# The King and The Salamander

> Historical adventure game with puzzles and educational content. (iPhone/iPad app by Centre des monuments nationaux.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-king-and-the-salamander/id979972129 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Centre des monuments nationaux](https://appshunter.io/developer/924542081)
- Category: Games, Education, Adventure
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.17/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 1.1 GB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-04-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-king-and-the-salamander/id979972129/reviews.md

## What is The King and The Salamander?

** IMPORTANT**  : This game requires an iPad 2 (or newer), iPhone 4 (or newer) or iPod touch 5th Generation.

***Note: "The King and the Salamander" is an episodic game in 11 parts. Only Episode 1 is included in the free app. Once paid, the application is totally unlocked (updates included)***

Play Francis I and Spark, his faithful salamander ! Go on an incredible adventure that changed course of French history by exploring five magnificent national heritage sites full of puzzles and secrets.

Follow the advice of Spark, your salamander and precious ally in your adventure. Send him to sneak into hard-to-reach places and through flames to solve puzzles before anyone's the wiser.

A scripted story based on historical events, discover the iconic landmarks of the era and the reign of Francis I. Relive encounters with historical figures and take advantage of the detailed informative content to learn more about these major events in the history of France.

The most beautiful castles of France, starting from the coronation of the King in Reims, by way of the Fortress of If, travel through France, Europe and History experiencing a king's incredible royal destiny and an adventure with funny and visually stylish graphics.

Note: "The King and the Salamander" is an episodic game in 5 parts. Only Episode 1 is included in the free app. The 4 following episodes are available in as part of an integrated bundle.

## Key features

- Episodic gameplay
- Puzzle solving
- Historical exploration
- Educational content
- Character-driven adventure
- Visually stylish graphics

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-king-and-the-salamander/id979972129/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Dummy’s make the game

*2020-07-02*

You can only play the first level and second why do all the strategy games have to cost money for the other missions there’s a game called Valiant Hearts great war it gives you more missions download it it’s way better and four dollars just for more missions big NOOOO valiant hearts it’s still cost money but you still get more missions awesome storytelling to i’ll download this or was it your money for JUNK download valiant hearts it’s WAY better

### 2/5 — You can’t get past that level!!!!!!!!!!!😡😡😡

*2019-01-13*

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!! My mom bought the game and until the second-to-last level I was so .................um..............how do I say it...... amazing awesome the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!UNTIL DON DON DON !!!!!!”THE SECOND TO LAST LEVEL”
after you get the King’s friends to his bedroom the screen narrows and you can’t do ANYTHING. I repeat that word ANYTHING!!! I repeat that word AN!!Y!!THING!!!!!!

### 1/5 — No way to buy full version

*2018-07-06*

We keep trying to buy the full version, but it just gives us the age verification math problems over and over. Too bad, it seemed like a promising game for my young salamander fan.

### 5/5 — Does it take so long for you?

*2015-10-15*

Umm......when I downloaded it and then I played
It well it was loading and nothing I mean NOTHING! Happened😅

## Frequently asked questions about The King and The Salamander

### Does The King and The Salamander have ads?

The provided data does not specify if The King and The Salamander contains advertisements. It is offered for free with in-app purchases for additional episodes.

### What devices can I play The King and The Salamander on?

The King and The Salamander is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices. It requires at least an iPad 2, iPhone 4, or iPod touch 5th Generation.

### How much does The King and The Salamander cost?

The King and The Salamander is free to download and includes the first episode. The remaining four episodes are available as an integrated bundle purchase.

### What is the age rating for The King and The Salamander?

The King and The Salamander has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger players and families.

### How often is The King and The Salamander updated?

The King and The Salamander was last updated on May 23, 2016, with version 1.0.11. The game is episodic, and updates are included with the paid bundle.

### What is the gameplay like in The King and The Salamander?

The game involves playing as Francis I, exploring historical sites, and solving puzzles with the help of Spark, a salamander. Spark can access hard-to-reach areas to aid in puzzle-solving.

### Can I play The King and The Salamander offline?

The provided description does not explicitly state whether The King and The Salamander supports offline play. However, as an episodic adventure game, it may require an internet connection for certain features or downloads.

### What is the user sentiment for The King and The Salamander?

The King and The Salamander has a rating of 2.2 stars from 6 ratings, suggesting a mixed to negative user reception based on the available data.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.11 — 2016-05-23

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

EVERY EPISODE ARE NOW AVAILABLE!

- Correction of bugs.

### 1.0.10 — 2015-10-14

New Castles :Castle of Puyguilhem, Castle of Talcy, Castle of Vincennes, Basilica of Saint Denis

### 1.0.9 — 2015-10-06

Fixed bugs

### 1.0.8 — 2015-09-16

Due to a known bug, the new castles will appear to be locked. You'll have to complete again the mission before the new castles in order to unlock them. We'll post an update correcting the problem as soon as we can.

New castles : Oiron and Assier

### 1.0.7 — 2015-07-23

the game has been optimized , minor bugs resolved

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