Gamebook Friday: Bloodbones' Sale - 66% off!

The app version of my Fighting Fantasy gamebook Bloodbones is currently 66% off on both Google Play and at the App Store. If you've not tried it yourself yet, now would seem like a good time.

World Book Day 2015

Today is World Book Day, and this being 2015, you can now purchase many of my books through Google Play, to read on the Android device of your choice.

Latest additional to Google Play is YOU ARE THE HERO - A History of Fighting Fantasy Gamebooks, but you'll also find my Pax Britannia Steampunk novels on there, and my Nazi Zombie Army story Götterdämmerung.

Simply follow this link to find out more.

Gamebook Friday: YOU ARE THE HERO now available on Google Play

I have exciting news for you this Gamebook Friday. YOU ARE THE HERO - A History of Fighting Fantasy Gamebooks is now available to download to the Android device of your choice, via Google Play.

And yes, before you ask, that is the same book that has garnered 46 5-star reviews on Amazon - and nothing less! ;-)

Of course, if you prefer your books in processed tree carcass format, hard-backed and weighing over a kilogram, then you can still pick up a signed copy for yourself here.

Gamebook Friday: Warlock's Bounty

Warlock's Bounty: Revenge of the Sorcerer, continues to receive rave reviews on Google Play.

It's been some time since I last tried a gamebook but I must say I'm impressed with what's available so far. Keep up the good work! (5 stars)

I can't say enough good things about the writing in the story-book-thing, or how much I've enjoyed the 'choose your adventure' style progression. I think more RPGs should be modelled in a manner such as this. (4 stars)

This is a great game, nice story mode with a nicely balanced card-based battle game. I don't have time to learn a complex card system so perfect for me - and tips its hat to Fighting Fantasy books. Well done. (5 stars)

If you've yet to download Warlock's Bounty for your Android device, you can do so here.

Warlock's Bounty: Revenge of the Sorcerer - The Remix!

Warlock's Bounty: Revenge of the Sorcerer is available once again from Google Play for all you Android users out there.

If you've not heard of Warlock's Bounty before (a gamebook app with card-based combat developed by Emil Bakalinov of Attic Squad and written by Yours Truly) then check out the blurb below, read the reviews, and then click this link to buy it for your own device.

You are a mighty wizard, once apprenticed to the sorcerer Corax Whiteraven, guardian of the lands of Lloegyr. When Whiteraven’s familiar appears out of the blue carrying an urgent message from its master, you embark upon a mission that will test your mettle and magical abilities to the full. For Lloegyr’s guardian – the greatest sorcerer of them all – is in danger, and needs your help!

 

 

"Takes me back to the day when I used to read these types of books. The subtle music adds much to the story. The card game is easy to learn and fun to play." 5 out of 5!

 

"One of the best games I've played in a while, having loved the Choose Your Own Adventures since I was a kid this game brings back a lot of happy memories, the design, look and flow of the game is perfect." 10 out of 10!

 

"The storyline is good and the writing is great."

 

"I love gamebooks and I love collectable card games, so Warlock's Bounty is like a dream come true for me... There is an excellent story and the combat system provides you with many decsions." 5 out of 5!

 

"Great game. Lots of fun and entertainment. I look forward to the sequel." 5 out of 5!

 

 

Gamebook Tuesday: Temple of the Spider God on Android

What?!? Gamebook Tuesday?!? Has the world gone mad?!?

Yes well, it quite possibly has*, or will do very soon, since Temple of the Spider God, my first Gamebook Adventure for Tin Man Games, is now available for Android users!

And I think that's pretty much all you need to know... Other than that Temple of the Spider God was a Pocket Gamer 2012 Awards Best Adventure/RPG Game nominee! That it came second in the Best App Ever Awards 2011! That it was #1 ranked iPad Dice Game in 10 countries and top #10 ranked iPad RPG Game in 15 countries. And that it was Top #5 ranked iPhone Dice Game in 16 countries and top #10 RPG Game in 7 countries including US, UK, Canada and Australia!

So what are you waiting for, Android owners? Go pick it up and play now!

* Or is it just me?

Gamebook Friday: Warlock's Bounty

Another glowing review of Warlock's Bounty has appeared online. Here's a taster:


I’m a big fan of Choose Your Own Adventure novels and now the world has started to go digital along comes a wave of Choose Your Own titles that are bringing a whole new experience to these type of stories.

Warlock’s Bounty is one of them. You play as a mighty wizard who was once an apprentice to the sorcerer Corax Whiteraven guardian of the land of Lloegyr... The game itself is simple to read and understand how to play...

This first story is called Revenge of the Sorcerer and was written by Jonathan Green.


You can read the review in its entirety here, and you can buy Warlock's Bounty for your Android phone here.

Gamebook Friday: A quick update

Having been all about my new Warhammer 40,000 Path to Victory gamebook HERALD OF OBLIVION last week, this Friday I've got a quick update for you concerning certain other gamebook properties.

First up there's some tantalizing news and images from Tin Man Games.

Secondly, there's up update from Attic Squad Games about Warlock's Bounty.

Thirdly, Mr Ian Livingstone - Games Industry Analyst - was spotted on the news this week.

Gamebook Friday: Warlock's Bounty

Some of you may have noticed earlier in the year that I was working on a new gamebook app. Well I can now reveal what it was I was working on...

Warlock’sBounty

By Emil Bakalinov

Available now from Attic Squad Games, a new concept in role-playing games.

Warlock’s Bounty

Are you a fan of interactive fiction or collectible card combat games? Then Warlock’s Bounty is the game for you. A brand new concept in gaming, Warlock’s Bounty combines strategic magic card combat with an involving, story-driven gamebook experience, written by one of the leading authors in the gamebook genre.

Book 1

Revenge of the Sorcerer

By Jonathan Green

You are a mighty wizard, once apprenticed to the sorcerer Corax Whiteraven, guardian of the lands of Lloegyr. When Whiteraven’s familiar appears out of the blue carrying an urgent message from its master, you embark upon a mission that will test your mettle and magical abilities to the full. For Lloegyr’s guardian – the greatest sorcerer of them all – is in danger, and needs your help!

Game features:

      Your choice affects how the story progresses.

      Novel approach to interactive storytelling focused on locations; your previous actions can change what happens at locations when you revisit them.

      Determine the outcome of magical duels using cards as opposed to rolling dice.

      Tailor your card deck to create the optimum spell and weapon combinations for the many battles ahead.

      Find and collect even more powerful weapons and spells throughout your adventure.

      Features fantastic fantasy artwork throughout and every card is illustrated in full colour.

      Studio produced music and sound effects.

      Play in bite-sized chunks; your progress is saved at every step so you can continue from exactly where you left off playing last.

Developed by Emil Bakalinov – a highly experienced coder, life-long fan of interactive fiction and magic card strategy games, and founder of Attic Squad Games.

Written by Jonathan Green – a veteran of the gamebook genre having penned numerous titles for many popular franchises, including Fighting Fantasy, Doctor Who, Star Wars and Tin Man Games’ Gamebook Adventures.

Warlock's Bounty: Revenge of the Sorcerer is available for download from Google Play now!