Sword of Fargoal - GameClub Game Reviews

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Crap. This was an excellent game yet GameClub has killed it. I would pay a one time price of $50 if they could actually fix it and just keep it fixed. Cannot name character. I’ve firmly decided to avoid anything associated with GameClub after my experience. Good thing I have an old outdated iPad that has the original on it that works perfectly.

Good, not great. Pros: variety of enemies, 3 difficulty settings Cons: limited items, no weapon drops, only armor drops are shields Overall it's a fun and addictive game with some room for improvement. Well worth the price and a solid addition to the genre.

Great game. Good fun! I didn't expect to enjoy it as much as I have. A perfect dungeon crawler for those who have 10-15 minutes here and there to play as well as when there are longer periods available for mayhem. Can't wait to see the next game.

Replaced 100 Rogues as my fav Roguelike rpg!. This game really is incredible. It is challenging and requires patience just like other roguelikes. This gem however keeps me coming back for more because it is incredibly rewarding.

Simple fun. Over the past few years I continually try finding the latest and greatest RPGs for the iPhone and when my search ends up short I am drawn to this little gem over and over. There's just something charming and beautiful about it. It's an easy choice if you haven't tried it yet.

Great game for quick play. What a great little game for short periods of play - on the train - in between meetings - waiting for lunch. You can play for a few minutes, have some great retro style fun and when u come back to it pick up right where u left off.

What a grind. This game is non stop grinding forever. I ran around the first level got to the second. I was walking around and I fell in a hole seven floors down. I tryed to climb up and the rope snapped. The graphics are awful. The game is grinding if that's your cup of tea buy the game. Try 100 rogues if you want a rogue made in your life span

Good old Fargoal. I love this version more than the original! I had this on the C-64 years ago as well as the Apshai Trilogy. Even had them for the Amiga. Please bring out Temple of Apshai. These are still a great way to kill time.

Best Rogue on the iPhone. I really like this game it has a bit of a learning curve for people new to the game or the genre but it's nothing crazy just stick with it and take the levels slowly and the game can be hugely rewarding. Just don't get too attached because you will die often.

Great game even better, but now with ads??. Update: WTH?? I'm now seeing ads in the game even though I pay for the service! That better be a bug and not a change in the platform, because I'm not paying a monthly service fee to see ads! A great game just got even better with this latest update - lots of cool new additions that have added great depth to a fun dungeon crawler.

Waste of money. At first I was thrilled to see again the Sword of Fargoal. I loved the old app and was heartbroken when it was no longer updated to work with later versions of iOS. Too bad this version introduced glitches — screens that freeze, inability to stop the player from walking in a particular direction, and action that can some stall when picking up objects are trying to access one’s sack of belongings. After a call to Apple to preclude the problem was not systemic, I decided to cancel my free month. It’s just not worth it playing a game that does not work properly. Sorry. Rogue, RIP. This app is a dud.

Meh. I first played this on my Commodore 64. I miss the text version. Here, too few opportunities for upgrade to character, and too many restarts from getting killed, even when a level. Retreat and regeneration takes too long. May as well get killed, regenerate fast, and stick to getting experience points by killing vermin and hope the next level provides enough of a buffer to survive something bigger. Gets boring.

Awesome old school rpg. Great old school game. The dungeons are all random and complex. Darkness monsters and treasure around every corner. The game is simple but charming and I would easily pay a few bucks for it. Being that its free it makes it all the better. If you like classic dungeon exploring games, It's a must download

Very fun an easy to play. Great game for a person like me who had to cheat to finally see the end of spelunky. The lowest difficulty is a bit too easy at first but gets better round level 6. I haven't tried the other settings yet. Anyway this is a good, fun and accessible roguelike game. Works good for short sessions but it makes me wish my train ride lasted longer!

Entertaining, more content plz. It's a fun game, I've only got to like the 6th level, but it gets old killing the same mobs that only drop potions, spells, gold, wands, or shields. Are there any swords? Still a very awesome game I love the gameplay graphics and sound. The nethack iPhone app is hard to play

Brings back memories of Telengard. This is one game that you'd appreciate if you remember an old C-64 game named Telengard. It's updated with better graphics, but at its core is the same. A fun game you can just hop into between various things in RL.

The dungeon crawler you want on your phone.. Satisfying to play, easy to pick up and put down, challenging enough that your advancing means something and addictive enough that you'll look forward to your next 20 minutes of free time to dig in.

Awesome rendition of one of my favorite games!. I have always loved this game and was excited to find it available in the app store! Beautifully made and crisp, this game never gets old! First of all, the wall tunnels keep the exploration factor high and wasn't existent in the original C64 version. Shields are also an improvement over the original as is the addition of wands, vaults, traps and enemy projectiles like skulls and arrows. And as much as I love the nostalgia the C64 version brings, this version is optimized for iOS and doesn't take anything away but adds so much more. Regardless of your background with roguelike games, PICK THIS UP IMMEDIATELY!

Fan of the classic and fan of the new. I think they did a great job preserving this classic game. Thank you for making this. Worth every cent to me.

If 2.0 Delivers.... WARNING: be careful to buy the correct version for your device. Check the requirements info before you pull the trigger. Buh-bye .99 cents! I have been a roguelike enthusiast since Bridget Spitznagel was porting "Moria" to the Palm... Kyle Poole is working on a CCTG by the way ;) ... looking forward to "Shadow Era"! This app is VERY well done. I don't even crave an ASCII tile set or any other tileset for that matter. As soon as you play a game or two, you will learn the depth in programming is there. From secret treasure rooms (use a light spell) to the little nuances the developer introduced. The design/interface/and artistic direction are spot-on without taking away the roguelike gameplay or feel. I hope the programmer continues to evolve this app with the same artistic direction and carefully considered user suggestions! I really can't wait for 2.0! The price of this app will only be "too high" when the developer abandons updating it. THEN I would say $1.99 would be a proper price. Otherwise, Sword of Fargoal is a much better purchase than "Dungeon Hunters" from this former Angband/Diablo junky. PS. The Temple icon is the only graphic image that just doesn't match the rest of the game... Looks like a + gamepad madgarden! Great work and keep on evolving this app to its fullest potential!

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My Favorite iPhone Game. Period.. I can't believe I've never written a review for Sword of Fargoal! This is my favorite iOS game out there! Who knows how many dozens of hours I've poured into it. I used to play it during my breaks at work to escape from everything around me into an adventure, haha. Most of the people who have written some of the more negative reviews simply don't understand the type of game that Fargoal is and don't care to find out. Sword of Fargoal is what you would call a "roguelike". It is a game about delving deeper and deeper into a deadly dungeon, in search of a mythical sword. You fight monsters, discover items, learn spells, and gain levels. However, the gameplay isn't as much about action as it is about strategy. When your character dies, that's it. You have to make a new character and start from the beginning. It gives the game a very satisfying risk/reward system and obviously a challenging difficulty. The dungeon is randomly generated though, which means TONS of replay value. Each character you make will have a unique experience. The graphics are very nice and I love the moody music probably above anything else in the game. Also, the controls are another high point. The greatest thing about Fargoal is the sheer level of polish. Sword of Fargoal is a labor of love and it shows. I didn't really like roguelikes before I played Fargoal, now I love them! Whatever the price is, buy this game. Can't wait for the sequel!

Good Stuff. More streamlined and accessible than PC rogue like games, and much better UI than the iPhone ports of netball and similar. I'd like a little more depth to character skills and leveling. Looking forward to v2.

Frustrated!. I'm not giving this a 2 because the game is bad... It's actually pretty awesome. What stinks is that 1/2 the time I come back to the game to continue, it freezes on the continue screen. The only option I found is to uninstall and reinstall, the start over again... I hope this gets fixed.

Addictive. Interesting game, best I've tried in a while, very fun & addictive. Simple gameplay but I like the challenge of finding my way through the maze.

Beautiful 😃. SoF has had a permanent spot on my home screen since early 2010, and I'm still going back to it. Fun for hard-core dungeon crawl addicts and beginners alike. Highly recommend.👍

Classic. The classic game I grew up on. I don't know about this one, but I would like another version released. In this one I would like new levels, maybe a creature or two more, one or two new options. Such as new characters to pick from.

Not Free with adds. They make it sound like it is free with adds, but when you try to keep playing it won’t let you with out a paid game club.

Sword of Fargoal. Love this game!! I have it on my lap top as well. Sometimes you can't see some of the items as well on the iPhone version. The vision is good if you keep it pulled in close, bit then you can't see what evil creature lies in wait for you. Still love the game. Worth the money.

My childhood in my pocket!. I played this game A LOT on the Commodore 64. It's taken all of the familiar elements, and made the game even better. Even though I am not anti-tech, I went kicking and screaming into being an iPhone owner. Thank you for bringing me a game I already loved, and then making it better!

Good game. Wish the movement was better otherwise potions control could be improved other them that this is a bloody great game

Awesome old-school dungeon crawl.. I have little to complain about this game. It is addicting, different each time you play it, and I enjoy how you learn as you go. The only thing that keeps me from giving it five stars is that I have found some continuety errors. Sometimes when you take damage that would kill you the game automatically takes one of your restoration potions, but sometimes it doesn't. So I have found myself dead even when I have numerous restoration potions...odd.

The Computer Gaming Classic - My All Time Favorite Reborn!. This my favorite game of all time, bar none. I played this game on the C-64 when it first came out; it was loaded from a tape drive even before the C-64 had a disk drive available. I still have a Pentium-1 laptop with Windows98 on it that I use to run a C-64 emulator just to play the original Sword of Fargoal. This iOS game is much improved 1,000 times in graphics and now with the new items for you to use and no tape drive. It is fantastic for short pickup games. A total 5 star classic!

Great game!!!. Easy to pick up and put down and pick up again! Easy to play. Puzzle-like in the adventure (like a maze) with some fights that are automatic and bloodless.

Addicting Fun. A very fun roguelike dungeon crawler. Nice art style, and simple battle system. I wish some of the items/spells had a description though. Can get confusing at times.

Fun and accessible Roguelike for beginners. I have been temped to play a roguelike for about 15 years, since I first saw Nethack. Now I don't have much time for games, but I ride the bus everyday, and this game let's me scratch that 15 year itch!

Quality Roguelike. SoF is one of the simpler Roguelikes yet it managed to remain an entertaining experience every time I pick it up. Looking forward to the huge update coming our way hopefully before the year is out.

Update to the update!. I'm playing through Sword Of Fargoal for the sixth time now, eagerly anticipating Fargoal 2! I read on here that they're preparing to release Fargoal 2, and I couldn't be more ecstatic. Character classes? New monsters and items and tile sets? And it's free?! Count me in! Fargoal is a wonderfully ported and semi-updated version of the Commodore 64 classic. Most of the graphics received an overhaul, while things like the sound effects remain true to their C64 roots. People who are saying that this game is just a non-stop grind are completely wrong and are missing the point. Fargoal is more about the experience, the exploration. It's about the thrill of walking through a tunnel in the wall and exploring the crypt on level 7. It's about finding items to help you in your quest for the Sword Of Fargoal. If you can overlook the grind, you'll find a rich and rewarding experience that easily trumps every crappy western and JRPG in the AppStore. If you don't give this one a chance because you don't understand or get the wrong idea, then it's your loss. Fargoal is fantastic, and I can't even imagine how they could make it better with Fargoal 2. Get it now!

Ehh. Lots of potential but I'm not too impressed.. Should really throw in a lot of the same features as inethack, powder, etc. the game is a lot of the same, I think it should be switched up a bit... I walk into enemies to fight them? I do practically nothing but wander aimlessly until I find stairs down and useful items while destroying anything I encounter. It's definitely got potential, lets see you take it somewheres

Please add a mode. I love this game. Played it as a kid on my C64. Got the sword once then but didnt make it back. Was thrilled to find it in the app store and have gotten back into it again. Yesterday i realized it would be really great to an add a game mode that saves the state of your last temple visit. Then if you die the game is restored to it. Please add this! It allows still for consequences for dying, but doesnt send one all the way back to the beginning (people have less time nowadays)

Just as good as the original on C-64 computer back in the 80's but better!. I was addicted the game back then and now when I'm bored somewhere I play this it's amazing how much like it it is

Best Game in the store. Amazing game ive had it since it first came out and i still love it. you should add some more enemies and stuff like you did with this update.

Love it!. I was a big fan of the original on the C64. This is a fantastic remake, and has added a lot of new things that really do add a bit more depth to it than the original had, while maintaining the feel and atmosphere of the original. My favorite thing about this game is the controls. Too many games on the iphone end up being less fun than thry should be simply because of frustrating controls via the touchscreen, but the style of this game and the way the author has set up the controls translate perfectly. If you enjoy "rogue"-like dungeon crawlers you will most likely really enjoy this! Highly recommended.

Wow!!. One of the few retro games I think back to often is the Sword of Fargoal. This updated game brings back all the elements of the game I grew up on. The slightly different play modified or best use on the iPhone does not take away from the original game. ie not a true port but due to this SoF has become even better.

Really Fun. There is something special about this game. If you are into old school adventure games, you will dig this!

prepare a small poopsok. I enjoyed this game enough to annoy myself for 5mins to write a review. A great port for a handheld, as well as a good time killer (lets face it, thats all an igame can be). The updated graphics look nice, audio has held its nostalgic ambiance. The entire team did a good job on this one [handshake] and I hope they make lots of money. If you have any type of history with pc games youll appreciate this. Noobs/youths, if youve never heard of a dungeon crawler this is your warning, dont waste your 3 bucks. Or do, just because you dont wanna be a noob. I dont care. +5cynicism Now if someone* will port DiiLOD we will be bidness.

Great game but disables iPod audio. I love this game. I've spent countless hours slashing my way through dungeon after dungeon. By all rights this game should be five stars - great gameplay, responsive developers, frequent enough updates, fun fun fun. However, I see no reason that you shouldn't be able to launch the game and play without interrupting your iPod audio. I play games on the subway on my way to and from work and don't play this game as often as I'd like since I can't listen to my podcasts and audiobooks during the hours upon hours it takes to complete. Fix this and let me play my own soundtrack and this will easily be one of the best games I have on my phone.

Addictive. More fun than the c64 version I grew up on. Mostly because of the improved graphics and the simple but brilliant additions like shields. Love!

No path for previous purchase. I am an original owner of Fargoal on IOS and MacOS. Love the game and the original developers. However, since the game was sold, ALL previous versions broke with iOS updates. This version has no restore option for previous purchase. I am a big believer that if you buy something, you own it. Don't waste you money on a subscription. Before you know it, you will be spending hundreds of dollars on subscriptions a month with nothing to own at the end.

Please Fix Your Awesome Game. Have enjoyed this immensely, but now it locks up when continuing a paused game. I see others with same issue. Make it happen!

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Great rogue-like. Just the rogue-like I was looking for! Awesome app!!

Outstanding. Extremely addictive. Lots of fun.

Jolly good fun. The only criticism I can make is all the swiping can be quite tiresome. None the less it's a great nethack clone.

Solid conversion of C64 classic. I loved this on my Commodore 64. Its hard to believe that was over 20 years ago. It was one of my favourites back then & I'm pleased to say it translates to iPhone pretty well. It's recieved a fair makeover since I played it last but the semi retro feel is preserved especially in the sound department. This is very playable & can get addictive without even realizing it. The difficulty ramps up nicely the deeper you desend into the dungeon. I think more could be done with this though it is always a fine line to not go overboard and alienate fans who love this just the way it was. At $2.49, I'm satisfied with the nostalgia of this purchase but not sure i'd want to pay much more than this

Fun game. Light and fun and old school game.

Dungeoneering excellence. Dungeons, monsters, spells and booty galore. Beautifully presented and impressive gameplay abound in this super title. It is a user friendly rogue-type. Thankfully it is a tough game as befits the genre. The developer continues to add excellent updates, this game gets better and better.

Great fun.. Great, but how about a message saying that you actually have a time limit, and what you have to do with the sword when you get it. Also where are the descriptions of what the orbs and items actually do, theres a distinct lack of information for the new player. Why cant we use the sword when we get it? , it feels like a waste of time picking it up. Other than that, it's great fun and definitely worth spending your time and money on.

Authentic remake of a great game. If you liked the original you'll like this. Has original sound effects!

Speargiver. I had this game on the c64. This is one of my alltime favorite games and they have done an excelent version for the iPhone. It combines hack and slash with stratagy and memory to suit greenbacks to dogged veterans. Well worth the money.

brilliant. this game is genuinely fun, the simple pick up and play aspect makes it a true delight

Lame. Why did I purchase this game ?

Awesome!. So much fun, improves on the original without losing any of it's charm.

One of the best relives!. A classic rogue game brought back to life has lost none of its greatness over the years.

awesome adventure. love this game so much, ive been playing it every day and enjoying it ^_^ worthy to buy for sure.

Very good re-creation. I used to play this on the C=64, my only issue with it is sometimes using the touch screen to steer means I can't see where I am going.

Just like the original, but better!. The original dungeon crawl gameplay is still here for all us old-timers who grew up on the C64 version. In addition are many meaningful improvements that add to the game and don't detract from it at all! My one complaint? I spent AGES building up my character only to be snuffed out by a fire drake without warning. I nearly threw my phone! The old skool frustration is still in this game too! Arrhhgh!

Nostalgia plus!. What a wonderful reinterpritation of a classic C64 game. I remember playing the original as a teenager, and this definitely kept the feel, while adding its own appeal!

Not worth the cash.. I bought sword of fargoal in the hope of a rogue-like game, but was dissapointed in this one, for the price I would have expected more. In the end I play Inethack (free) instead, despite spending $AUS4.99 on sword of fargoal. I really wish the developers spend their time adding features, like an inventory, such as more monsters or loot, rather than making their dungeon walls 3-d - which adds nothing to the game at all. Paying tribute to an old title is one thing - making what is basically a port of an old forgotten game is another. Pass on this one people!

Fantastic!. Loved it on the C=64 and you've brought it all back nice and new without Michael Bay-ing it up. Cheers for keeping the original sounds!

Great. Simple. Fun. Addictive. Nostalgic. Could be cheaper.

A casual roguelike dungeon crawler. Light and fun, easy to play for a few minutes at a time or spend hours. Like the description says, far more accessible than Nethack, Moria, etc. I don't think this will ever leave my iPhone. It's abso-freaking-lutely awesome!

pretty good. game has bad graphics but makes up for it in gameplay and storyline ;) not worth $5 (in aus store) i got it for free but it should be about AUD$3

Retro yet fun. Very well implemented and a lot of fun. The perfect mix of retro and modern. I always find myself coming back to it. Great game!

Brilliant. Great balance for casual gamers and hardcore RPGers. Would love to see some online features wether it be leaderboards or community based quests to make it even more unique. I wonder if an online crawler like this is even possible?!

Pretty awesome. I love this game

That dungeon feeling. I love the way the game makes you try and anticipate whats around the corner. Great game and sound effects.

5 stars!. Very good game! Gets a little frustrating at times, but for the price is very solid

Love this game!. Classic and great dungeon crawler style gameplay. I bought this many years ago and love it. However have left just 4 stars because on this iPhone 7 after the update two days ago, it crashes loading my save game! Not happy. On final iOS 14 release now. Please fix! Thanks. Previous version of the game worked fine on the iOS 14 beta releases.

Seriously flawed. Don't waste your time and money on a game that is designed to be both unrewarding and slow to play. Hundreds of better options.

Easy to learn hard to win. Augh! I love this game bit it is frustrating as I simply cannot win it. Perhaps just one more try... I've only been playing non-stop for about seven hours today...

Sword of Fargoal. A priceless step back into time, that adds the graphics of the future. SO well done!! Add a level creator and you have a classic worth its weight in Gold😍

Cool. I love it! I just wish that leveling up was more interesting - it would be a motivation to play even more!

Sword of Fargoal. Awesome game.

Like Rogue/Moria/Angband? You'll love Sword of Fargoal!. I have spent a lot of hours playing Rogue-like games such as Angband on my computer. There are equivalents out there for the iPhone (iNethack), but they tend to be fiddly as you have to choose keystrokes using the interface, especially with casting spells. Then I discovered Sword of Fargoal. Absolutely fantastic, simple to use interface, the smart-icon does it's job well, and the App even rotates if you change the iPHone orientation (which I wish more developers used). The only problem is if you rotate the phone so that the volume buttons are on top, the videos play upside down. This will be fixed in the next version, according to the developers. Simple to play, addictive, engaging. I heartily recommend it.

Excellent. This is a perfect example of how to take a classic game and bring everything that was great about it onto the iPhone. The control system is responsive and intuitive, the graphics and sound are reverently retro and look great, and the game is as compelling and addictive as it always was. With randomly generated dungeons, the promise of future updates and content, this rogue-like game will be staying on my iPhone for a long time. Some kind of online leaderboard would be great, though. The potential for competition is too great.

Old school gaming at it's best!. Sword of Fargoal brings me back to the days of playing simple RPGs on my C64. If you have ever yearned for those days, I heartily recommend Sword of Fargoal!

Wonderful - so good to have it back.... Remember - it's an old game so it might not appeal to all - yet it does come from an age where the best games had to have playability and hold your interest - not a game relying on just cool graphics... In the days of the C64 it was right up there among many people's favourites... A lot of its value comes from the nostalgia - I admit that... I still find myself playing it more than any other app even after a few weeks... True to the original... When you go back to an old fave two things can happen - you can laugh and say What did I ever see in this corny piece of... or - as with TSOFG - Oh I missed you!!!! The kid in me has been revived...

Loads of fun. A great dungeon crawler. Flashback to games from my childhood

It's good but.... A little limited ! I really want something with a bit more depth and find I get slightly bored tromping around the dungeons. A selection of weapons and some customisable stats would help immensly! Cut scene graphics are stunninly beautiful. And the sound is a brilliant and clever mix of atmospheric gloom and retro video game ( think wiz of wor ) Don't get me wrong... It's one of the best presented rouge games on the iPhone... I just want that little more for it to be brilliant!

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THE Dungeon Crawler.... This game is great! Simple, clean graphics, old school sound effects, and classic gameplay! This is a great dungeon crawler! The controls are simple and very effective, fully utilizing the touch screen interface. They really add to the overall enjoyment of the game experience. Simplistic graphics aside, this game is quite challanging and will keep you comming back for more with randomly generated dungeons every time you play! With a major update on the way, this game just keeps on getting better! If you are looking for a classic dungeon crawling experience download Sword of Fargoal already!

Good Fub. Challenging, fun, and a bit retro. Good for killing time

25 years later. Couldn't ask for a better flashback to my good ol' Commodore 64

Please update for newer iPhone screen sizes. Nice- please bring up to date.

Fargoal lives!. An update of the classic C64 game. Great fun!

Roguelike. A must have for roguelike

Just like the original!. Except the graphics are better :)

Classic. Classic RPG. Grind and all

A pleasant surprise that keeps getting better.... I honestly have no idea why I downloaded this game, I've never really liked RPG's or dungeon crawlers. It sat on my phone for awhile and I got bored one day and tried it. I wandered around aimlessly and died a bunch of times at first but then I started trying... I've rescued the sword a few times and yet I keep playing. It is by far my favourite game on my phone now.

w00t!!! All Hail Fargoal!. I LOVE this game!!! I can't even begin to count the hundreds of hours I spent in front of my C-64 playing this game all those years ago... I have looked for something similar for many years now, and low and behold, here it is, the original, and I can take it with me and play it anytime, anywhere! This is a game that no gamer should be without, whether you play for hours, or a few minutes at a time, this game will entertain you and keep you coming back for more... It is NEVER the same game twice... If you have never heard if this game before, or if you are a diehard fan from when the game first came out, you have to get this... It is worth the money, and the replayability is endless... I will be spending many, many, MANY hours playing this game...

Good roguelike. Good roguelike

Lots of fun!. I wasn't sure what to expect when I got this game, but I'm surprised at how much I'm enjoying it! It's the perfect roguelike experience.

Fun uncomplicated RPG. The more you play, the deeper the experience.

Awesome port!. Great job, finally a fun classic dungeon romp. Remember this game fondly on my Vic and 64. Now we just need The Temple of Apshai series and Telengard! Wizardry would be the ultimate!

Loved the original, and now this!. I used to play the original on my C64. I was only able to reach the sword twice, but always ran out of time before escaping the dungeon. I love the ease of use! There are the same spells, new spells and wands for ranged attacks. The new monsters are great. I really enjoy playing; my PC isn't feeling the love right now, since I've been pretty dedicated to my iPad since buying this game ;)

A mish mash that misses the mark. This is a weird mish mash if new and old with amateurish graphics mixed with ok graphics mixed with the old crappy sounds from the 80's ... It just doesn't work well, especially with the annoying swipe controls.

Sweet Nostalgia. This is the epitome of addictive dungeon crawling! I love it.

Best Roguelike on iOS. Far better than 100 Rogues. Solid, flowing gameplay. Complex enough for a roguelike but simple enough for touchscreen controls. I know graphics are not a big concern to a real rogue fan, but SoF has a beautiful, warm, bright look and the simple animations look great. Special mention has to go to the sound. Effects are in a great modernized 'chip tunes' style. And the music? Wow. I normal turn music off on most games, but this isn't the usual bland crap done quickly on a cheap commission. This music show passion and craft in it's composition. The person who made this music clearly gave a damn and didn't just knock something out for a paycheck. Brilliant stuff that adds greatly to atmosphere and ambient enough to never get tiring. If I could change anything, I would add an option to view the map in fullscreen, it's a bit small for my less than perfect vision sometimes. Also the option to play in portrait mode would be nice, to make it easier to play one-handed. Minor niggles though, roll on version 2!

Good dungeon crawler. Easy to pick up and play.

Great game!!. As soon as I downloaded this, I deleted rogue touch!! I like the option of avoiding a confrontation. The controls seem easy enough and the gameplay is simple. I also like the fact that the gold counts for something instead of weight. Good job!!

Fantastic game... ads are annoying. I bought this game years ago and absolutely love it. It has ads now which are super annoying. Still a great game, but a bummer that it’s polluted with that garbage.

This game will grow on you. Caution.. This is really one of the few game on the iPod/iPhone that smell addiction. Nicely polished game with a memorable soundtrack. With the automatic saving fonction, it's the perfect excuse to play that game anywhere, anytime... A mixed blessing. :) If you're looking for a game that grows on you and that you can play in really short "one minute sessions" or 10 hours straight, this is the game to get.

Classique. Comme dans le temps, mais avec une touche moderne. Enfin un jeu RPG dans lequel on risque réellement de mourir!

Awesome game. Oddly compelling and fun. Definitely worth the download.

Very good remake!. I used to play this game on my Commodore 64, and I must say that this remake is remarkably well done. Graphics are very nice, while keeping the retro look. Music is outstanding and never gets boring. I would also like to be able to see the map in fullscreen, but that's a minor gripe. Highly recommended!

Commodore 64 game I loved redone!!!. Love this game. It was a classic on the commadore and it translated well. Wish I knew what a drift spell did or which shields I can use better. Been playing for hours. Nice game. Recommend it to fans of retro gaming. This girl is hooked.

Most Enjoyable. Fun game overall. Have had many hours of gameplay. LEGEND Difficulty is way too hard. Monsters are too hard to kill. Have spent over 30min trying to kill one monster (ie: Gargoyle), and am still on Level-1.

Retro. Awesome retro flavour. It is challenging as well, and the randomness makes if a different game every time. Love the sounds, simple but well suited. The animations are a nice touch. Lots of fun

Meh. Game was fun for roughly 5 minutes its very repetitive nothing extraordinary to be honest I wish there would be shops to buy more gear and stats when you level up

Surprisingly fun. Good Game make sure you grab it when it's free

Perfect. Great RPG! Really, a must buy!!!!!

Great memories. Used to play it waaaay back when. Even better now. Only one gripe... Could add better inventory system and more gear to add a bit more complexity over the original.

Excellent game. Excellent. Period.

Dungeon Crawling at its finest. This game is terrific, hands down. If you like fantasy quests, with dragons and elves and magic, this is for you. The interface is smooth an easy to use. the sounds are delightfully retro, lifted and inspired by the original. The soundtrack is great, too! All in all, this is probably my favourite game, both the original, and the inspired remake.

Incredible!. Everything about this game screams quality and polish. I can't put it down! If you are familiar with roguelikes or have a love for dungeon crawlers this is an absolute MUST BUY! Developers you should be proud, I will look for your future works!

Great. Fun and addictive!

Nice. An excellent dungeon crawler!

Excellent!. I dimly recall playing Fargoal on my C64. Fun game and probably the best roguelike UI I've seen in an iPhone game.

Can't stop. So good...much better than the original. Scratches that "Hack" itch without being bogged down with cumbersome controls. Deceptively addictive. One of my most played iPhone apps. Multi-tasks perfectly...lets me listen to the wifi radio while making my way down the dungeon. Stops and saves state instantly without having to do anything but move to your other apps...perfection in pick up and play gaming. A must have for the old school and new school adventures out there.

Great dungeon crawler. Held my interest!

I have an addiction. I played a lot of games as a kid but have quit years ago. I thought I would give this game a try one night around 11pm... I stopped playing once I got to the 27th floor the next day around 2pm. This game will rock your socks!!!

enjoyable. highly addictive rogue game with easy, intuitive controls. Graphics look great, game is fun, includes a mode where dying isn't a huge issue. If you can get this for 99 cents I suggest you buy it no matter what. If you enjoy rogue games and found hundred rogues relatively lacking, like myself, this game is a great buy. I would say it would even be worth the 4 buck usual price if you enjoy the genre.

Awesome remake. This is a fantastic game, improving on the VIC-20 and C-64 originals, while keeping all the aspects that made the original such a classic. The sound effects are perfect, particularly during the fast-paced combat, and exploring the dungeons is really addictive.

Incredible Retro Dungeoncrawling fun!. Beautifully exwcuted gameplay in the flavour of Amulet of Yendor. 8-bit graphical look it excellent. Controls well, if a bit touchy at times. Completely addicted!

Classic. Classic old school rpg.

Wouldn't part with this one for anything. Not only does this game take one back to the hay-day of gaming, with aspects like excellent design, a simple, yet compelling concept and a great tone of suspense, but it is ad free, easy on the eyes and ears and seems to have found that Holy Grail of gaming, perfect difficulty. Many tries will be needed to bring the Sword back, and I'm still trying on Legend difficulty. And I'll keep trying because this game is so much fun. Also the updates which provide more enemies and levels are worth mentioning. This is a superior product, hands down.

Lovely shuk-shuk-shuk down memory lane... Has everything that made the classic 64 game great, with modern additions that build sensibly on the traditional elements. Enjoying it!

Great game. Would pay if the system is more complicated and there is an objective

Tres bon souvenir!!!. Un must

Awesome classic.. I still love it. A manual would be nice (what EXACTLY does Beacon do, or the Eye of the Dragon). I keep finding new things!

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Addictive Retro-Style Dungeon Crawler. Great dungeon crawler that isn't heavily focused on flashy graphics and animations. Reminds me of old D & D games of days past.

It's marv. I loved the first one one this is better

Great app. One of the better dungeon romps. Would give 5 stars but not universal app

Excellent. One of the most addicting games on the app store!! I love it

Pretty Boring. Just walk around and run into a monster to fight. No other options, no strategy, nothing. Pick up a shield every now and then, maybe a wand. Made it pretty far waiting for it to get good, it just never did.

Poor game. Downloaded. Played for 10 minutes. Deleted. The reason for doing this is because NO skill is required. U just move around. Would recommend to young kids for simplicity but other then that, avoid.

More fun!. I have played a lot of roguelikes and this one is better than I expected.

Title. First rate crawler. Came back to it after 6 months and it feels like a new game!

Great fun, slow update.. It's been a while since I last played. While SoF is a great timeless classic, the new update is long overdue.

Game abandoned by developer-why!?!. This is one of the best, if not the best rogue-like game out there. Sadly,it freezes on the iPhone 6 Plus. There have been no updates in years and no developer responses to emails. It's probably time to remove it from the App Store.

Awesome. I twould be awesome to have some Game Center Support. Great dungeon crawler! Fun and easy no hassle and minimal to sparse dialog! Perfect for the iOS platform. 99cents? You can't go wrong!

Great dungeon crawler!. Wish there was more depth, weapons, easier potion access or more smart buttons (dedicated combat/environment/etc), a store.

Repetitive. Although it controls and looks much better than 100 rogues, the game itself gets old fast. They really need to tinker with the game design more. It lacks a sense of progression.

Fargoal. I love this game! Been missing for years. Love killing monsters and going exploring.

Requires you to give personal info to 3rd party.. I bought this game with money many years back and recently reinstalled it. It’s now asking me to give my email address to some random third party company to play it. This is very untrustworthy and I feel people are better off finding something else.

.... Sword of Fargoal has long been missing from the App Store—an unfortunate casualty of not being updated as iOS advanced. Many games have disappeared like that, but none stung quite as much as Sword of Fargoal. I have spent so much time on this game over the years. BUT WE’RE BACK, BABY! Sword of Fargoal is finally returned to the App Store and I’m poised once again to sink uncomfortable amounts of time into dungeon exploration. At first Sword of Fargoal seems simple: Enter dungeon, explore, beat enemies, rinse, wash, repeat until you either win (which is really freakin’ hard) or die. But that initial impression gives way as you start discovering all the little details that make exploration so fun: hidden passageways, hidden doors, trap-laden labyrinths with treasure (or nothing?) at the center. Battles are dice rolls based on stats; once you initiate they unfold automatically—although you do have choices if it’s not going well: Attempt to disengage by running, or teleport away (if you have a teleport spell). That’s how I die—believing I can save that teleport for a better time, then all of a sudden my health is nil. The variety of settings and treasure make pushing through the foggy dungeons a true joy. Watching the map reveal while descending the various levels required to get to the bottom. Yes, this is a rogue-like, a genre that has had many entries, but none are as strong, as engaging, as compulsively replayable as Sword of Fargoal. I’ve played this game since its original iOS release and I still feel like I could turn up something new and incredible as I push forward in the randomly generated dungeons. It’s what makes Sword of Fargoal so incredibly compulsive.

Great!!. The game is fun and addicting. Can't seem to stop playing. Easy recommendation.

Simple, fun. Very simple roguelike, but fun, and more interesting than many of the brain-wasting games on mobile devices.

Fun fun fun. Reinstalled this and unlike most games I go back to, this one sucked me right in again.

Play it!. A blast! Brings me back to my childhood. Definitely worth the price of admission.

Interesting. It's an interesting rouge like. I would have liked to have the option to use a magic character.

Great!. Old school. great style of animation. Simple playstyle. Simple enough that anyone can play it for hours, or 15 minutes!

J. It's a very very good game but now I'm super anxious for the fargoal 2 update :0

Update!!. Been waiting 2 years for this 'awesome sword of fargoal 2 update with new weapons and tiles!' and it has yet to come. Not like they just haven't updated to 2 yet but they haven't even given it even MINOR updates in TWO years. Seriously people, check the date at the bottom..

Best game in app store. Hours of fun - haven't found anything else that comes close.

Exceptional.. I absolutely love this game. Simple interface and highly addictive, this game will keep you busy for a long, long time.

Awesome. Replayability and loads of retro fun. Can't wait for new one they are working on to come out

Awesome!. This game is great classic gaming. The random encounters keep it fresh, and, although perma-death can be a B, it makes the game worthwhile. kudos!

good, but not rage inducing. it is a nice game, but a roguelike, probaly not. roguelikes are superhard and unforgiving, i died 7 times in one life, and it always says"fate has intervined" and i respawn at an alter or gold donation thing. would i buy it? yes. but a tad easy. it is a good stepping stone into the rogue like genre, but not for hardcore fans. this would get 5 stars with a difficulty slider =] a good pickup, worth 2 bucks

Better and better. These devs love this game and care about their product. A classic rogue-like, Fargoal is fun at the start and full of surprises. A must for rpg fans.

Bought subscription only to be told I didn’t. I bought a subscription only to be told I didn’t. There is no ‘restore purchases’ button and when I try to resubscribe it bombs out. :/

Odd and Addictive. A simple game to pick up and play but the mazes and variety of monsters and traps keep it interesting. I love the music and animation for the interstitials. A great mix of somber tone and quirkiness. I recommend it.

Great classic dungeon crawler. Brings back great memories. Now I want a Y's Games with this model.

Hours of fun so far. Great roguelike, great price, I would prefer the controls be a little more conventional but it's not a significant distraction.

Memories!. Brings back the memories. Makes me want to pull the C-64 out. Of the attic and boot up that glorious blue screen and blinking cursor!

Buggy. Game hangs on continue screen at times and only fix is to reinstall which dumps progress. After reinstall, if you choose to try again, you will eventually encounter the same bug.

Fargoal is dope!. This title is not only my favorite game on my phone but it is also one of my favorite roguelikes in general.

Nostalgic RPG done well. If you're looking for a classic Roguelike fix, Fargoal is an excellent choice. It maintains the heart and difficulty of the original game, but with modern controls for ease of play. Great job!

Great game. If you are a previous purchaser of the game, they still support people who perpetually purchased it. Great move and a great game! Thank tou

WORTH BETTER THAN 5 STARS. Amazing game Fun an addictive Hours of gameplay and I still haven't beaten Worth it's price Overall : FREAKING AMAZING

Can't wait. Already so awesome and 2.0 sounds even better.

Great remake. I loved the original but all the little additions make it even better :-)

Good game. I like the game it is hard but I like it. My stepdad likes it too he had it in has MacBook Pro so I got it too for my iPod.

Monstrous. Great app with an excellent feel and gameplay.

No Longer Works. You could play prior to ios 10, just without being able to change the player name. Now the game doesn't work at all. Do not purchase, the one hit wonder's single wonder is finally completely broken. This game had its day on the Commodore 64, thirty years ago.

Good stuff. I would have paid money for this!

It's smashing. :u. Hey, it's been a few years since the last update... It'd be nice to at least get it sized for newer devices. It's an amazing game though, I love it.

I was looking for something like this. I like the controls. Great for casual play or playing for hours with your phone plugged in. Perfect.

ICADE ?. Overall this game is pretty good for a mobile game. please make this game compatible with iCADE. This game is perfect for iCADE. Also where is the universal support (iPad) promised so long ago?

So very excellent!. Love the engrossing sound effects. Great game, especially for ios. Can't wait for the sequal.