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 game features a continuation of the story from the previous entries, which some players found engaging.
- There are memorable new characters introduced alongside familiar faces from the earlier games.
- The voice acting is noted to be top-notch, adding to the overall experience.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and crashes, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The controls are clunky and difficult to manage, making navigation and puzzle-solving frustrating.
- The graphics and writing have aged poorly, with many players finding the protagonist unlikable and the humor offensive.
- graphics18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some users noting they are inferior to earlier titles like Monkey Island 4 and Grim Fandango, while others appreciate the nostalgic aesthetic reminiscent of Nintendo 64 and EverQuest 1. Critics express a desire for a remastered version with modernized visuals and smoother gameplay, yet some players emphasize that they prioritize gameplay over graphics in point-and-click adventures. Overall, the graphics are seen as a limitation compared to the artistic achievements of earlier games in the genre.
“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.”
- humor10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely viewed as outdated and cringeworthy, with many jokes being described as lazy or offensive, reflecting a specific era's comedic style that may not resonate with modern audiences. While some players find it amusing in a nostalgic sense, others consider it painfully unfunny, making it a mixed bag in terms of comedic value. Overall, it serves as a time capsule of early 2000s humor, appealing primarily to those who appreciate its retro charm.
“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.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story of Simon 3 continues from the ending of Simon 2 and sets the stage for Simon 4, but many players find it convoluted and lacking clarity, suggesting that it's better to watch a recap than to engage with the game directly. Overall, the narrative is deemed "okayish," but the gameplay's endless running detracts from understanding the plot.
“The story continues the ending of Simon 2 and sets up Simon 4, 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.”
“The story continues the ending of Simon 2 and sets up Simon 4 and is overall okayish, 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.”
“I'd even go so far as to say, just watch or read a story recap.”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is initially enjoyable but tends to become repetitive over time, especially during extended exploration. While it does not incorporate tracks from the first two games, the overall quality of the soundtrack is still appreciated in the context of the game's impressive graphics and gameplay.
“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!”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a desire for a remastered version of the game that features more intuitive controls, smoother gameplay, and updated graphics to enhance the overall experience.
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users emphasize that engaging with the game necessitates a certain level of emotional intelligence, suggesting that the emotional depth and complexity of the narrative or characters may challenge players to connect on a deeper level.
