# Sorcery! 3 — user reviews > 158 indexed App Store user reviews of Sorcery! 3 by inkle, rated 4.70/5 from 77 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorcery-3/id978352903/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorcery-3/id978352903.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 68 · 4★ 2 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 5 · 1★ 1 ## What do users think of Sorcery! 3? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Outstanding game - 👍 Unique and well-made series - 👍 Captivating and engaging story - 👍 Immersive and thought-provoking - 👍 Memorable characters and lore - 👍 Excellent world-building - 👍 Fantastic visuals and audio - 👍 Highly replayable - 👍 Innovative gameplay mechanics **Cons** - 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs - 🔋 High battery consumption - 🤔 Frustrating moments due to randomness - 🤔 Lack of clear direction at times - 🤔 Monotonous exploration in later stages **Commonly reported bugs** - Bugs with certain encounters and items - Crashes on older devices - Issues with accessing certain areas **Most requested features** - Additional game modes or variants - Improved navigation and UI - Ability to save the fractured world ## Newest reviews (19 of 158) ### 3/5 — Mixed feelings *2019-03-13, version 1.1.1* Technically this game is almost flawless, the implementation by Inkle is amazing, and it looks beautiful with solid sonics. However the game is very frustrating as you can suddenly die or lose important items for random reasons, meaning there’s no real skill in the gameplay. And you can trek around endlessly in the latter stages of the game. I enjoyed the books as a boy but the digital version exposes the central flaw in the genre. Average. ### 3/5 — Love the game, but could be better *2018-05-29, version 1.1.1* I have loved the sorcery games and it was so much fun to play a continuous story like this, but... Sorcery 3 is the worst out the the 4 games I don't feel it has much enforced plot I played through this whole map in about half an hour and then restarted it as I didn't understand why the serpents where important and there was no indication that I had to fight then it felt like they where trying to fill the gap between the sorcery 2 and 4 with something. I loved the time puzzles though amazing idea. ### 2/5 — Feels Like Homework *2017-03-31, version 1.1.1* Don't get this game unless you have countless of hours to throw away. It's not for the casual gamer that needs short and fun entertainment. Get Warlock on Firetop Mountain if you want a more balanced experienced. ### 2/5 — Yawn *2017-03-27, version 1.1.1* The game looks fine it's just a bit boring. Tried to play it a few times but there's nothing that's drawing me back in. Would have been nice if they had included some animations in the game. It's all a bit 2D and dull. ### 5/5 — An App Based Game Worth Playing *2017-03-20, version 1.1.1* Exceptional storytelling that keeps you enthralled choice after choice. An interactive fantasy narrative with all the classic ingredients you'd expect (magic, exciting swordplay, trolls, goblins, etc.) but with such a fresh uniqueness, I'm only disappointed that I've started with Sorcery 3 and not the first edition. Can't wait to go back and play the others! (And then the 4th!) ### 5/5 — Love this series! *2017-03-18, version 1.1.1* I find myself thinking about Sorcery! all the time. An amazing series that pulls you into its world and story. ### 5/5 — Really fun *2017-03-18, version 1.1.1* Really fun, and detailed! ### 5/5 — отличная игра *2017-03-17* интересно играть, не тривиально, много вариантов решения, отличный звук в игре. требует знания англ. ### 3/5 — Interesting game *2017-03-17, version 1.1.1* However, this story is way too short for the price. Might be nice to combine the many parts of the game ### 5/5 — Really fun *2017-03-17, version 1.1.1* This is a really cool game. Very well thought out. You can tell they took the time to do it right. ### 4/5 — Cool *2017-03-16, version 1.1.1* Fun ### 3/5 — Continued to crash *2016-10-09, version 1.0.3* The game is fun, interesting, and challenges you to think. However, it crashes all the time, most of the time in the middle of a fight. I finally just gave up and continued on to game 4 without defeating all the serpents. Maybe I'll play again if they fix the bug, but until they do I'd skip this installment. ### 5/5 — Sorcery! 3 *2016-09-29, version 1.0.3* Fantastic game in many ways. Try it if you haven't already! ### 5/5 — Best yet *2016-09-28, version 1.0.3* Completed it just in time for the release of the final chapter. I loved the first two (Shamutanti Hills in particular) and it seems the gameplay gets pushed and developed with each release. Seven Serpents is genius x10 with so much more to explore and learn than the previous two. I played the original paperbacks in the 80's and love them still. The inkle versions take the games much further while remaining true to the spirit and story of the originals. All round magnificent tablet gamebookery. ### 5/5 — Better and better *2016-09-24, version 1.0.3* Each game in the series has been exponentially better, with the choices and consequences increasing and the game play being more in depth and challenging. They've really excelled here, the game play mechanics are superb, you'll want to play this more than once. ### 4/5 — FIX THE GAME *2016-09-24, version 1.0.3* I absolutely love this series, but there currently is a bug that restricts me from crossing to Lake Illad, REALLY ANNOYING! I didnt pay $5 for only half of the game :/ ### 4/5 — Kinda weird but still p great *2016-09-14, version 1.0.3* Like its way diff than the other 2 but it's gooooood ### 4/5 — Open world *2016-09-06* This is practically an open world game, you can explore freely, and come back to places you have been before, making new discoveries. ### 5/5 — Super game, open world, fascinating *2016-08-29, version 1.0.3* I've played a LOT of RPGs and game books. This is a unique game with a completely fresh mechanic. The original game book was great; this game takes the story and ideas and hurtles towards something truly special. I'm completely hyped for Sorcery 4 in 2016! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Download *2017-03-17, version 1.1.1* Paid for the game and it wouldn't let me download, deleted apps, videos and pictures and it still wouldn't download, reset my phone and it still wouldn't download ### 1/5 — Just plain boring *2015-11-15, version 1.0.3* Not a great deal to say. Nice interface and graphics. But after playing this several times for a few hours just doesn't grab me Cause and effect seem somewhat random and most progression feels like reading a book (but less satisfying). Fair attempt at something new but frankly just found it a bit dull and uninspiring. ### 1/5 — Awful game based on those silly books from the 80s *2015-10-21, version 1.0.3* Avoid at all costs - poor game play, very dull ### 1/5 — NOOOOOOO!!!!!!! *2015-10-11, version 1.0.3* I WAS AT THE LAST PART DEFEATED THE TIME SERPANT JUST ABOUT TO CROSS TO MAMPANG WHENE IT CRASHED NOW I CANT GET BACK ON IT PLEASE DONT MAKE ME RESTART. FIX THIS PLEASE!!!!! ### 1/5 — Нет русского *2015-10-06* Игра интересная. Но одна звезда, за продажу игры в России и без руссификации. Сомневаюсь, что кто-нибудь за рубежом покупал бы игру в магазине на русском языке. И те, кто поёт, что английский, это международный и чуть ли не весь мир его знает, это не правда. В Европе, не считая Англии его знает в лучшем случае 1/10. Да и в Англии наверное уже так же ))) ### 1/5 — Severely Dropped the Ball *2015-09-29, version 1.0.3* I loved Inkle's stuff, but this one crashes a lot when you make choices. Yet to fix most of the many big problems. I waited weeks for them to fix a glitch that stranded me without a boat to finish the game with, and when they did, I couldn't kill all the dragons without it vanishing and losing all my stuff. They screwed this game up and I've lost all interest in the brand if future installments are gonna get this treatment. No idea how their previously stunning quality of product could go so sour. ### 1/5 — crashes way to regular *2015-09-09, version 1.0.3* probably be a good game, if you could play it properly, unfortunately, it crashes and closes every five minutes and becomes so frustrating, you end up not bothering. if the developer brings any more games out, i certainly wont be buying them! ### 1/5 — Rewind system absolutely terrible *2015-07-16, version 1.0.3* It's ok otherwise ### 1/5 — Awful *2015-06-15, version 1.0.3* This game is one of the worst I have ever played. Absolutely do not waste any time or money here. ### 1/5 — Does not work *2015-05-27, version 1.0.3* Since the recent update the game crashes on load on my iPad mini. While it was working it crashed once every 15 minutes but it was a really enjoyable game. I have played the other two games in the series and no issue. Please fix this issue. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Outstanding game! *2021-09-04, version 1.1.2* Amazing series, beautifully reimagined and so incredibly engaging! So happy to find this release! ### 5/5 — Always a unique and well made line of games *2020-12-09, version 1.1.2* One of my favorite iPhone games all these years later ### 5/5 — Found a bug *2020-05-06, version 1.1.2* Great game, I’ve spent hours on it! I did find a couple bugs though. In Elthera’s cave, when you “Look at ropes” it says I’ve found a rope ladder and put it in my pack. But it’s never obtained. Second, there’s random treasures to be found in the swamp, or stolen from Fenestra. All of them only ever give me Jewels of Gold, even though I already have one. They’re supposed to give items one doesn’t already have. ### 5/5 — Love Sorcery my top five phone games!!! *2019-12-12, version 1.1.2* I only just began Sorcery 3, as I am still halfway in Sorcery 2 (I beat sorcery 2 but there’s an alternative storyline I really want to attempt before fully immersing into sorcery 3, I can’t wait to fully play through as I have with one and two) More than likely you could play this game ten times over and not see the same thing twice. It’s a very thought immersing, sophisticated, well put together and designed strategy game. The story, characters, lore, the items even are memorable, and the places you have traveled definitely will give you either fond memories or bad memories. Those memories and feelings can change quickly for one event that was previously not explored, or even a spell, or a different conversation can and will result in different reactions. I have so far, gotten through Sorcery One and half through Sorcery two, I did try Sorcery three and stopped to finish the second. I can’t wait to finish them all and play again. You do not need thought provoking applications or memories and brain enhancing apps. Strategy, euphoria, thinking five, six and sometimes well ahead, while being mindful to a common person and just as cautious with what appears benign, but being open to take risks progress you in so many facets and ways in your mind and the game. It is in many senses, almost a game that can be utilized as a very seldom life experience for real life. Always be careful in all situations but live your life and have fun always while listening to all your senses and feelings. Your mind is the present, logic, and memories or reason. Your heart is what guides you and the present moment to always be aware of and follow. Your gut is instinct and the future. Always remember that and it will be understood in time to know if your heart and mind are being tricked by something you can’t see if your gut is telling you no. Or if your gut says yes and your heart is weary is only telling you to proceed guarded but with courage. Always rationalize and never listen to anything but your internal voice. If it doesn’t feel right. It’s not. I guess I’ve been playing this game too much. Well. Back to it. Thank you!!!! ### 5/5 — So sollten IPad Spiele sein *2019-02-19* Ich liebe diese Serie ### 5/5 — Even better *2018-02-07, version 1.1.1* I went over the four apps in my review of the first book, I’ll just add a few things. This third volume is again exceptionally well done. The story is complex, mysterious, and difficult enough to keep you entertained for hours and hours. Each volume seems to get even better. This one is smart, well-written and incredibly enhanced compared to the original book. This is simply one the best mobile games I have ever played—and undoubtedly the best RPG game on a mobile platform I have ever seen. In fact, it’s the first mobile game I actually advised my friends to buy! As far as I am concerned, it should live in the top ten games in the Apple store. ### 5/5 — Horribly addictive *2017-09-19, version 1.1.1* Masterfully built - astonishing. ### 5/5 — Engaging from start to finish *2017-08-27, version 1.1.1* Another very impressive entry in the sorcery series of games. This episode adds a few new mechanics while continuing and refining the systems that work so well from previous versions. Crisp, compelling writing and fantastic worldbuilding make this an experience not to be missed. ### 5/5 — Must get series *2017-08-21, version 1.1.1* Please choose this adventure series, it's great ### 5/5 — Great Game *2017-07-22, version 1.1.1* Don't listen to the 1, 2, 3, or even 4 stars. This is the best game I have ever played. The adventure and action mixed with the design is incredible. I have played and completed this game series twice already. However, get the bundle of the sworcery! games or it won't make sense. --- *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 2026-09-05.*