Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey through the cosmos? With *Starship Traveller*, you'll find yourself lost in space, with the ultimate goal of finding your way back home. This iconic sci-fi adventure, originally penned by Steve Jackson and published in 1984, marks the first-ever sci-fi entry in the legendary Fighting Fantasy series. Now, it's freshly available on Android as the latest addition to the Fighting Fantasy Classics by Tin Man Games, a digital library app that revives the beloved gamebooks from the 1980s to modern times.
Choose Your Own Adventure or Just Choose This Retro Sci-Fi
Imagine being the captain of the Starship Traveller. Disaster strikes when your vessel is drawn into the mysterious Seltsian Void, stranding you in an uncharted galaxy far from Earth. Your mission? Navigate through unknown planets and engage with alien civilizations, making pivotal decisions that could either save your crew or lead to their demise in intense deep-space battles.
Tin Man Games has enhanced the adventure with their Gamebook Adventures Engine, offering a more interactive experience. Manage a team of up to seven crew members with the full crew management system. The game also boasts new illustrations by Simon Lissaman, giving the classic a modern touch. Adjust the difficulty settings or switch to 'Free Read' mode to simply enjoy the narrative. Dive into this retro sci-fi by downloading Fighting Fantasy Classics from the Google Play Store.
More Coming Up Right After Starship Traveller
In just six weeks, another classic will hit the Fighting Fantasy Classics app: *Eye of the Dragon*. Authored by Ian Livingston, this gamebook invites players into a perilous labyrinth where they'll battle monsters, evade traps, and seek the legendary gem known as the Eye of the Dragon.
That wraps up our coverage on this exciting new gamebook release. Stay tuned for our next feature on *Delicious: The First Course*, the latest addition to the Delicious series, where you'll get a glimpse into Emily's life before her culinary adventures began.