The Citadel of Chaos (Fighting Fantasy) [Mass Market Paperback]

Steve Jackson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Fighting Fantasy | Publication Date: September 30, 2003

In a fantasy adventure game, the reader becomes the hero on dangerous mission to the Citadel of Chaos ruled by the evil sorcerer Balthus Dire. Reprint.

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About the Author

Steve Jackson is co-founder of Lionhead Studios, developers of the best-selling PC god-game Black & White. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: I Books (September 30, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0743475100
• ISBN-13: 978-0743475105
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,733,792 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Citadel of Chaos, May 15, 2001

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Nelson (uk) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Citadel of Chaos (Fighting Fantasy Gamebook) (Paperback)

The Citadel of Chaos is the second book in the successful Fighting Fantasy gamebook series, written by Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone. In this medieval style gamebook, you play the part of a wizard/warrior hero, sent to prevent an invasion, by slaying a Dark Sorcerer Warlord called 'Balthus Dire'.

In the adventure, you have to journey to Dire's citadel, explore his dastardly maze-like fortress, overcoming traps, hostile fantasy creatures and collecting certain artefacts; which you must find to complete you quest. If you manage to avoid being imprisoned or killed, you can face Balthus Dire in a melodramatic fight to the death.

This FF book is not the best one ever written but, without doubt, is an absolute FF classic. The second book in the series, the first one written by Steve on his own, the Citadel of Chaos has all the fresh enthusiasm of a first work. The traps, monsters and situations are original and exciting; a must for all FF readers.

Another thing that tipped the balance for me was the wonderfully wicked way Dire keeps putting you down when you confront him in his lair. I have vivid recollections of being branded as an 'impudent peasant' by the shaven headed scourge of Allansia. The ending is especially satisfying, if you get that far that is...

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent Fighting Fantasy gamebook, November 7, 2002

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William Vanderwhelm - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Citadel of Chaos (Fighting Fantasy Gamebook) (Paperback)

Citadel of Chaos is the second in the wonderful series that is Fighting Fantasy. Here, your job as the star pupil of a powerful wizard, is to slay a malevolent leader that is amassing an army of evil. The introduction of magic into the series is excellent, making many encounters decided by finesse rather than by "boring" hand to hand combat. Personally, I like FF gamebooks that have something in addition to Skill, Stamina and Luck. Typical of many gamebooks, the adventure climaxes in a battle with a powerful foe. However, the book contains many interesting encounters leading up to the final foe that makes it stand out from an ordinary "dungeon romp". All in all, this book is worthy of any Fighting Fantasy collection.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easily one of the best!, November 5, 1999

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Neil Thomas (Newcastle, England.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Citadel of Chaos (Fighting Fantasy Gamebook) (Paperback)

I would have to say that this book is one on my favourites. I have got the entire series and can say without a doubt that this must rank as one of the best! - Although it took me a while, slaying Balthus Dire is extremely satisfying! (e-mail me for info on the other titles! )