Mark Smith (1) (1959–)

I've played this one before many years ago and didn't think much of it but my recent playthrough has revealed a much better book! There is lots of exploring and the samurai flavouring was convincing, with plot devices from Japanese mythology. I died a few times along the way, before finding that I lacked the items necessary to get all the various demons on my side. More exploration needed!

Picked this up randomly as a book crossing book some years ago but only just played it. 4 stars to cover the pure nostalgia - used to love FF books and this took me right back, although I don't think I actually played this one in my youth.

Surprised at how well it reads, and also just how tense it is as an experience. Finger-bookmarks definitely spread through the book as I got closer and closer to the end.

An interesting twist to the choose your own adventure where you have the added roll of the dice to see how you progress in the story. Rolling dice over and over becomes a little tiresome, and the instructions are confusing until you start to play, but the storyline was enjoyable.

Relecture (3.5)

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