Fighting Fantasy: The Forest of Doom

Get ready to relive the fantasy adventure that introduced an entire generation to the world of role-playing games with the return of Ian Livingstone's classic gamebook, The Forest of Doom. First launched in the early '80s, The Forest of Doom made an immediate impact with its groundbreaking presentation and Iain McCaig's incredible cover art. Now, thanks to Tin Man Games, you can relive the experience of wandering through Darkwood Forest on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. The game has been specifically designed to make full use of digital devices by presenting full-color graphics, realistic virtual dice rolls, auto-mapping, auto-updated adventure sheets, and stat keeping. No longer do you need to lug around a physical book to enjoy this classic tale. Critics have raved about the new version with Pocket Gamer awarding it a score of 9/10 and describing the addition of an auto-map as "very welcome indeed." Meanwhile, Touch Arcade calls The Forest of Doom adaptation a "beautiful, wonderful" version of the classic game, while Slide to Play applauds it as "great to have on our phones or tablets." Additional features include options to adjust the difficulty of the game or activate a cheat mode, as well as the ability to turn off the updated visuals for a retro feel. Game Center connectivity enables you to achieve important milestones while playing and the new cover artwork is something to look forward to. Tin Man Games has brought the classic gamebook to life using its critically acclaimed Gamebook Adventures Engine, which supports universal iOS devices. Additional features such as an automated adventure sheet, bookmarking system, artwork gallery, and specially composed soundtrack and sound effects round out the experience. Creator Ian Livingstone is well known for his work with Games Workshop and as Life President of Eidos. The cover art, created by Iain McCaig, is equally impressive, with his extensive print and film portfolio even including design work for Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of The Forest of Doom once more with this amazing digital recreation.