Simon the Sorcerer Origins joins Steam Next Fest with playable demo but you need to be quick

A lot has changed in the world since I first played a Simon the Sorcerer game way back in time on the Amiga. One of the success stories of the British adventure game scene of the early ’90s, alongside Revolution Software’s Broken Sword games, Simon the Sorcerer pre-dates even Harry Potter, and we all know how successful it can prove to be to take a young boy and turn him into a wizard. I always felt as though there were elements of Simon in those early Potter books, and I am really happy to see that Simon the Sorcerer Origins is soon to continue the trend of bringing back old adventure IPs to a new modern audience.

The developers at Smallthings Studios describe their upcoming reboot thus: “Simon the Sorcerer Origins is a lovingly crafted prequel to the iconic 1993 point-and-click adventure series Simon the Sorcerer. Blending modern puzzle design, hand-painted 2D visuals, and fully voiced storytelling, the game reintroduces Simon’s trademark humor, wit, and magical misadventures for a new generation — while staying true to the charm and personality of the beloved classics.”

A new demo, containing Chapter 3 of the game, is now available as part of Steam Next Fest ahead of the game’s full release on October 28th on PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Mac, and Linux. The demo will only be available for the duration of the event, though, so you will need to jump in and play it quickly.

Key Features:

• Official Prequel to the Simon the Sorcerer Series –  Find out what happened just a few weeks before the first legendary adventure in the 90s!
• An intense story – A loving mother, a lively teenager, a forced move and a prophecy. Experience an adventure between emotions and discovery.
• New Hand-Drawn Art Style – Discover the Magical World in a completely hand-drawn 90s art style!
• Featuring the Original Voice Actor – Enjoy Simon’s legendary sarcastic remarks once again with the voice of Chris Barrie (English) and Erik Borner (German), who brought the character to life with humor in parts I and II.
• An adventure between Modern and Point-and-Click Puzzles – Solve challenging puzzles, activate mechanisms, reveal age-old secrets, discover mysterious objects and discuss with unusual characters.