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Is Curse of the Assassin worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Gamebook readers who want story progression shaped by decisions
- RPG players who enjoy dice-based attributes and combat
- Fantasy mystery fans who prefer journeys across several locations
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a real-time action game rather than decision-led gamebook progression
- Players who want open-ended character development instead of fixed dice-based attributes and a directed mystery
- Players looking for a large party-management RPG with extensive systems
Our take on Curse of the Assassin
The store copy foregrounds the conspiracy, locations, artwork, and soundtrack, while the central format is a choice-driven gamebook. Combat and exploration are framed within that branching narrative structure rather than as the primary play loop.
What is Curse of the Assassin?
A returning adventurer probes a companion’s unexplained death and a plot reaching from Orlandes City to the protagonist’s birthplace.
Choices made at pivotal points direct the narrative. Dice establish vitality, fitness, and luck, while combat ranges from one-on-one clashes to confrontations fought with allies. The route crosses the city, nearby wilderness, Kern Badenach’s mines, and the sea. The hero encounters former fellow adventurers and becomes involved with the Duke’s daughter. The gamebook presents coloured illustrations from Pirkka Harvala and music composed by Adrian Watkins.
How Curse of the Assassin plays
- 01Branching Story Choices
- Key decisions determine which actions the protagonist takes as the conspiracy unfolds.
- 02Dice-Based Attributes
- Random rolls establish vitality, fitness, and luck for the adventure.
- 03Companion Combat
- Battles can be fought alone or with members of the protagonist's former adventuring group.
- 04Multiple Regions
- The route extends through Orlandes City, the wilds, Kern Badenach's mines, and the sea.
- 05Original Presentation
- The game combines artwork by Pirkka Harvala with music by Adrian Watkins.
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Curse of the Assassin: platforms & release
Is Curse of the Assassin worth it?
It is worth it if: gamebook readers who want story progression shaped by decisions. Skip it if: players seeking a real-time action game rather than decision-led gamebook progression.
Where can I download Curse of the Assassin?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Curse of the Assassin's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Curse of the Assassin on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
