Sorcery!

Louis Taynton (Louisrmt)

3 years ago

Truely excellent and immersive. The price for this first one however is too high as it is quite short. I finished it in a couple hours. However, the following games in the series are longer and worth their price. The character you finish with carries on into the following game and so this first one is vital for both context and starting Sorcery! 2 off well equipped. It's a shame this first one isn't free as that would make it a great hook for the series - 10/10 nevertheless

DHK

1 year ago

Excellent adaptation. I would say this is easily the best the Choose Your Own Adventure series has ever been adapted to a video game. Played before on PC, and decided to replay on mobile - didn't regret it one bit. If you're on the fence I'd highly recommend giving this a go. It's more of a prologue to Part 2 for me, as Part 2 is much more substantial, but still a hell of a lot of fun.

Reyne S.

3 years ago

Okay, this is by far one of the best story-based app games I've ever played! It's up there with the Evertree Saga in terms of writing (minus romance options) but has more focus on adventure/exploration. The spellcasting in this game is done in a really cool, sandbox kind of way, so how you fight your battles is really up to you and there's many different paths to take/choices to make. A lot of fun to explore all options with rewind feature, the spirit guide is a neat feature too. Big recommend!

Angel Flores

4 years ago

I just finished all 4 parts after a few weeks of playing. Yes, the games get very extensive even though you can finish this first part in around 3 hours. The other parts are way longer especially if you're a gamer like me that knows that it's about the journey, not the destination and you like to explore and read everything. I think that this is the best choose your own adventure rpg series that I've ever played even compared to any AAA big budget game. There are soooo many choices and endings!

A Google user

4 years ago

Absolutely wonderful! Reminiscent of the "choose your adventure," books of my youth! I was so engrossed in this adventure, I went through twice in one day!! I feel this has the potential to be a VERY satisfying serial game. I highly recommend this to any lover of the "choose your own adventure," books of yester-year!! A BIG thumbs up from this gamer!! I'll be playing this one again to see how it turns out for me next time! Great job everyone!!!

Zoe

2 years ago

Play the series now! I was fortunate enough to play this with Play Pass, but I fully recommend getting the full series. For a solid month, I did nothing on my phone but play these games: they're filled with great characters (including a gay romance if you play as a male character!), a compelling story, and multiple endings that make you want to go back and start the series over again. The combat is satisfying, if a bit easy at times, and the spellcasting is genius!

A Google user

5 years ago

First playthrough seemed short and bland. I rushed through to complete the game and survive. As I work through my 7th time, i learned how much the game has despite being the start and purposely bland and empty. Once you reach the second part, you will wish you took your time and got everything possible. Amazing story and interactive game. Not many story interactives are out there and this in depth.

Alex Purcell

3 years ago

Short experience (or maybe I rushed it). I honestly don't know. Sorcery! Is an introduction that gets your journey started. I don't recommend playing this if you don't plan on continuing on to Sorcery! 2. I found this game as a fun little playthrough to start gearing up for your adventure through Khare in Sorcery! 2. You can save character to cloud at the end and continue with your gear onto the next game.

A Google user

4 years ago

The game is very unique and a good time, but it ends quickly and abruptly, with no real resolution. At $4.99, I can't recommend this game due to this. It feels more like it should be a free demo, introducing the world and gameplay before paying for the rest of the game. It is definitely worth a try if you have Google Play Pass however. 2* at list price, 4* on Play Pass.

Jasper Profio

1 year ago

Definitely enjoyable, but I wish it was a little clearer that this is only Book 1. The description says "Four chapters" and got me thinking it was all four parts, when it's just the beginning and the description is for the entire series as a whole. Even changing the title to "Sorcery: Book 1" or similar would help avoid some of the confusion there, otherwise it comes across as a way to trick people into spending more.

Randomblock1

3 years ago

Choose your own adventure game with tons of choices. My playthrough was a bit short though, and although there are more choices I could rewind to do, I just don't feel like rerunning it, although I could. However, the second game fixes all this and practically makes you rerun it a few times for extra loot and lore. Start with this one, if you're hooked, play the next games. They build upon the same concept, with even better story mechanics.

A Google user

5 years ago

Tested on four very different devices and on all the touch response is about 1cm higher than the physical touch on the screen, often making options difficult to press or leading to pressing the wrong thing. This doesn't ruin the game, but it takes a little getting used to, is pretty annoying and just shouldn't be the case with any paid app. Other than that, this first installment is pretty awesome, but I'm kinda partial to Steve Jackson, so... Take it with a grain of salt? Edit: Problem fixed!

Jason M

3 years ago

The 'Choose Your Own Adventure' books made into a game. I can't imagine how difficult and expensive this game was to create and maintain. Every action creates a different path to reach the end. The consequences of your actions carry on through the next 3 games in the series, and beyond - to replay sorcery 1-4 again with increased difficulty because of the choices you made the first time through...

Nikki Corry

3 years ago

I have played both Sorcery! + Socery! 2 and am obsessed. This game is like a choose your own adventure book with a basic combat system thrown in. The graphics are gorgeous and the immersive storyline will suck you in quickly. The only reason I gave this one 4 stars is because it's rather short, especially compared to the 2nd chapter. I played it for free via playpass but I might have been disappointed if I'd paid $5.99, although it does have decent replayability

Alex Meseck

4 years ago

Such a great concept and execution. The mechanics are pretty great, though I personally wish the spellbook was easier to navigate and the spellcasting ui a bit more concise. The only major turn-off, like others have said, is the length being short, but given the detail and breadth the game has, it is still possibly worth it (and a necessary get if you have Play Pass). I also wish you could maybe do some kind of character customization, or there were character stats you could reflect upon.

Mark Pipkins Jr

2 years ago

Choose your own path with a random fight simulator that isn't too difficult to play. Decent story. Replay button for every choice lets you choose the best outcomes. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It's part 1 of 4. Can't wait to see where the adventure leads. Steve Jackson games hasn't led me astray yet from Munchkins, GURPS, now this. 👏👊💪👍

Ronald Andersen

3 months ago

Installed #2, it says #1 is not installed doesnt continue. For sure you just get robbed and die a lot. If I paid for this I would be dissapointed. For free its not very good, super short too. After you die you just rewind the game and choose the other option. Not sure why this is considered a choose your story game at all. You cannot do anything other than pick an option. You cant eat stuff you kill, you cant rest if needed. You cant heal yourself, you cant buy gear, you cant really do much.