# Sorcery!

> Interactive fantasy adventure gamebook with branching story and unique combat. (iPhone/iPad app by inkle.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorcery/id627879091 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [inkle](https://appshunter.io/developer/576695514)
- Category: Games, Books, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 188 App Store ratings · 312 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 166 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-05-02
- Data updated: 2026-09-02
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorcery/id627879091/reviews.md

## What is Sorcery!?

An epic four-part adventure through a land of monsters, traps, and magic. Start your story here! FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY!

*** Rock Paper Shotgun Best RPG of 2016 *** 

"You should choose to own this adventure" -- Eurogamer

"Inkle's adaptation of Sorcery! takes the genre to a whole new level" -- Kotaku

"This is some of 2013′s best interactive storytelling" -- IGN UK

"Beautifully realised ... this gripping tale has us well and truly hooked"  -- Pocket Gamer (Gold Award)

"Incredibly impressed" -- Touch Arcade

Top 10 Best Mobile Games of 2013, Mashable.com
Top 20 of 2013, Touch Arcade
Top 25 of 2013, Gamezebo

+ Plot your own journey across a hand-drawn 3D world map
+ Fully interactive story, with 1000s of choices
+ The story is rewritten on the fly based on how you play
+ Unique touch-based sword-duelling, with procedurally-generated descriptions of the action
+ Adapted from the best-selling gamebook series by legendary game designer Steve Jackson
+ Outwit monsters by learning their weaknesses and tells
+ 48 magic spells to master, with weird and wonderful effects that change the story

"Sometimes I feel like I'm wasting my time writing a review when I should really just be pointing at a game and demanding that people play it. This is one of those times. Steve Jackson's Sorcery! is an absolutely marvellous fantasy storybook adventure. Lushly illustrated and expertly told, it should not be missed by anyone even remotely interested in the genre." -- Gamezebo

"Let’s not mince words here... Sorcery’s unique blend of tabletop-like roleplaying (including an incredible combat system quite unlike anything I’ve seen before), and elaborate branching pathways with custom scripts preserving the feeling of Steve Jackson’s work make me now want to… no, HAVE TO acquire an iOS device" - Just Press Start

From legendary designer Steve Jackson, co-founder of Lionhead Studios (with Peter Molyneux), and Fighting Fantasy and Games Workshop (with Ian Livingstone); and inkle, the studio behind the award-winning, App Store featured Frankenstein, Sorcery! is an interactive adventure like never before.

The app uses inklewriter technology to tell your journey in real-time, shaping the story around your choices. The text itself changes based on how you play and what you do, and in combat, the action is description on the fly based on how you play. 

Featuring original illustrations by John Blanche, new character art by Eddie Sharam (DC Comics), an interactive map by Mike Schley (Wizards of the Coast) and music by David Wise (Donkey Kong Country). 

"The Shamutanti Hills" is Part 1 of 4. Part 2, "Kharé: Cityport of Traps", is out now, and will load all of your completed Part 1 games to continue your adventure. Part 3 is coming later this year (but while you wait, check out our new game, 80 DAYS).

## Key features

- Hand-drawn 3D world map
- Thousands of interactive choices
- Dynamically rewritten story
- Unique touch-based sword dueling
- 48 magic spells with story effects
- Outwit monsters with weaknesses

## Chart rankings

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

## What do users think of Sorcery!?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Immersive story and gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and illustrations
- 🔮 Unique spell casting mechanics
- 🗺️ Interactive map and world exploration
- 🔁 High replay value with multiple paths
- 🎉 Nostalgic and faithful to the books

**Cons**

- ⏱️ Short gameplay for the price
- 💰 Expensive for a partial story
- 🔁 Rewind feature cheapens decisions
- 🤔 Simplistic combat system

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes reported
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Most requested features**

- Longer and more expansive story
- Multiple save slots
- Deeper RPG mechanics
- Improved combat with dice rolls

## Recent user reviews (10 of 312)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorcery/id627879091/reviews.md

### 5/5 — I LOVE THIS GAME

*2024-07-09, version 1.6.2*

I LOVE THIS GAME SO MUCH

### 3/5 — Interesting game but very short.

*2023-10-17, version 1.6.2*

Its a good nostalgic game, that harks back to the choose your pwn adventure books. Nice graphics and story, but its over far too quickly and you have to shell out another £5 to get the next part.

Its somewhat disappointing for an otherwise okay game.

### 5/5 — Truly a game, not a book

*2022-12-12, version 1.6.2*

The writing in this game is stupendous. It never feels like I’m just reading a book, I constantly feel like I’m weaving the path for my own adventure, and my own story is unfolding before me.

### 1/5 — Dumb naming process

*2022-10-12, version 1.6.2*

Cant even use your own name.  You have to use the letters in the order they decide.

### 2/5 — Болото

*2022-06-15*

Игра интересная, но за столько лет уже как она на рынке могли бы и перевести на русский. 
Это ребятки не уважение к пользователям 🤥🤥🤥

### 4/5 — Waiting for updates!

*2022-06-08*

Can you please update to full screen and add german language? That would be amazing!!!

### 2/5 — Really short

*2022-02-23, version 1.6.2*

The game took less than an hour.  I would have expected more for a $5 game.  Could be worth it on sale for $1 maybe.  I was super surprised when it ended.  Felt more like an intro than a full story.

### 5/5 — A masterpiece

*2022-01-07, version 1.6.2*

This game and all other 3 apps in the series are carefully crafted gems. The source material was likely already great, but these devs took it too a new level.  They’re obviously a small studio, but the attention to detail and depth in these games is surprising. A must for fans of fantasy, D&D, Choose Your Own Adventure, and old school gaming

### 5/5 — Amazing!

*2021-09-04, version 1.6.2*

This whole series is beautifully done and magical to delve into!

### 5/5 — Such a revelation

*2021-07-20, version 1.6.2*

I loved 80 Days and liked Overboard, but the weird place names in the intro always made this seem foreboding. Glad I powered through. Great fun, great sequels.

## Frequently asked questions about Sorcery!

### What kind of game is Sorcery!?

Sorcery! is an epic four-part interactive adventure gamebook. It combines a richly illustrated, hand-drawn 3D world map with a deeply branching narrative where your choices dynamically rewrite the story. It also features a unique touch-based sword-dueling combat system and a wide array of magic spells to master.

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

Key features include plotting your journey across a hand-drawn 3D world map, making thousands of choices that alter the story, engaging in unique touch-based sword duels with procedurally generated action descriptions, outwitting monsters by learning their weaknesses, and mastering 48 magic spells with varied effects that influence the narrative.

### Is Sorcery! free to play?

Yes, the application is currently offered for free for a limited time. It is adapted from a best-selling gamebook series and is designed as a complete interactive storytelling experience.

### What platforms is Sorcery! available on?

The description mentions it is available on iOS devices, with a strong recommendation to acquire an iOS device to play it. It is developed by inkle, known for other App Store featured titles.

### What are some common use cases for Sorcery!?

This app is ideal for players who enjoy immersive storytelling, making meaningful choices that impact a narrative, and engaging in fantasy-themed adventures. It's perfect for those who appreciate interactive fiction, role-playing elements, and a unique approach to game combat and magic systems.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.2 — 2019-09-21

Bug fixes for iOS 13

### 1.6.1 — 2017-02-10

Minor fixes for those having trouble with their Cloud Saves.

### 1.6 — 2016-12-21

New Game Plus is now available! Enter a completed Sorcery! 4 code to unlock new difficulty levels and secret content.

### 1.5.1 — 2015-07-20

Fixed a bug that stopped the map displaying on some older devices.

### 1.5 — 2015-07-08

Now includes the Rewind button introduced in Sorcery! 3, making it easier to scroll back through the story and try out different choices.

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## More apps by inkle

- [Frankenstein: Interactive](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frankenstein-interactive/id516047066)
- [Sorcery! 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorcery-2/id627880433)
- [80 Days](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/80-days/id892812659)
- [Sorcery! 3](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorcery-3/id978352903)
- [Sorcery! 4](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorcery-4/id1126935885)

All apps by inkle: https://appshunter.io/developer/576695514

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