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Press release:
30 April 2020 (London, UK): Branching Narrative has now released the full version of its debut title, “Deathtrap Dungeon: The Interactive Video Adventure“, across PC, Mac, iOS and Android devices.

Perfect for a games night in with friends or family, the game is a new take on the classic Fighting Fantasy gamebook by Ian Livingstone. Part story, part game, this interactive piece of fiction allows players to become the heroes of this narrative adventure.

Starring British actor Eddie Marsan (Ray Donovan, The Gentlemen, Deadpool 2), who narrates the story and guides players throughout, this high-quality interactive video production faithfully recreates the beloved fantasy book. This interactive video adventure is delivered as a high-quality video steam version of the game that allows players to make choices and direct the flow, fully utilising the mechanics of the classic Fighting Fantasy book.

The story-based nature of the game lends itself to a turn-based couch co-op approach and can be great fun for groups voting on (or just shouting out) the choices in the narrative.

Deathtrap Dungeon, was originally released in 1984 as, arguably, the most popular chapter of the Fighting Fantasy series, and challenges the player to survive the ‘Trial of Champions’ that takes place in the labyrinth of Fang, full of fiendish tricks, traps and deadly creatures set by the devious Baron Sukumvit.

“We’re really excited to be able to release the game across all these platforms, to give as many people as possible the chance to experience Ian Livingstone’s fabulous story for themselves,” said Matt Spall Co-founder of Branching Narrative.

“The game offers a wonderful escape from reality and can bring together family and friends to engage in a fun and entertaining adventure. Faithful to the original book, the story and artwork are family-friendly, yet still build plenty of suspense to engage and surprise.”

Ian Livingstone, author of Deathtrap Dungeon, said: “Story-telling stimulates the imagination in many ways and giving people choice adds a unique dimension to the experience. Eddie Marsan and Branching Narrative have combined to produce an enthralling adaptation of my book. I look forward to Eddie luring participants to their doom. The clue is in the title!”

Deathtrap Dungeon: The Interactive Video Adventure is out now on mobile at £4.99 UK and on PC and Mac at a discounted price of £5.99 UK in an introductory sale offer.

Available now via the website: http://branchingnarrative.com/

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1191940/Deathtrap_Dungeon_The_Interactive_Video_Adventure/
MacOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1494744536
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1477612127
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.branchingnarrative.dddroid

About Fighting Fantasy
Fighting Fantasy is a series of ground-breaking and best-selling gamebooks created by Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone which began with the publication of The Warlock of Firetop Mountain in 1982. Blending branching narrative storytelling and a dice-based role-playing system, the series has sold over 20 million copies worldwide. The books are currently published by Scholastic UK who have reissued the classic releases as well as commissioning new titles including Ian Livingstone’s new book Assassins of Allansia.

About Branching Narrative
Formed in 2019 by Games Industry veterans Mark Ripley and Matt Spall, Branching Narrative is a brand new business concentrating on building interactive experiences around branching video. Working with both existing and new authors the company will develop and release a slate of titles not only for entertainment, but is also considering potential uses for the engine in education, medicine and training.
www.branchingnarrative.com