Simon
A sarcastic teenager and reluctant apprentice wizard who serves as the player character.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Control notes
The DOS release is primarily controlled with a mouse.
Exact keyboard bindings may vary by configuration and are omitted here.
How it plays
How does Simon the Sorcerer play?
The game uses a third-person, cursor-driven view of static screens and connected areas. Players guide Simon through the world, examine locations, talk to characters, collect objects, and combine or use inventory items to solve puzzles.
Progression is largely nonlinear within individual chapters, although major story events unlock new locations and objectives. There is no combat-focused system; advancement depends on observation, dialogue, experimentation, and recognizing humorous item interactions.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Simon the Sorcerer?
- Examine every visible object and revisit locations after major story events.
- Talk to characters repeatedly; new dialogue can reveal puzzle clues or change after progression.
- Try inventory items on scenery and characters, but keep notes when a puzzle depends on a specific sequence.
- Save before experimenting with actions that may create an unwinnable situation.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Calypso
The wizard who summons Simon and becomes the central figure in the opening quest.
Sordid
The principal antagonist, a powerful and vindictive wizard.
The Swampling
A recurring swamp-dwelling character involved in several comic encounters.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Keep several rotating save files because some puzzles and actions are easy to misunderstand.
- 2
The game rewards lateral thinking more than conventional fantasy logic.
- 3
If an object seems useless, consider whether it can be combined with another inventory item.
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