Simon the Sorcerer: 25th Anniversary Edition is a remastered version of the classic 1990s point-and-click adventure originally beloved by fans of the genre. Released in 2018, this edition updates the timeless fantasy tale for modern Windows PCs while preserving its quirky humour and imaginative world. Players step into the shoes of Simon, a sarcastic young magician thrust into a strange magical realm full of goblins, wizards, swamp creatures, and other colourful characters. The game revolves around exploration, puzzle solving, and interacting with the environment using an intuitive hotspot-based interface instead of traditional pixel hunting.
The remaster offers enhanced graphics upscaled for high-resolution displays and a revamped menu and save system, with options to switch between modern visuals and retro aesthetics. Full voice acting and multi-language support add accessibility, and optional original music tracks can be enabled for nostalgia. Extra content like the original manual, art book, and legacy editions are included, making this a definitive way to experience the classic adventure on modern systems.
Features:
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Classic point-and-click adventure gameplay.
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Remastered controls with hotspot interaction.
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High-end graphics upscaling (xBRZ filter).
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Option to play with original retro visuals.
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Multiple music choices including original tracks.
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Full voice acting and subtitle support.
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Enhanced menus and save/load system.
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Includes bonus extras (soundtrack, art book).
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Multi-language interface and subtitles.
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Steam Cloud and family sharing support.
System Requirements:
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OS: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 (64-bit recommended)
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Processor: 1.0 GHz or equivalent
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Memory: 512 MB RAM
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Graphics: 100% OpenGL compatible GPU
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Storage: 300 MB available space
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Sound: DirectX-compatible sound device
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Input: Keyboard and mouse
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Internet: Required for Steam features (e.g., Cloud)
