# The Daring Mermaid Expedition — Prove mermaids actually exist > Interactive text-based novel about proving mermaid existence. (iPhone/iPad app by Choice of Games LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-daring-mermaid-expedition/id1076119826 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Choice of Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/348940935) - Category: Games, Books, Adventure, Role Playing - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.60/5 from 19 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 29 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2016-02-12 - Data updated: 2026-08-19 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-daring-mermaid-expedition/id1076119826/reviews.md ## What is The Daring Mermaid Expedition? Take a scientifically inaccurate romp in pirate-infested waters! Will you prove to the Royal German Marinological Society that mermaids really exist? "The Daring Mermaid Expedition" is a 71,000-word interactive novel by Andrea Phillips, author of "The Daring Adventures of Lucy Smokeheart." 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. You are an up-and-coming researcher, tasked with proving the existence of mermaids in order to be admitted to the exclusive Royal German Marinological Society. With a member of the Society as your patron, you’ll brave pirate attacks and dubious academics to fight your way to Broken Shell Island and scientize the mythical mermaid kingdom. Play as a vengeful mermaid-hater, dispassionate scientist, or soft-hearted daydreamer. Or just chuck it all and embrace piracy on the crew of the infamous Lucy Smokeheart herself! Will you join the illustrious ranks of the Society, or wind up in prison for scientific fraud? Spend the rest of your life living underwater, or be devoured by carnivorous fish-people? You’re on a mermaid expedition—it’s time to sink or swim. • Ten distinct endings to discover! • Develop statistics like academic rigor, credibility, and blood loss! • 100% gender-neutral. Play whatever gender and sexuality you choose! We're not the boss of you! • Dozens of achievements! Or maybe one dozen. Or more? Actually we're not sure how many, we lost count! But there are definitely achievements! • Guaranteed to be at least 92% scientifically and historically inaccurate! • Navigate tricky interpersonal situations with wit, charm, or awkwardness! • Seduce your patron – or become bitter academic rivals! ## Key features - Interactive text-based novel - Choice-driven narrative - Multiple distinct endings - Develop character statistics - Gender-neutral character options - Dozens of achievements ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Rest of the Game | $4.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 19) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-daring-mermaid-expedition/id1076119826/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Mogging all these text rpgs *2026-05-01* Peak ### 1/5 — :( *2019-06-13* Let me begin by saying that I love Choice of Games and have bought over thirty of their games. With that being said, this is the only one which I consider absolutely not worth the money. It seems to have fallen short of the quality of most of the other stories. *Spoiler warning for anyone who actually cares about anything that happens in this. The writing is rushed and often childish - and not in a good way. I read another Choice of Games story, Sixth Grade Detective, which obviously involved young characters and an elementary school setting, but which was many times more interesting and well-written than this one. For being such purportedly legendary creatures, the mermaids are found with little difficulty by the MC, which removes the satisfaction that comes from me actually having to figure anything out. There are some strange twists of phrase, such as: “She has turned a blazing red color, very like the hide of the crimson cave shark” “The crew don't much care for kids like you” I would look for more examples, but I can’t be bothered. It also feels like your choices don’t matter, since I’ve gotten the same ending three times regardless of the decisions I make. Plus there is only one love interest option. The other characters are unremarkable and underdeveloped. Crazy-mermaid-man and disapproving-fiancée-lady (I forgot their names because I didn’t have any reason to care about them) just had an unrealistic and rather juvenile relationship. The child whose name I also forgot is mostly just annoying. And the story completely skips over the part where MC trains with their mentor, thereby removing a great opportunity for character development and actual romantic progression. Likewise, the game doesn’t expand on any sort of culture that the mermaids have. There’s no reason for me to care about helping them conceal their presence from the Society at all. Honestly, if the mermaids are dumb enough to make a game out of biting some random schmuck, they deserve to be caught. That’s just natural selection. Mostly, I’m mad because the first two chapters actually seemed decent and encouraged me to spend my money to read the rest, which was a complete letdown. In my opinion, don’t waste your money, because this app is definitely not worth it. There are plenty of other excellent Choice of Games stories out there where your choices and stats actually matter and which are so much more engaging and entertaining. ### 4/5 — Decent read for marine biologists (lol) *2018-01-25* Really good, minor grammatical error but nothing to cry about, I love interactive stories, sadly you have to pay for it before you can romance anyone haha, other than that it's really good, just not necessarily my interest in topic. ### 2/5 — AntiClimatic Ending *2017-11-23* the ending to this story was very disappointing. not worth the money ### 3/5 — Really short *2017-07-22* It was a pretty cool game but it was short and there was rly only one romance option: your patron. Towards the end it felt kind of rushed, like I expected a lot from the beginning. ### 1/5 — Can't connect to download updates. *2016-10-16* The free version gives an error that the latest version can't be downloaded. ### 4/5 — The book missing that love I asked for *2016-09-05* While it's pretty much perfect it's sad there is no behind the screen option to romance a mermaid ### 4/5 — Pretty good *2016-03-08* I enjoyed the whimsy and it was entertaining. A bit short though. ### 2/5 — Letdown *2016-02-29* The story was not bad but it was short and the choices really didn’t affect the game. I tried several different choices and the outcome was the same. The characters were really rushed and I didn’t feel anything for any of them. ### 2/5 — Cheated me! *2016-02-28* This game was great. Until it became a rip off. I chose to try out the first 2 chapters for free, and then bought the remaining story because I wanted to continue. Once I bought it-- the game notified me that it could not download the latest version of the story. My money is gone and a few days later it still won't work. ## Frequently asked questions about The Daring Mermaid Expedition ### Does The Daring Mermaid Expedition have ads? Yes, The Daring Mermaid Expedition contains advertisements. These ads may appear during gameplay or within menus. ### What is the gameplay like in The Daring Mermaid Expedition? The Daring Mermaid Expedition is a text-based interactive novel. Gameplay involves reading narrative passages and making choices that affect the story's progression and outcome. ### How many endings are there in The Daring Mermaid Expedition? The Daring Mermaid Expedition features ten distinct endings. Your choices throughout the game will determine which ending you reach. ### Can I play The Daring Mermaid Expedition offline? The Daring Mermaid Expedition is a text-based game that does not require an internet connection to play, allowing for offline enjoyment. ### What devices support The Daring Mermaid Expedition? The Daring Mermaid Expedition is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS mobile platforms. ### What is the age rating for The Daring Mermaid Expedition? The Daring Mermaid Expedition has an age rating of 9+. This indicates it is suitable for players aged 9 and older. ### How often is The Daring Mermaid Expedition updated? The Daring Mermaid Expedition was last updated on January 8, 2026, with version 1.0.10. Future updates may occur based on developer plans. ### What are the in-app purchases in The Daring Mermaid Expedition? While the base game is free, The Daring Mermaid Expedition offers in-app purchases. These typically provide additional content or features to enhance the gameplay 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 Daring Mermaid Expedition", please leave us a written review. It really helps! ### 1.0.9 — 2023-06-27 Bug fixes. If you enjoy "The Daring Mermaid Expedition", please leave us a written review. It really helps! ### 1.0.8 — 2023-04-18 Now you can disable touch slide controls in Settings. If you enjoy "The Daring Mermaid Expedition", please leave us a written review. It really helps! ### 1.0.7 — 2022-03-28 Bug fixes. If you enjoy this game, please leave us a written review. It really helps! ### 1.0.6 — 2021-10-27 Bug fixes. If you enjoy this game, please leave us a written review. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-19.*