# The Cryptkeepers of Hallowford — A Heroic Fantasy Dungeon Crawl

> Interactive text-based fantasy novel with branching story choices. (iPhone/iPad app by Choice of Games LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cryptkeepers-of-hallowford/id1323381756 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Choice of Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/348940935)
- Category: Games, Books, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: $7.99
- Rating: 3.40/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 41 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-12-21
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cryptkeepers-of-hallowford/id1323381756/reviews.md

## What is The Cryptkeepers of Hallowford?

Sharpen your sword to save Hallowford in this sequel to The Hero of Kendrickstone! Monstrous creatures prowl beneath the streets of Hallowford. When enigmatic Cryptkeepers Guild sends a call for adventurers, you must answer. You'll discover secrets in the crypts that are better left hidden, and a revelation that will shake Hallowford to its very foundations.

“Cryptkeepers of Hallowford” is a 360,000 word interactive fantasy novel by Paul Wang, 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.

Step into the role of a veteran adventurer in a high fantasy world. Sharpen your steel, prepare your spells, and practise your silver tongue. Decide who to trust and who to betray. Discover lost secrets and forbidden magic. Ally with the powerful Cryptkeepers Guild, the town watch, your fellow adventurers, or follow your own agenda. Save Hallowford, or engineer its downfall for your own gain.

• Play as male, female, or non-binary; gay or straight.
• Continue the story of your adventurer from The Hero of Kendrickstone or create a new character.
• Play as a mighty warrior, or a smooth-tongued negotiator, a powerful mage, a stealthy infiltrator, or anything in between.
• Amass ancient secrets and lost knowledge to give you an edge in and out of combat.
• Betray or befriend knights, guildmasters, and your fellow adventurers.
• Delve into the sprawling underground passages beneath the town of Hallowford.
• Be an altruistic hero, a cruel villain, or someone just looking to make a little gold.

Will you complete your quest and save the town? Or will you make enemies of the Cryptkeepers of Hallowford?

## Key features

- Text-based interactive novel
- Branching story choices
- Character customization
- Multiple playstyles
- Uncover secrets and lore
- Ally or betray characters

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-cryptkeepers-of-hallowford/id1323381756/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Meh

*2018-01-19*

Not up to the caliber of it's predecessor by a long shot. Choices didn't seem relevant, no way to improve/ alter stat at all, etc... "severely wounded" in every fight without real chance to fight. Ending made any position you held irrelevant.

### 2/5 — Meh

*2017-12-29*

Not that great. It was quite a disappointment compared to the first. The story seemed rushed and some of the choices and story didn’t even really make sense. I feel like my hero from the original actually got worse as the story went on. It’s a decent story at best but I don’t feel excited about doing many more plays

### 1/5 — Not worth it

*2017-12-29*

This was a very disappointing sequel to the hero of kendricktone and I would not waste my money.

### 3/5 — Overall, good.

*2017-12-28*

The writing is good, and I like the plot. HOWEVER, the lack of achievements disturbs me. That’s been a constant for the genre that I miss. Also, there is very little opportunity for leveling up of skills in this one.
NOT SUGGESTED UNLESS YOU HAVE PLAYED KENDRICKSTONE!

### 3/5 — Odd

*2017-12-27, version 1.0.0*

This is the first book I read by Paul Wang that I really wasn't into. The infinity books are truly some of the best choice/hosted games they have to offer, but this just doesn't cut it, not at all. For me, it felt like a completely different author wrote this one. None of the characters are really that intriguing, the language they talk in is juvenile and it doesn't fit the setting at all. It honestly feels like a high school version of Paul Wang wrote this. Also, there was that one weird non-binary thing going on with one of the characters (can't remember the name). What was that all about? It felt so random and there was even a part where your character can ask about their pronouns, and it just felt so out of place. The first book in this series was decent, but this one really drops the ball for me. I'll give it three stars just because Paul wrote it and I really like all his other stuff and I know this doesn't represent his best writing ability.

### 1/5 — Pass

*2017-12-27*

TL;DR: Boring story, boring NPCs, the author is capable of so much better—give it a pass. 

It feels like something took the life out of Choice of Games in 2017, as each new release has either been average your mediocre. Unfortunately, this game is in the latter category. 

The preceding game in the series, Hero of Kendrickstone, was an average game, but at least it was enjoyable enough for a knockoff Dungeons & Dragons sort of game, had characters that were interesting, a villain with a clear motive, and had a little bit of replayability. 

This game lacks the positive factors of its predecessor. 

None of the NPCs are compelling. The PC initially ventures forth with two characters, both of whom if you’re to be trying their best to be annoying. Then, those people disappear never to be seen / heard from again after the first act. 

 There are two other higher level and PCs which more or less lot in after that. One of them is a man from a foreign land who is somewhat compelling. The other is simply predictable, made more so by the fact that he’s the one chosen to be Choice of Games’ token “non binary” character (In a series where romantic relationships have played almost no role so far) who, distractingly, the author insists on describing using the plural pronoun “they”. 

Look, you can think what you want about gender roles in society, and certainly you can include anything you want in a game you’re writing yourself, but consider that a fantasy story where characters can be metaphysically different from humans, told in a non-visual medium where communication efficiency is key, calling a singular person by a plural pronoun isn’t edgy, it isn’t progressive, it’s just confusing. 

And in a text adventure, confusing leads to boring. Boring leads to me stopping the game and deleting it from my phone.

The game ended pretty quickly, and they don’t appear to be any big moral choices, unless you want your PC to play the “Snively Whiplash cartoony bad guy” path.

 Bizarrely, the game ask me during my play through whether I wanted to start a “relationship“ with one of the characters....after the crisis had been resolved. 

 Are you kidding me? Starting a romance in the dénouement??!? Was the game intended to be longer but got cut?

The game is all the more disappointing, because its author, Paul Wang, has written two of what are arguably the best choice script games of all time: Sabres of infinity and Guns of infinity. (And you should play those, if you haven’t yet.) 

I am left thinking that this game was either rushed out to meet a deadline, or if the author put this out as an Andy Kaufman-esque parody of the sort of dreck Choice of Games has put out in the last year.

Either way, keep on walking, Man on the Moon.

### 3/5 — Good read but my book of mad whispers is....

*2017-12-26*

My book of mad whispers did not carry on from the first installment what was the point in getting the book if I couldn’t use it again?????

### 5/5 — Fantastic Second Installment!

*2017-12-22*

This a great second installment in the series.  I highly recommend it for fans of Hero of Kendrickstone and of interactive fiction in general.  It’s a great traditional dungeon crawl with modern twists.

## Frequently asked questions about The Cryptkeepers of Hallowford

### What is Cryptkeepers of Hallowford?

Cryptkeepers of Hallowford is a 360,000-word interactive fantasy novel where your choices control the story. It is entirely text-based, without graphics or sound effects, and is powered by your imagination.

### Can I play Cryptkeepers of Hallowford offline?

As an entirely text-based game, Cryptkeepers of Hallowford does not require an internet connection to play once downloaded. You can enjoy the adventure anytime, anywhere.

### How does Cryptkeepers of Hallowford compare to The Hero of Kendrickstone?

Cryptkeepers of Hallowford is a sequel to The Hero of Kendrickstone. You can continue the story of your adventurer from the previous game or create a new character.

### What kind of characters can I play in Cryptkeepers of Hallowford?

You can play as male, female, or non-binary, and choose your romantic orientation (gay or straight). You can also embody different roles like a warrior, mage, negotiator, or infiltrator.

### What is the age rating for Cryptkeepers of Hallowford?

Cryptkeepers of Hallowford is rated 12+, making it suitable for players aged 12 and above.

### How often is Cryptkeepers of Hallowford updated?

The latest version of Cryptkeepers of Hallowford is 1.0.10, which was last updated on January 8, 2026. Updates typically focus on refining the narrative and ensuring a smooth player experience.

### Does Cryptkeepers of Hallowford have ads?

Yes, Cryptkeepers of Hallowford contains advertisements. These ads are integrated into the game experience.

### What devices support Cryptkeepers of Hallowford?

Cryptkeepers of Hallowford is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, offering a portable interactive fiction experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.10 — 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 "The Cryptkeepers of Hallowford", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.0.9 — 2023-08-25

Now you can delete your saved games. If you enjoy "The Cryptkeepers of Hallowford", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.0.7 — 2023-06-27

Bug fixes. If you enjoy "The Cryptkeepers of Hallowford", please leave us a written review. It really helps!

### 1.0.6 — 2023-04-28

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

### 1.0.5 — 2021-10-24

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

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