- Paperback: 534 pages
- Publisher: Matador (1 Feb 2011)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1848765428
- ISBN-13: 978-1848765429
- Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 13.8 x 4.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 242,173 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"Innovative and courageous. DQ immerses you in a fast-paced adventure, fuelled by addictive gameplay. Prepare to burn the midnight oil..." --GoreZone Magazine
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"Innovative and courageous. DQ immerses you in a fast-paced adventure, fuelled by addictive gameplay. Prepare to burn the midnight oil..." GoreZone magazine
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I can't claim to have finished this book as yet as I have only just received it today. It's great to see a new gamebook series that has arrived without too much fanfare but really delivers the goods within its first few sections.
It's been pretty easy to pick up, however it's also not so easy that it might as well be a 'Choose Your Own' which is is the problem with any lazily written gamebooks. The prose is engaging and the game system works well, a little more complex than fighting fantasy overall but as well plotted thus far as the better fighting fantasy books.
So far this has been a joy and I'm looking forward to this being a series that develops.
Thanks to the author for an interesting and very diverting hour or so thus far.
It's been pretty easy to pick up, however it's also not so easy that it might as well be a 'Choose Your Own' which is is the problem with any lazily written gamebooks. The prose is engaging and the game system works well, a little more complex than fighting fantasy overall but as well plotted thus far as the better fighting fantasy books.
So far this has been a joy and I'm looking forward to this being a series that develops.
Thanks to the author for an interesting and very diverting hour or so thus far.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I bought this after the advert in a game magazine declared it to be "pure gaming in a book". I am a game book and RPG fan and have slogged my way through a slew of them over the last twenty odd years -- most of them fan made and of questionable quality. There have been some recent FF highlights (Night of the Necromancer, Howl of the Werewolf) and the Fabled Lands series but nothing that managed to capture the game book kid inside of me.
I took a gamble and ordered this when I saw there were careers and "special abilities" (sounded cool and a bit different, why not!). When it arrived my first reaction was bewilderment at the SIZE of the book. It could be at least FOUR times the size of an FF book. There are three colour plate maps which are just beautifully illustrated and about four or five black and white illustrations.
The story is well written and plotted but that isn't what makes this special. It is the game system. It plays more like an MMORPG than a game book. There are classes, rewards that you can use to improve your avatar, a crafting system, special abilities, combos, puzzles, quests and boss monsters. The list goes on. It is like a greatest hits of all the games you have played over the last decade but delivered in old style "choose your own". The game starts off simple but quickly becomes more challenging. Some of the battles towards reminded me of raid boss level encounters in Warcraft, with multiple foes and abilities you have to counter and out think. This is very clever writing and very clever gaming and all of it well balanced.
I have already completed the game with a rogue and will be going back to play it again with a mage character. This deserves to be a huge hit and I hope that it grows into a full series of books. I recommend it to all fantasy fans and for game book followers this is a MUST HAVE!
I took a gamble and ordered this when I saw there were careers and "special abilities" (sounded cool and a bit different, why not!). When it arrived my first reaction was bewilderment at the SIZE of the book. It could be at least FOUR times the size of an FF book. There are three colour plate maps which are just beautifully illustrated and about four or five black and white illustrations.
The story is well written and plotted but that isn't what makes this special. It is the game system. It plays more like an MMORPG than a game book. There are classes, rewards that you can use to improve your avatar, a crafting system, special abilities, combos, puzzles, quests and boss monsters. The list goes on. It is like a greatest hits of all the games you have played over the last decade but delivered in old style "choose your own". The game starts off simple but quickly becomes more challenging. Some of the battles towards reminded me of raid boss level encounters in Warcraft, with multiple foes and abilities you have to counter and out think. This is very clever writing and very clever gaming and all of it well balanced.
I have already completed the game with a rogue and will be going back to play it again with a mage character. This deserves to be a huge hit and I hope that it grows into a full series of books. I recommend it to all fantasy fans and for game book followers this is a MUST HAVE!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As an educational books editor and ex-teacher, I'm always on the lookout for unusual, inspirational texts for young adults. Friends were raving about DestinyQuest, so I decided to find out what all the fuss was about...
DestinyQuest did not disappoint - I'm only halfway through but I'm absolutely loving it!
The book is written in a concise and lively style offering suspense, dilemmas, action and comedy, all with a hint of classic fairy tales thrown in! Although it's a chunky book, the non-linear structure lets you dive straight into the action as you dance back and forth through the text to complete the various mini-quests. Once you have mastered the rules of combat, you're away, and it is very rewarding when you (the hero) grow in ability and strength!
DestinyQuest has everything you'd expect from a quest-adventure story plus a whole lot more! I can't believe such a lovingly produced, high-quality book is so fairly priced. The cover is beautifully illustrated as are the glossy colour maps for each Act. There is even a DQ website providing free downloadable resources and a forum where you can swap hints and tips.
This fabulous book is suitable for young adults (especially reluctant readers or those less confident in numeracy), hard-core gaming enthusiasts as well as complete novices like me. I'm looking forward to the sequel and would highly recommend DestinyQuest to all would-be adventurers.
DestinyQuest did not disappoint - I'm only halfway through but I'm absolutely loving it!
The book is written in a concise and lively style offering suspense, dilemmas, action and comedy, all with a hint of classic fairy tales thrown in! Although it's a chunky book, the non-linear structure lets you dive straight into the action as you dance back and forth through the text to complete the various mini-quests. Once you have mastered the rules of combat, you're away, and it is very rewarding when you (the hero) grow in ability and strength!
DestinyQuest has everything you'd expect from a quest-adventure story plus a whole lot more! I can't believe such a lovingly produced, high-quality book is so fairly priced. The cover is beautifully illustrated as are the glossy colour maps for each Act. There is even a DQ website providing free downloadable resources and a forum where you can swap hints and tips.
This fabulous book is suitable for young adults (especially reluctant readers or those less confident in numeracy), hard-core gaming enthusiasts as well as complete novices like me. I'm looking forward to the sequel and would highly recommend DestinyQuest to all would-be adventurers.
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I have only had this book for 24 hours and I am addicted! It's such an innovative concept and so well written. What I really love though is that it's great for any age. Read more
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Marvellous Gamebook!!!
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Excellent gamebook! Highly Recommended!
Destiny Quest is a gamebook with an immersive world, gripping writing and addictive gameplay. A major focus on the game is improving your character and I had to play more quests... Read more
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A gamebook for people who don't like gamebooks
I differ from some of the other reviews because I don't play these types of books before. I am at home with computer games. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Danny D
Old school game books are back!
When I heard about destiny quest it was an automatic purchase for me. I loved the old fighting fantasy books when I was growing up (I still have a couple of signed copies... Read more
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Very informative description on how to get started if new to this sort of genre.After reading the basic beginner's guide it doesn't take long to get started on your first... Read more
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