Choice of Games announced today that “Pendragon Rising,” the latest in their popular line of multiple-choice interactive-fiction games, is now available on Steam, iOS, and Android. It’s 25% off until December 11.
Seize the throne in the age of King Arthur! Lead an army of Britons against the darkest of enemies in this epic interactive medieval fantasy novel.
“Pendragon Rising” is a thrilling 112,000-word interactive novel by Ian Thomas, where your choices control the story. It’s entirely text-based-without graphics or sound effects-and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination.
As the bastard offspring of the aging ruler Pendragon, you’ll fight to save Britain from a demon-tainted enemy and claim the crown you deserve. Command an army as Arthur, brave son of Uther, or Arta, fearless daughter of Utta.
Charge heroically to the front of battle, or use tricks to defeat your foes. Dally with your childhood companion, or seek romance elsewhere. Hold the line with your closest friends against foreign invaders and their sinister magics. Find friendship, forge alliances, uncover plots, and triumph over creatures of nightmare to win a future for your people and your kingdom.
For example, in your battle with the Saxons, you’ve captured some prisoners, including Cynric, son of Cerdic the Wolf-Lord. What will you do with them?
A) Kill them.
B) Let them return home to carry word of our victory to their people.
C) Keep Cynric as hostage, release the others.
D) Keep Cynric as hostage, kill the others.
Will you be mercenary or merciful? Seductive or solitary? Most importantly, can you lead your allies to drive back the darkness, and seize your place as Pendragon of Britain?
•A 112,000-word fantasy set in medieval Britain.
•A Celtic take on the story of King Arthur against a dark background of war and strange magics.
•Play as male or female, gay or straight.
•Win over allies to swell the ranks of your army as you fight for the future of the kingdom.
•Earn the acclaim of your people by performing heroic deeds that will turn your name into legend.
•Claim your place as an unmatched warrior, a silver-tongued diplomat, or an inspirational leader.