Simon the Sorcerer 3D
- May 11, 2021
- Adventure Soft
- 1h median play time
Get on SteamSimon is back and this time in 3 dimensions! The adventure begins with Simon's soul being reunited with his body on the roof of an Aztec Temple. Slightly confused and disoriented, Simon escapes the temple with the help of his new fairy godmother. Once again explore with Simon a vast fantastical world and help him find a way back home by uncovering the secrets of 'The Nexus'. Do this before your…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The voice acting is fun and adds to the overall experience.
- The game features some memorable characters and a continuation of the story from the previous entries.
- The puzzles can be satisfying to solve, providing a sense of accomplishment when completed.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including crashes and soft-locks that can ruin progress.
- Navigation is frustrating due to poor controls and confusing environments, making it easy to get lost.
- The writing and humor have aged poorly, with an unlikeable protagonist and many jokes falling flat or being offensive.
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some users noting they fall short compared to earlier titles like Grim Fandango and Monkey Island 4, while others appreciate the nostalgic aesthetic reminiscent of Nintendo 64 and early 3D games. Critics express a desire for a remastered version with modern visuals and smoother gameplay, but some players emphasize that they prioritize gameplay over graphics in point-and-click adventures. Overall, the graphics are seen as adequate but not groundbreaking, lacking the artistic elevation found in some contemporaries.
“This extremely well-made game has good graphics, good music, good controls, good puzzles, and it's just an amazing game you need to play!”
“Compare it to Grim Fandango or Escape from Monkey Island, for example, which used their art styles to elevate themselves beyond the limitations of earlier 3D graphics.”
“Hell, one of the only reviews here compares its graphics to Half-Life 2, a game so ahead of the curve that the games industry couldn't move past how great it was for another 10 years.”
“The graphics are somehow worse than Monkey Island 4, Grim Fandango, or Broken Sword 3, which all came out earlier.”
“The graphics make me think of the Nintendo 64 and EverQuest 1.”
“Just wish this was a remastered version with controls that made sense, smooth gameplay, and graphics that were a bit more modern.”
- humor5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it a nostalgic reflection of early 2000s comedy, while others criticize it as lazy, offensive, and cringeworthy. Overall, it seems to evoke a sense of dated humor that may appeal to some but leaves many feeling disappointed.
“It's old and it shows it, but on the whole it's relatively funny and a good game to throw away some time on.”
“It's very much a time capsule of what some teenage boys may have found funny circa 2000.”
“You need to have a CD drive or at least a virtual CD drive or you can't finish the game, which was probably quite funny at the time, since every PC had a CD drive.”
“Most of the jokes are lazy, offensive, or just plain unfunny.”
“I've never experienced a game so painful, so cringeworthy, so unfunny and awful.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is enjoyable and entertaining, but players express frustration with performance issues on modern computers, outdated controls, and a desire for improved graphics and smoother mechanics. A remastered version is highly sought after to enhance the overall experience.
“Gameplay itself is fun, but the experience can be painful on modern computers.”
“I just wish this was a remastered version with controls that made sense, smooth gameplay, and more modern graphics.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story of Simon 3 is described as lackluster and confusing, continuing from Simon 2 and setting up for Simon 4, but ultimately failing to engage players. Reviewers suggest that it may be more beneficial to watch a recap rather than play through the game, as the narrative does not provide a satisfying experience.
“The story continues the ending of Simon 2 and sets up Simon 4, and is overall okay, but after all the endless running around, I couldn't even begin to really tell you what this game is about.”
“I'd even go so far as to say, just watch or read a story recap.”
“The story continues the ending of Simon 2 and sets up Simon 4. It's overall okay, but after all the endless running around, I couldn't even begin to really tell you what this game is about.”
“I really wanted to give Simon 3 a fair chance, and I did, but believe me when I say, watch a replay or read the story, but skip this one.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, including frequent game freezes upon exiting and crashes that require a complete reboot of the PC to relaunch the game.
“It freezes when trying to exit the game.”
“If it crashes or freezes, you have to reboot your PC or it will not launch again.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is initially enjoyable but tends to become repetitive during extended gameplay. While it is well-produced and complements the overall quality of the game, it lacks the memorable pieces from the first two installments.
“This extremely well-made game features good graphics, good music, good controls, and good puzzles. It's just an amazing game you need to play!”
“At first, the soundtrack is quite nice, but it gets old very quickly while you're wandering through the fields.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users suggest that engaging with the game necessitates a certain level of emotional intelligence, indicating that the emotional depth and complexity of the narrative or characters may challenge players to connect on a deeper level.
