Simon the Sorcerer: 25th Anniversary Edition
- April 3, 2018
- Adventure Soft
- 84h median play time
Get on Steam"Simon the Sorcerer: 25th Anniversary Edition" is a classic adventure game with updated controls and improved graphics. The special edition features hotspot-based navigation, new icons and animations, and a variety of display options including retro settings. Bonus materials, such as the game's soundtrack, are also included. Multiple updates have added new features and bug fixes, including subtitles and improved save/load systems.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Simon the Sorcerer is a classic point-and-click adventure game with charming humor and engaging puzzles that provide a nostalgic experience for fans.
- The remastered version allows players to switch between enhanced graphics and the original look, catering to both new players and those seeking nostalgia.
- The voice acting, particularly Chris Barrie's performance as Simon, adds a delightful touch to the game's witty dialogue and comedic moments.
- The remaster suffers from numerous bugs, including crashes and issues with the user interface, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Many players feel that the graphical enhancements are poorly executed, resembling a simple filter rather than a true remaster, leading to disappointment.
- Some puzzles are considered illogical or frustrating, requiring players to rely on walkthroughs to progress, which can diminish the enjoyment of the game.
- graphics38 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the "remastered" visuals as merely a filter over the original pixel art, resulting in a lack of detail and character. While some appreciate the option to play with the original graphics, which they find more aesthetically pleasing, others find the new graphics to be clunky and poorly integrated with the game's art style. Overall, the consensus leans towards favoring the original graphics for a more authentic experience.
“I think aesthetically this game is, overall, excellent, capturing the fantasy setting really well despite being more of a satire of fantasy.”
“The music, graphics, animation, and humor is easily a 10/10.”
“Mojotouch did a great job and brought us the game back after many years with many innovations and graphics enhancements and many other good things.”
“The 'new graphics' are terrible; it seems that they literally just slapped a cheap 'super sai' filter on the original graphics without repainting a single stroke.”
“First of all, I agree with the other reviews that this is not a remaster in the way you would expect. The graphics have been smoothed with a filter and look pretty enough, but lack the original character and detail.”
“The graphics are ugly; the new action cursors do not fit into the old art style, and calling a stretched-out bad aspect ratio 'modern' is a joke.”
- humor22 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many players finding it clever, charming, and filled with witty one-liners and tongue-in-cheek references to classic fairy tales and popular literature. While some reviews note a mix of styles, from gentle to more absurd humor, the overall consensus is that it stands out as one of the funniest point-and-click adventures, despite a few criticisms regarding its consistency and depth.
“Love the humor and very enjoyable to play!”
“The game's also funny as hell.”
“It does have a lot of tongue-in-cheek humor and makes references to several classic fairy tales as well as popular well-known book series such as Discworld and The Lord of the Rings.”
- music21 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchiness and quality, with many reviewers highlighting the immersive soundtrack and well-executed voice acting. While some express a desire for more control over background noise levels, the ability to choose between different music versions, including remastered options, is appreciated. Overall, the soundtrack significantly enhances the game's quirky atmosphere and nostalgic appeal.
“The music and sounds are interesting, and the voice acting is good and all well recorded.”
“The most attractive option is being able to choose between different music kinds, like the excellent remaster, excellent original, or excellent MT-32.”
“This is a great game with great humor, great puzzles, loveable characters, and an enjoyable soundtrack.”
“My only complaint here is that it allows you to adjust the music and voice volume separately but not the background noises.”
“I really wish I had an option to turn down those background noises just like I did for the background music.”
“You gotta be kidding me, they just added some percussion and hi-hats to the existing soundtrack.”
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, described as decent, entertaining, and immersive, with a complexity typical of adventure games from its era. While some players noted frustrations with UI bugs and object interactions, the narrative remains a strong draw, making the experience worthwhile for many.
“The story and writing are just fun and entertaining.”
“It was an immersive and entertaining story about a cool dude a few years older than me.”
“The story is decent, fairly well thought out, and about as complex as most adventure games of that era.”
“I didn't mind the small upgrades as I just wanted to see the story again.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for various bugs and glitches, particularly with the cursor, menus, and saving functionality, leading to crashes and loss of progress. While some issues have been addressed quickly by the developers, players still report ongoing problems that detract from the overall experience.
“Some glitches each time I try to save, but using Ctrl, Alt, Delete and Task Manager to get around it.”
“The new cursors are buggy and glitchy and keep flickering in some sort of unending protest against the existence of people with epilepsy.”
“The cursor and menus are buggy as hell; everything is flickering and the game crashed 2 times on me while some dialog tried to load, making me lose all progress.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Gameplay experiences are marred by significant bugs, including save data corruption that can force players to restart. Users recommend checking screenshots or gameplay videos before deciding to engage with the game.
“Not even 10 minutes into gameplay and I encountered a bug that corrupted my save data, forcing me to restart.”
“All in all, look at the screenshots or some gameplay somewhere and decide then if you can.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as not being a quick cash grab, indicating some level of commitment to the product; however, there is a notable lack of interest in addressing gameplay issues, which detracts from the overall experience.
“I don't think it's some quick cash grab, but there is clearly no interest in fixing it and making it playable.”
“This isn't a drive-by cash grab.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, recalling poignant memories and moments that evoke strong feelings, such as empathy for the characters. The nostalgic experience is enhanced by the absence of voice acting, allowing players to engage with the story on a personal level, often leading to tears despite the underlying humor. Overall, the game is appreciated for its unique ability to blend humor with heartfelt moments, leaving a lasting impact on players.
“The swampling will forever remain a dear memory to me. Playing it without any voice acting, just text as a kid, I cried for that poor cute little guy, even though I also understood the joke surrounding his situation.”
“Thank you, Mojotouch, for this unique, touching reliving of the past.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that while the remaster enhances playability, the replayability is limited due to certain unreplayable cinematics. Players appreciate the developers' creativity but suggest that the remaster may not be worth purchasing unless one is specifically interested in experiencing the classic version.
“Every time I miss a bit of unreplayable cinematic, I can't help but take a moment to appreciate the whimsy of the developers who came up with this really good idea!”
“It's more playable now; still, I don't recommend buying the remaster for the remaster. Only buy if you want to play the old-school version.”
“It's more playable now, but I still don't recommend buying the remaster for the remaster. Only buy if you want to play the old-school version.”
“Every time I miss a bit of an unreplayable cinematic, I can't help but take a moment to appreciate the whimsy of the developers who came up with this really good idea!”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in "Fate of Atlantis" is praised for its dense and eerie quality, contributing to an immersive experience that enhances the game's overall appeal.
“The Fate of Atlantis features a dense, eerie atmosphere that truly immerses you in its world.”
“The haunting ambiance of the game creates a sense of mystery and intrigue.”
“Every corner of the environment is filled with a captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that "grinding" in games like Simon the Sorcerer is often perceived as insufficiently tedious or repetitive, with some players feeling that the experience could benefit from more challenging and time-consuming elements typical of 90s adventure games.
