What's New

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

Minor Bug Fixes

App Description

Nostalgia overload! Fighting Fantasy returns with Ian Livingstone's classic, The Forest of Doom.

Take part in one of the classic gamebook experiences that introduced a whole generation to fantasy role-playing games! Computer gaming was in its infancy and it was the early days of tabletop RPGs when The Forest of Doom exploded into bookshops in the early 80s, proudly displaying Iain McCaig's iconic cover.

You can relive the adventures in Darkwood Forest on your iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad, lovingly updated for digital devices. Presented in full colour with realistic physics-based dice rolling for battles, auto-mapping, an auto-updated adventure sheet and stat keeping.

** REVIEWS **

“It’s the kind of experience that reminds one what fun interactive fiction can be, as well as making the promise of new Fighting Fantasy titles from Tin Man Games soon, all the more exciting.” - 148 APPS - 4.5/5 - EDITOR'S CHOICE!

“Given that Tin Man Games’s previous two efforts were quite similar in tone, the change of scenery in The Forest of Doom is very welcome indeed. It’s also encouraging to see the developer adding content to its already-robust Gamebook engine – you now have an auto-map, which records your progress and makes your choices that little bit easier.” - POCKET GAMER - 9/10 - GOLD AWARD!

“This is a beautiful, wonderful adaptation of the classic book. It has every bell and whistle you could ask for in terms of making the experience of playing Forest of Doom as enjoyable as possible. If you’re here looking for the book on your iOS device, look no further. This is what you want. If you’re a fan of game books but don’t know this one at all, I give it a hearty recommendation. This is one of the classics of the genre and it has been given the usual royal treatment from the developer.” - TOUCH ARCADE - 4/5

“Tin Man Games has done a great job of bringing this classic story to iOS, and for us choose-your-own-adventure geeks it’s great to have on our phones or tablets.” - SLIDE TO PLAY - 4/4

** FEATURES **

• Make the gamebook as easy or hard as you like and even turn on a special cheat mode to read it old-school!
• Atmospheric new visuals which can be turned off to make the gamebook look like it came off the printing press in the 80s!
• NEW Auto-mapping! Never get lost in Darkwood Forest.
• Iain McCaig's famous cover animated and brought to life.
• Malcolm Barter's classic illustrations colorised for the app, making full use of the high-resolution retina displays.
• Fantastic new cover artwork to unlock!
• Achievements to find throughout the gamebook with full Game Center connectivity.

The Forest of Doom has been brought to iOS using Tin Man Games’ critically acclaimed Gamebook Adventures Engine featuring:

• Universal iOS support. Buy the app once and it works on all your devices!
• Read the book horizontally or vertically on your iPad.
• An automated Adventure Sheet to keep track of stats and inventory.
• Realistic physics based dice rolling. Shake your iOS device!
• Artwork gallery. Find an illustration in the gamebook and be able to access it full-screen forever.
• Bookmarking system which saves your position in the gamebook, much like putting your fingers between the pages to remember your previous page when reading the paperback!
• Specially composed soundtrack and sound effects.

Writer, Ian Livingstone, was one of the co-founders of Games Workshop and has continued to have a distinguished career in both tabletop gaming and video games. He is currently the Life President of Eidos, recently overseeing the release of the latest Tomb Raider game.

Cover artist, Iain McCaig, has an extensive print and film portfolio, and is probably best known for designing Padmé Amidala and Darth Maul for The Phantom Menace!

iPhone Screenshots

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iPad Screenshots

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App Changes

  • June 11, 2013 Initial release
  • June 23, 2013 New version 1.1
  • June 29, 2013 New version 1.2
  • August 28, 2013 New version 1.3
  • January 09, 2014 Price decrease: $5.99 -> $4.99
  • January 31, 2014 Price increase: $4.99 -> $5.99
  • March 04, 2014 New version 1.40
  • May 22, 2014 Price decrease: $5.99 -> $3.99
  • June 02, 2014 Price increase: $3.99 -> $5.99
  • January 01, 2015 New version 1.700
  • February 12, 2015 New version 1.800
  • November 26, 2015 Price decrease: $5.99 -> $1.99
  • December 02, 2015 Price increase: $1.99 -> $5.99
  • December 16, 2015 Price decrease: $5.99 -> $1.99
  • January 05, 2016 Price increase: $1.99 -> $5.99
  • March 10, 2016 New version 1.4842
  • July 20, 2016 Price decrease: $5.99 -> $2.99
  • November 23, 2016 Price decrease: $2.99 -> $0.99
  • December 05, 2016 Price increase: $0.99 -> $2.99
  • December 18, 2016 Price decrease: $2.99 -> $0.99
  • January 02, 2017 Price increase: $0.99 -> $2.99
  • June 14, 2019 Price increase: $2.99 -> $5.99
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  • June 15, 2019 Price increase: $2.99 -> $5.99
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