This book certainly looked intriguing and with an arresting title I couldn't help but order a copy.
What I love about this book is that the author has illustrated it too, in the same way David Lowrie does Black dog Gamebooks. The very start is your first encounter, who oddly enough, shows you how to set up your adventure sheet. You even get to roll a name for your character. It seemed a little remiscent of Tunnels And Trolls.
After this, it takes on an interesting turn, as this isn't your numbered reference style. No, the author uses a D3 system (albeit with a D6 - 1&2=1 3+4=2 5+6=3) and these results represent how many pages you flick forward, creating your own dungeon adventure along the way. It is actually a rather clever turn.
A couple of downsides. There are a sh*t load of foes. It makes one wonder if you'll ever get halfway through the book and your will to continue may vanish. Some things are so repetitive you may get bored, meeting samesy creatures or finding chest after chest. (I met so many skeletons I considered taking up ivory poaching)
I've not heard of Joe Ward before but I think he has a belting idea, and with a little tweaking here and there he could be on to a winner with this. I feel I should rate this an average three stars, but feel that would be unfair due to the new direction it takes you in. And if a fourth star gives him the confidence to do another, it's an extra star well spent.
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