14.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 42 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-11-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hunter-a-time-of-monsters/id6751974047/reviews.md

## What is Hunter?

Topple the vampires from the streets below! Will you unite the homeless, the gangs, and the secret hunter societies to defy vampiric rule?

"Hunter: The Reckoning — A Time of Monsters" is an interactive novel by Paul Wang, set in the World of Darkness, where your choices control the story. It's entirely text-based, 1,000,000 words and hundreds of choices, without graphics or sound effects, and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination.

Welcome to the Downtown Eastside, a place Vancouver has tried its best to forget. Sandwiched between the steel and glass towers of the financial district and the gentrified tourist playground of the new harbor, the human detritus of the city keeps getting squeezed into a smaller and smaller box. Dispossessed, trampled, ignored…It will only take the right spark to set the fury ablaze.

Down on your luck, you’ve found yourself in a homeless encampment here. When a vampire masquerading as a cop attacks you, the misery of Downtown Eastside takes on a whole new dimension. Suddenly, you have a place to direct your rage: the world of shadow that preys upon the misery of your new neighbors.

But this first glimpse is just that: a first glimpse. A gash in the fabric of reality as you knew it. Soon, you find yourself torn between the street gangs of the Downtown Eastside, RCMP special ops, a coterie of Thin Blooded vampires, multiple secret hunter societies, and the Chinese Triads. The shadow world just goes deeper and deeper, and it seems like someone is ready and willing to betray you at every turn. Of course, each of them has something to offer you: a home, a job, a career? Money, glory, vengeance, or immortality?

Despite these temptations, you are not alone. In the short time that you’ve been here, you’ve met the fiercest defenders of humanity: your neighbors. You did not expect to find the camaraderie of the Downtown Eastside to be so strong, but now that you’re here, you can't imagine nothing else. Together, can you and your new friends stand against the darkness? When the time comes, will you sacrifice yourself for your community, or will you choose to become one more bloodsucking predator of the night?

• Play as male, female, or nonbinary; gay, straight, or bi
• Scrounge for food, weapons, and allies in the back alleys of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside
• Defy powerful vampiric foes lurking within the heart of the city—or become their willing servant
• Help your found family to make peace with their inner demons, or manipulate them for your own ends
• Set a vampire on fire

Hunted, broke, and homeless, your nights seem numbered. They have everything. You only have your guts, your wits, and a stubborn refusal to die.

## Key features

- Text-based interactive novel
- Branching narrative with hundreds of choices
- Character customization (gender, orientation)
- Resource gathering and ally recruitment
- Moral choices and relationship building
- Vampire combat and defiance

## Chart rankings

- #193 in Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hunter-a-time-of-monsters/id6751974047/reviews.md

### 1/5 — So bad

*2025-11-26*

This is the worst of the WoD interactive novels, and by a pretty big margin. The characters are unlikeable and annoying. The choices are often counter-intuitive. The writing is terrible (describing some things in agonizing detail while skipping other important scenes entirely) and riddled with cliches (try to count how many times something happens in "a single fluid motion"). The story is relentlessly preachy, to the point that you become annoyed even by the stuff you agree with, and yet at the same time it is surprisingly hypocritical in some of its stances. I recommend the Choice of Games WoD novels to everyone, but this one was a shocking drop in quality.

## Frequently asked questions about Hunter

### What is Hunter: A Time of Monsters about?

Hunter: A Time of Monsters is a text-based interactive novel where you play as a homeless individual in Vancouver fighting against a vampiric conspiracy. Your choices significantly impact the story's progression and outcome.

### Does Hunter: A Time of Monsters have graphics or sound?

No, Hunter: A Time of Monsters is entirely text-based, relying on the power of your imagination without graphics or sound effects. It features over 1,000,000 words and hundreds of choices.

### Can I customize my character in Hunter: A Time of Monsters?

Yes, you can play as male, female, or nonbinary, and choose your sexual orientation (gay, straight, or bi). This allows for a personalized narrative experience.

### What kind of gameplay mechanics are in Hunter: A Time of Monsters?

Gameplay involves making critical choices that affect the story, scrounging for resources like food and weapons, recruiting allies, and navigating complex relationships with various factions.

### Is Hunter: A Time of Monsters suitable for younger players?

The app has an age rating of 12+, suggesting it contains themes and content appropriate for teenagers and older. It explores mature themes within its horror narrative.

### How often is Hunter: A Time of Monsters updated?

The latest version is 1.0.3, and it was last updated on January 8, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing support and potential for future content.

### What platforms does Hunter: A Time of Monsters support?

Hunter: A Time of Monsters is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### Does Hunter: A Time of Monsters have ads?

Yes, the application contains advertisements. This is indicated by the 'hasAds' flag being true in the app data.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 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 "Hunter: A Time of Monsters", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.0.2 — 2025-11-13

Last minute bug fixes. If you enjoy "Hunter: The Reckoning — A Time of Monsters", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.0 — 2025-11-13

No release notes.

### 1.0.1 — 2025-11-13

It's our first public release for "Hunter: The Reckoning — A Time of Monsters"! If you enjoy playing this game, please leave us a written review. It really helps!

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