# Sorcery! 4

> Open-world narrative RPG adventure with dynamic storytelling and thousands of choices. (iPhone/iPad app by inkle.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorcery-4/id1126935885 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [inkle](https://appshunter.io/developer/576695514)
- Category: Games, Books, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 86 App Store ratings · 78 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 447 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-09-22
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorcery-4/id1126935885/reviews.md

## What is Sorcery! 4?

An epic adventure through a cursed citadel of monsters, traps and magic. Begin your journey here (Parts 1-3 not required) - or conclude your epic adventure.

"One of the finest RPGs ever made" - Rock, Paper, Shotgun, Best RPG of 2016

"Sorcery! pushes and exploits both genre tropes and limitations, not as mere parody but in order to provide a better role-playing experience. A masterful work." - TechRaptor 9/10

Praise for Part 3:
Editors Choice, Apple; iPad Best Game of the Year selection
"One of 2015's best iPhone games" - TIME magazine
"An amazing adventure..." - TouchArcade 5/5

An open-world narrative adventure into a cursed Citadel of monsters, traps and magic. Fight weird creatures, cast powerful spells that shape the story, cheat death, and explore everywhere. Begin your journey here, or conclude your adventure from Part 3. 

+ Explore freely - go where you want through a hand-drawn, 3D world, creating your own unique story 
+ Totally dynamic storytelling - the story adapts itself around everything you do
+ Thousands of choices - all are remembered, from the big to the small, and all will shape your adventure 
+ Disguise yourself - adopt different disguises as you infiltrate the Citadel. Characters react differently depending on how you are dressed
+ Uncover the secrets of magic - secret spells to discover, and new forms of magic to master 
+ Multiple endings, and hundreds of secrets - the game is stuffed with secrets and hidden content. Can you enter the vaults? Will you find the grave of the invisible girl?
+ Cheat, swindle, deceive, or play with honour - how will you win the trust of the citizens of Mampang? Remember, every choice matters...
+ New enemies, including mutants, guards, merchants and the undead - each with their own strengths and weaknesses
+ Adapted from the best-selling gamebook series by legendary game designer Steve Jackson 
+ Swindlestones is back! The game of bluff and deceit is back, with the toughest opponents yet - the Gambling Monks of Effe
+ Seven Gods, all with different quirks and powers 
+ Start your adventure here, or load your character and all your choices from Part 3
+ New music from "80 Days" composer Laurence Chapman 
+ New 3D hand-drawn maps to explore by Mike Schley

You have reached the gates of Mampang, the ancient Fortress of Sorcerers. It is guarded by Birdmen, mutants, traps and ancient, wild magic. But inside is the Crown of Kings and the only hope for peace in the Old World. You must make your way past chasms, guards, walls and evil magic if you are to face the Archmage - and survive. 

From the creators of TIME's Game of the Year 2014 and four-time BAFTA nominee, "80 Days", comes the final part of the epic, acclaimed Steve Jackson's Sorcery! series, co-creator of Games Workshop and Fighting Fantasy (with Iain Livingstone).

Using inkle's unique ink engine, the story is written in real-time, built around your choices and actions. Every action is remembered, and every decision, however small, can make the different between life and death, success and failure, humiliation or triumph. 

Sorcery! 4 is our most complex story to date, featuring over half a million words of adaptive content which incorporates all your choices from previous parts. 

The Sorcery! is true epic, interactive storytelling - and it concludes here.

## Key features

- Open-world exploration
- Dynamic storytelling
- Thousands of choices
- Disguise system
- Magic spellcasting
- Multiple endings
- Swindlestones mini-game

## What do users think of Sorcery! 4?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 📖 Deep and interesting story
- ✨ Beautifully reimagined and engaging
- 💯 Developers innovate and entertain
- 🌟 Best one of the four
- 👍 Great conclusion to a great series
- 💯 Best mobile game series
- 📚 Choose your own adventure stories
- 💎 Rare jewel in mobile gaming
- 🤩 Awesome adventure
- 💯 Masterful conversion
- ✨ Incredible journey
- 💯 Best game ever played
- 💯 Masterpiece
- 💯 Spellbinding experience
- 💯 Superb adaptation
- 💯 Best iOS game
- 💯 Triumphant conclusion
- 💯 Amazing game design
- 💯 Worth the money

**Cons**

- 😩 Frustrating without rewind
- 🔁 Punishing repetition
- 🤔 Questionable choice to disable rewind
- 😵 Tedious grinding ensues
- 😭 Spoils the fun of the game
- 📉 Weakest in the series
- 😵 Not fun trying alternatives
- 😫 Steep learning curve for newbies
- 😴 Can feel boring
- 🔄 Forced repetition
- 😩 Exercise in frustration
- 😭 Brutal and illogical challenges
- 😵 Boring slog of trial and error
- 😭 Tedious finale
- 😥 Not beginner friendly
- 😥 Not casual friendly
- 🥵 High difficulty
- 😵 Repetitive gameplay
- 😥 Less content than previous
- 😥 Less dynamic interactions
- 😥 Not much depth to actions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Can't move on in the game
- Final ending underwhelming

**Most requested features**

- Choice of language at the start
- Option to enable rewind mechanic
- Beginner/weakling mode with rewind
- Limited number of rewinds
- More help or tutorial for new players
- Allow rewind after completing the game a certain number of times
- Option to enable/disable rewind in settings

## Recent user reviews (10 of 78)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorcery-4/id1126935885/reviews.md

### 3/5 — I can’t finish the game

*2024-03-09, version 1.1.2*

I can’t finish the game. I think I’m doing everything right, but I can’t move on. How can I request technical assistance?

### 3/5 — le choix de la langue svp

*2023-07-11*

donnez le choix de la langue au debut du jeu, francais ou anglais. c’est important 
. on attend donc un update.
3/5 en anglais
5/5 quand on aura le choix de la langue française.
merci

### 2/5 — Frustrating

*2023-03-21*

All the previous ones were great. This one, without the rewind mechanic, is frustrating.

### 5/5 — Rare jewel in mobile gaming

*2022-02-22*

It is so deep and interesting. Like interactive book. Lots of plot choices, making millions of walkthrough options.
Little to no bugs at all.
No ads, no in game purchases.
Just enjoy.
I spent probably few hundred hours in 3 attempts to finish. Not that it is difficult, just my approach to investigate full potential of the game was exhausting

### 5/5 — Loved it!

*2021-09-07*

Please please can we have the continuing adventure of Sorcery! What an awesome adventure. Now that it’s over I feel lost!

### 5/5 — Outstanding game!!

*2021-09-04*

Amazing series, beautifully reimagined and so incredibly engaging! So happy to find this release!

### 5/5 — Wow! Another GREAT entry!

*2020-04-17*

Once again, the developers find ways to innovate and entertain by driving a deep interactive experience with a fascinating storyline. This might be the best one of the four!

### 5/5 — Flanker is the best ending

*2019-04-30*

Seriously don’t you dare pick the ending without Flanker. He’s the best.

### 2/5 — Not fun without rewind.

*2019-03-09*

Punishing repetition. Games are supposed to be fun or at least compelling. Going through the paces over and over again is neither. I’ll read a walkthrough to find out about the possible endings.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2019-03-03*

I really like this game and have been addicted to it since my friend recommended it to me, I like how there are multiple different endings that you can play out with some being good and some not so much. Almost everything about it is great. The only minor thing that I don’t like is that the final ending is a bit underwhelming compared to what I was expecting but the game itself was excellent.

## Frequently asked questions about Sorcery! 4

### What is Sorcery! 4 about?

Sorcery! 4 is an epic open-world narrative adventure set in a cursed citadel. Players will encounter monsters, traps, and magic as they explore a hand-drawn 3D world, make thousands of choices that dynamically shape the story, and uncover secrets of magic. It can be played as a standalone adventure or by continuing from Part 3.

### What are the key features of Sorcery! 4?

Key features include free exploration of a hand-drawn 3D world, totally dynamic storytelling that adapts to player actions, thousands of choices that shape the adventure, a disguise system for infiltration, uncovering and mastering secret spells, multiple endings, and new enemies. It also features the return of the Swindlestones mini-game.

### How much does Sorcery! 4 cost?

Sorcery! 4 is a paid application. The description does not mention any in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model for the full game experience.

### Can I play Sorcery! 4 without playing the previous parts?

Yes, you can begin your journey in Sorcery! 4 as a new adventure, even if you haven't played Parts 1-3. However, the game also allows you to load your character and choices from Part 3 to conclude your epic adventure.

### What kind of choices can I make in Sorcery! 4?

You can make thousands of choices, ranging from significant plot decisions to small interactions. These choices influence the story, how characters react to you, and can even affect your ability to cheat death. The game remembers every action, ensuring a unique and personalized adventure.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.2 — 2019-09-21

Bug fixes for iOS 13

### 1.1.1 — 2017-02-10

Minor fixes for those having trouble with their Cloud Saves.

### 1.1 — 2016-12-21

New Game Plus is now available. Enter your cloud save from a New Game Plus of Part 3 to complete your adventure!

### 1.0.2 — 2016-10-17

Some story fixes

### 1.0.1 — 2016-09-23

Several story fixes, and a slicker camera!

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