Warlock of Firetop Mountain

Journey into Zagor's Domain

Ratings

Age

13+

Roleplaying

Languages

English

Latest Version 1.22

Thu Jan 18 2018

Fixed a build problem with Zagor's Maze

Enter the depths of Firetop Mountain! This adaptation of the famous gamebook features a living 3D map, tactical turn-based combat, and over a dozen heroes with unique stories. Every choice you make impacts the narrative, leading to multiple endings and countless secrets hidden within the Warlock's domain.

Dinsun Expert Review

Our Expert Score

88/100

The Warlock of Firetop Mountain is a stunning digital adaptation of the classic Fighting Fantasy gamebook. It transforms the text-based adventure into a living tabletop world, where characters are represented by beautifully detailed virtual figurines. As you navigate the dungeon, the world literally unfolds around you, creating a sense of wonder that matches the original book's mystery.

The combat system is a highlight—shifting from simple choice-making to a simultaneous turn-based grid system. You have to predict enemy movements while positioning your hero for the perfect strike. With multiple heroes to choose from, each with their own unique motivations and quest lines, the replayability is significantly higher than the original book. It’s a dark, atmospheric, and highly tactical RPG that honors its heritage while pushing the genre forward.

Dinsun reviewed on: Mon Oct 14 2024

Features

Tabletop aesthetic with virtual figurines

Simultaneous turn-based combat

Thousand of choices and narrative paths

Multiple unlockable heroes

Atmospheric soundtrack and visuals

Tips & Walkthrough

Combat Positioning

Since combat happens simultaneously, look at enemy animations to guess where they will move. Use 'Clash' actions to cancel out enemy attacks.

Gameplays

Hero Selection

Each hero has a unique starting point and different interactions with the NPCs in the mountain. Replay with different characters to see the full story.

Screenshot

Q&A

It follows the original story but adds new characters, tactical combat, and expanded lore.

Ratings & Reviews

App Store Editors’ Notes

Enjoyable entry in the genre but some minor gripe

Sat Mar 04 2017 OriginalGrumpyOldMan

Update: screen orientation issue fixed, rating raised :) Not quite perfect but very nice indeed. So far, so fun. I think it's distinct enough from Inkle's offerings, and I'm not going to complain about more entries in one of my favourite genres. Looks great on the larger iPad (but a minor issue, at the end). However, now that you have this game engine working, and played it safe by recycling yet again an ancient gamebook, how about using it for some new, original content? (and of course the same holds true for Inkle as well) I'd very much support that! With my wallet! One star docked for not auto sensing orientation... I understand that portrait mode is not an option since it changes the whole aspect ratio & layout, but come on, at least flip your game the right side up... many people use non-rotatable cases, how is that supposed to work? (Er, well... I had to fold over the cover completely and prop the whole thing up against something else on the table, awkward)

Great presentation, repetitive gameplay

Tue Aug 31 2021 Nedwyrd

Back in the day with so few choices for solo roleplay, adventure books seemed like a way to experience an RPG when there was no D&D game happening. Today there are so many better solo options to scratch the RPG itch, so why play a trial and error adventure game with somewhat random combat? Nostalgia perhaps, but replaying the same adventure over and over trying to remember the right moves is exactly the downside of those adventure books that modern tech should be used to overcome, not enshrine. Game books were tiresome then, and now it is no different, except for the fact that there are so many way better game choices out there. Cool graphics cannot hide very mediocre gameplay. Time better spent elsewhere.

Crashes no more

Fri Jan 19 2018 darknightkcmo

Update: Reported problem. Received very responsive email from Neil. Problem fixed and update sent in just one day. Great support. Update star ratings back to 5 for this supurb game. Game frashes going into maze. Sent report. Cleared all memory. No help. This is incredible game whe works. Started after update from yesterday, though i never reached this far before so dont know if that is cause. once fix il update this very special game to 5 stars. It is brilliant!

I haven’t been able to land a hit.

Wed Nov 14 2018 Razle Dazle

Look great but I haven't landed a hit yet. In this game you don't attack a space occupied by the opponent, instead you attack a space you think the opponent will go. Sound confusing? It is.

Broke Tap to Continue...

Sat Oct 07 2017 Hnhyjrssgymogfhfr

Was 5 stars, but your last patch broke Tap to Continue, so it does not work half the time. This makes the game unplayable, and, thus 1 Star. Fix the problem and don’t patch in additional problems, and the review will go back to 5 stars.

Buggy

Sun Oct 22 2017 Geoff MacLeod

Tapping to continue fails occasionally...which means you cannot continue...which means the game is unplayable.

Awesome game, but crashes on iPad OS 13

Thu Oct 24 2019 Bojangles9999

I would give this game 5 stars - but it crashes on load with iPad OS 13. Please update, or stop selling it!

Entertaining and nostalgic

Tue Feb 28 2017 theslowlane

Excellent game. Tin Man Games raised the bar with this one. They know story telling and this is a great adaptation of the original gamebook. The graphics—especially the way rooms fall into view—and the use of 'miniatures' is a nice touch without being gimmicky. Well done. Add auto rotation so I don't have to relearn right and left ;-) I understand the gripes about save points, but this gamebook implements them in a smart manner consistent with old-school game mechanics. Games used to have consequences. Complaining about having to replay a small portion of the game? I don't get that—you're playing a game!