# Pendragon Rising — Interactive Arthurian Legend

> Interactive medieval fantasy novel where player choices determine the fate of Britain. (iPhone/iPad app by Choice of Games LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pendragon-rising/id1058157962 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Choice of Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/348940935)
- Category: Games, Books, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 70 App Store ratings · 44 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-12-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-17
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pendragon-rising/id1058157962/reviews.md

## What is Pendragon Rising?

Seize the throne in the age of King Arthur! Lead an army of Britons against the darkest of enemies in this epic interactive medieval fantasy novel.

"Pendragon Rising" is a thrilling 112,000-word interactive novel by Ian Thomas, 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.

As the bastard offspring of the aging ruler Pendragon, you’ll fight to save Britain from a demon-tainted enemy and claim the crown you deserve. Command an army as Arthur, brave son of Uther, or Arta, fearless daughter of Utta.

Charge heroically to the front of battle, or use tricks to defeat your foes. Dally with your childhood companion, or seek romance elsewhere. Hold the line with your closest friends against foreign invaders and their sinister magics. Find friendship, forge alliances, uncover plots, and triumph over creatures of nightmare to win a future for your people and your kingdom.

Will you be mercenary or merciful? Seductive or solitary? Most importantly, can you lead your allies to drive back the darkness, and seize your place as Pendragon of Britain?

• A 112,000-word fantasy set in medieval Britain.
• A Celtic take on the story of King Arthur against a dark background of war and strange magics.
• Play as male or female, gay or straight.
• Win over allies to swell the ranks of your army as you fight for the future of the kingdom.
• Earn the acclaim of your people by performing heroic deeds that will turn your name into legend.
• Claim your place as an unmatched warrior, a silver-tongued diplomat, or an inspirational leader.

## Key features

- Interactive medieval fantasy novel
- 112,000-word story
- Player choice-driven narrative
- Play as male or female, gay or straight
- Command armies and forge alliances
- Battle dark enemies and creatures

## Recent user reviews (10 of 44)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pendragon-rising/id1058157962/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Excellent game

*2021-11-05, version 1.0.4*

This game was excellent, though I would love it if the writer of this game would create a game starring Merlin, or a female counterpart.

### 5/5 — Could not have read a better book

*2020-01-26, version 1.0.3*

Love this.
As a lover of fantasy and knight books this one excelled. It involves you into the story well and ropes you in for another hour of reading. All in all

11/10

### 5/5 — Wish there was a sequel

*2019-05-15, version 1.0.3*

This was an amazing game I absolutely loved it and I really wish there was a sequel but it didn’t even let me save a file so the chances are sadly low

### 2/5 — My name isn’t ‘Art’. Try 3 more letters.

*2019-02-15, version 1.0.3*

Ok so far, but I do wish people would stop calling me ‘Art’. It’s a name which never appears in the original stories for very good reasons.
In ancient Britain it’s a seperate name (celtic, meaning ‘bear’) from Arthur, and using it as a shortening of the name ‘Arthur’ is a modern American invention. No British person named Arthur has EVER been called ‘Art’.
It drags me out of the fantasy they’re trying to create to have people referring to Arthur in such a completely inappropriate way. It’s annoying me so much I’m finding it difficult to enjoy the story, which is pretty average fare so far anyway.
In the pipeline: this company makes a text adventure about the Second Coming of Jez. 
See how irritating that is?

### 3/5 — Ask reviews

*2018-12-31, version 1.0.3*

Honestly I didn’t love this game. The writing is over done and when read playing the female side seems forced and impractical. Relationships feel disconnected and character choice is limited.

### 1/5 — Gritty, muddy and lacking a sense of fantasy or fun

*2018-11-22, version 1.0.3*

When you play something called pendragon you usually want to play something with knights in gleaming armor and high castles. 

This game will give you the dawn of Britain with barbarian clans fighting over piles of sticks and mud. And had awful to try and remember names.

They try to make it somewhat period accurate, so everyone you meet is steeped in backwards tradition (like thinking winning a tournament makes you fit to lead an army and that your priests actually have magic powers ((they don’t)) ) which is incredibly frustrating to navigate around, basically being forced to constantly make choices that would appease a bunch of unwashed idiots or loose your head.

  I also don’t like the gendered system where either women or warriors or men are warriors. Why? If your trying to make it time period accurate and enforce gender roles, just make it men because at that point offering the choice is undermining your goal anyway. If your going to undermine your goal anyway, toss the sexism out the window and get rid of the gender roles.

### 1/5 — Romance

*2018-03-09, version 1.0.2*

The Morgan romance ruined everything for me.

### 5/5 — Totally Immersed!

*2017-11-28, version 1.0.2*

This was the first time I played one of these games. I was totally immersed in it and was unable to stop playing from start to finish. I really enjoyed myself, and I can’t wait to play again to see what happens making different choices. I loved the feeling of being in the time of King Arthur’s Britain after the Romans left. I loved being able to play as a woman warrior in a strong women warrior culture. I felt strongly pulled by the various choices presented to me, more and more as the story progressed.

I would highly recommend this game!

### 5/5 — Simply amazing!

*2017-10-20, version 1.0.2*

Absolutely incredible. What a journey. I was reading it until 5am, couldn’t stop.

### 5/5 — Game of Thrones!?

*2017-09-03, version 1.0.2*

As a long standing fan of not only the 'Choice of Games' series, but also the very authors who's stories these are, I can say wholeheartedly that Pendragon Rising is as good as Game of Thrones. Though not as long, the heartfelt battles, politics, and most importantly - relationships, are mechanisms used perfectly to win over any audience. 

I highly recommend all of the choice of games stories, Pendragon Rising among them.

## Frequently asked questions about Pendragon Rising

### What is Pendragon Rising?

Pendragon Rising is an interactive medieval fantasy novel where your choices directly influence the story's outcome. It's a text-based experience set in the age of King Arthur, allowing you to lead armies, forge alliances, and fight for the throne of Britain.

### What are the key features of this app?

The app features a 112,000-word story with a Celtic take on the Arthurian legend. You can play as male or female, choose your romantic orientation, command armies, build relationships with allies, and make decisions that impact your path to becoming Pendragon.

### Is Pendragon Rising free to play?

The application is free to download and play. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may enhance the gameplay experience or provide additional content.

### What kind of device can I play Pendragon Rising on?

This application is designed for mobile devices. It is a text-based game without graphics or sound effects, meaning it is compatible with a wide range of smartphones and tablets that support app installations.

### What are some common use cases for Pendragon Rising?

Users can immerse themselves in a rich fantasy world, explore different narrative paths based on their choices, and experience a unique take on the Arthurian legend. It's ideal for those who enjoy reading, role-playing, and games where player decisions have significant consequences.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.7 — 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 "Pendragon Rising", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.0.6 — 2023-06-27

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

### 1.0.5 — 2023-04-28

Now you can disable touch slide controls in Settings. If you enjoy "Pendragon Rising", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.0.4 — 2021-10-28

Bug fixes. If you enjoy this game, please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.0.3 — 2018-06-01

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

Added support for iPhone X. If you enjoy playing "Pendragon Rising," please leave us a written review. It really helps!

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