# Storm Boy — A boy and his pet pelican

> Interactive retelling of a classic Australian children's book about a boy and his pelican. (iPhone/iPad app by Blowfish.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-boy/id1394910958 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Blowfish](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446874849)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Family
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 2.90/5 from 35 App Store ratings · 49 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 503 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Russian, European Spanish
- Released: 2018-11-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-22
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-boy/id1394910958/reviews.md

## What is Storm Boy?

Based on Colin Thiele's 1964 children’s book of the same name, Storm Boy takes place on the beaches of South Australia near the mouth of the Murray River, where the titular protagonist rescues orphaned pelican chicks, one of whom later becomes the child’s pet and faithful companion, Mr. Percival.

Experience an interactive retelling of the classic tale by taking control of both Storm Boy and Mr. Percival in key moments, such as when the pair rescued stranded sailors during a storm. Relive their friendship and enjoy seaside activities across a wide assortment of fun and relaxing mini-games, including sand drawing, sailing, cockle hunting, playing fetch, sand surfing, pelican feeding, and more.

## Key features

- Interactive story retelling
- Control Storm Boy and Mr. Percival
- Rescue stranded sailors
- Sand drawing mini-game
- Sailing mini-game
- Cockle hunting mini-game
- Pelican feeding mini-game

## Recent user reviews (10 of 49)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storm-boy/id1394910958/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Like

*2026-01-03, version 1.2.0*

Played this game years ago and now coming back to it with fond memories. 
Was looking for something visually engaging without the frustration of puzzle games or the violence of shooters. 
While this is more like a story book, I like it - actually came back to this title to see if the developers had released anything another similar title. Would be glad to find another. 
It’s peaceful and sometimes that’s very welcome, like being on the Australian sea shore.

### 5/5 — История дружбы

*2025-11-08*

Великолепная история дружбы от Колина Милтона . Учит доброте и ответственности за принятые решения. Это не игра, а больше книга с элементами управлением персонажем.  История короткая , но стоит внимая .

### 1/5 — Not worth playing

*2024-06-11, version 1.2.0*

The cost is not worth the experience that takes less than an hour to finish this is a complete waste of money.

### 1/5 — Зря потраченные деньги!

*2023-09-18*

Верните деньги! Ужасная игра!!! Какой-то потенциал может визуально есть, но своих денег она не стоит!!!! Ужас!! 0 из 100

### 2/5 — Not worth it

*2021-02-12, version 1.2.0*

Beautiful game. Not challenging at all and sad ending. Played it in 15 minutes🤦🏽‍♀️🙄 definitely needed to be longer since I paid for it. Should be a free game.

### 1/5 — Very bad game. It is not worth it!

*2020-07-24, version 1.2.0*

I just bought it today for my kids and they played it for what 5-7 min and done. It is very bad game and not worth it. Please, I would like to get my money back!

### 5/5 — A beautiful moment

*2020-05-09, version 1.2.0*

Short but incredibly well thought out, a lovely story to get temporarily lost in

### 1/5 — Könnte gut sein, ist es aber nicht!

*2020-04-05*

Das Spiel könnte gut sein, ist es aber nicht! Gameplay ist schwach, Story mager und die Grafik höchstens nett...

### 5/5 — Thanks, Australia

*2020-02-20, version 1.2.0*

I wanted to play an Australian game while waiting for a plane in Melbourne, and this was the perfect choice. Thanks, Australia, I enjoyed my trip!

### 3/5 — I can’t  finish the end scene because there’s no post

*2020-01-14, version 1.2.0*

If the post is the light, it doesn’t work
But over all a very good game

## Frequently asked questions about Storm Boy

### What is Storm Boy about?

Storm Boy is an interactive retelling of Colin Thiele's classic 1964 children's book. It follows the story of a boy on the beaches of South Australia who rescues orphaned pelican chicks, forming a special bond with one named Mr. Percival. Players experience key moments from the story and engage in various seaside activities.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect?

The app offers an interactive retelling of the classic tale, allowing you to control both Storm Boy and his pet pelican, Mr. Percival. You'll participate in key story moments and enjoy a variety of fun and relaxing mini-games like sand drawing, sailing, cockle hunting, and pelican feeding.

### Is this app free to download?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What are the common use cases for this app?

This app is ideal for families looking for an engaging and educational experience based on a beloved children's book. It's perfect for quiet playtime, introducing children to classic literature, or simply enjoying a relaxing game with charming mini-games and a heartwarming story.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.0 — 2019-07-12

Implemented several bug fixes and added in localisation support for the following languages: 

- English
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Russian

### 1.0.3 — 2018-12-05

Improved performance for lower-end devices, improved touch input for Storm Boy walking on the beach.

### 1.0.2 — 2018-11-14

Improved graphics for iPhone XS.

### 1.0.1 — 2018-11-09

Fixed some lighting in various scenes.

### 1.0 — 2018-11-09

No release notes.

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## Related topics

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