Simon the Sorcerer Origins

Last updated: 2025-11-01

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Summary
  • Authentic Simon revival provides highly enjoyable experience.
  • Charming hand-drawn visuals create appealing atmosphere.
  • Sharp humor and witty writing elevate dialogue.
  • Gripping and fresh story engages players.
  • Puzzles are frequently confusing and unintuitive.
  • Poor voice acting creates character disconnect.
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Categories

Point-and-click AdventurePuzzle SolvingSingle-player StoryMagic SystemAlchemy SystemExploration

Emotions

Satisfaction24%Frustration17%Disappointment14%Enjoyment12%Nostalgia8%
Reviews
(sample size)
88
Helpful reviews
74%
Unhelpful reviews
25%
Protest reviews
1%
Positive points
359
Negative points
244
Gameplay points
48
Perf. points
4
Rec. points
55
Misc points
48
Point
Highly enjoyable game experience
Description
Players found the game to be very fun, entertaining, and well-made, often recommending it and expressing satisfaction with their purchase. Many were positively surprised by the quality and enjoyed the overall journey, feeling it was worth the money spent.
Importance
99%
Authentic Simon revival
Description
The game successfully brings Simon back, maintaining the character's charm, humor, and the series' core spirit, often with original voice actors. It provides a strong sense of nostalgia for long-time fans while feeling like a true return to the roots of the series, especially as a prequel.
Importance
69%
Charming hand-drawn visuals
Description
The game's hand-drawn graphics and art style are consistently praised for being beautiful, charming, and a fitting homage to 90s adventures. The visuals are considered presentable, pleasing to the eye, and contribute significantly to the game's atmosphere while offering a fresh, modernized look.
Importance
45%
Sharp humor and witty writing
Description
The game's humor, including dark humor, British wit, and Simon's characteristic sarcasm, is highly appreciated. Dialogues are described as funny, polished, full of personality, and often break the fourth wall, making the story engaging and entertaining.
Importance
40%
Gripping and fresh story
Description
The game's story is described as cool, interesting, and gripping, successfully delivering a fresh narrative while staying true to the series' core. It allows for deeper exploration of characters and keeps players engaged, offering an engaging plot that can interest.
Importance
17%
Beautiful and consistent music
Description
Players enjoyed the game's soundtrack, describing it as beautiful, excellent, and a nice homage to the original series. The music flows well between areas, is consistent, and adds to the overall experience and presentation.
Importance
13%
Well-implemented magic system
Description
The addition of a new playable spell system is noted as a nice and fun feature, fitting fantastically within the game world. The school of magic itself is well-designed and enjoyable to explore, providing a pleasant addition to the gameplay.
Importance
10%
Enjoyable 'PONY' DLC
Description
The free 'PONY' DLC is noted as a nice bonus, with its music player providing a particularly strong nostalgic experience. It's described as a real 'earworm' and is appreciated by players as a fun, added element.
Importance
9%