12/24/2023 0 Comments Simon the sorcerer classicSimon can instantly zip to any point on the map once he has discovered it, and double clicking on an exit makes him instantly leave the area rather than race across it. Unlike so many mediocre adventure games, the designers have really taken pains to make getting around easy in this game. ![]() What makes Simon the Sorcerer 4: Chaos Happens really stand out is the superb interface, witty dialog and voice acting, and fun puzzles. Eventually, though, Simon and his doppelganger must work together to rescue the king and depose a usurper. What makes matters worse is that everyone Simon encounters seems to prefer his doppelganger to him! Unlike the slovenly, wisecracking Simon, his doppelganger is a super polite, overachieving, neat freak. When he arrives (via his magic wardrobe), Simon learns from his former girlfriend that he has a doppelganger. Fortunately, for Simon (and the player), he is summoned once again to the Magic Kingdom to face a grave new threat. The action begins with Simon fighting with his bratty brother over what to watch on television. ![]() I am therefore pleased to see that this sequel at last manages to, if not surpass, at least live up to the high expectation for this almost forgotten series. However, although I have enjoyed the earlier games in the Simon the Sorcerer series, they are not particularly great when compared to other classics. The series is best described to be in the style of LucasArts' Monkey Island or Day of the Tentacle there is plenty of wit, and neither the game nor the characters take themselves very seriously. Subsequent games from the series have generally been well received, except the wretched Simon the Sorcerer 3D (2002) that has been panned by most critics (and mercilessly ridiculed in this game!). Longtime adventure gamers will probably be familiar with the Simon the Sorcerer series, dating back to 1993 with the original game developed by Adventuresoft for DOS and Amiga. This is only a minor criticism given the great voice acting, and you will probably want to listen to the dialog rather than read it anyway. Indeed, the only legitimate complaint I can make about this game is the English subtitles, which are rife with spelling and punctuation mistakes. This game is among the best adventure games I have played, on par with a LucasArts classic of yesteryear, but with modern graphics and effects. If you are a fan of classic click-and-point adventure games, you will love Silver Style Entertainment's Simon the Sorcerer 4: Chaos Happens.
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