Simon the Sorcerer Origins adventure game announced for release in October

Simon the Sorcerer Origins has been announced for release in October, a prequel to the 1993 classic and it sounds fantastic. Not only does it look good but it's going to sound good too, with the original voice actors for English (Chris Barrie) and German (Erik Borner) returning. Oh the nostalgia!

Check out the new trailer below:

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The developers said in the press release it will be released for Linux, along with "full" Steam Deck support. Awesome.

Highlights:

• 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 the original voice actor, Chris Barrie, 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 ancient mechanisms, reveal age-old secrets, discover mysterious objects, and discuss with unusual characters.

• Absurdly Humorous Dialogues - Enjoy Simon’s unique sarcasm and sharp wit.

• Magical World Full of Quirky Creatures - Meet strange wizards and even stranger beings on your journey.

• Alchemical Devices and Spells - Master powerful spells and experiment with secret alchemy recipes.

From the press release:

"We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Simon The Sorcerer Origins to the ININ family," said Helmut Schmitz, Head of ININ Games. "The Simon The Sorcerer series holds a special place in the history of adventure games and has been instrumental in shaping the genre. It's a true honor to work alongside Smallthing Studios on a title that not only pays tribute to the legacy of the original games but also invites a whole new generation of players into this magical world.”

"We are thrilled and moved to officially announce the collaboration between Smallthing Studios and fantastic ININ GAMES for the distribution of Simon The Sorcerer Origins, in all formats, over thirty years (1993) after its first appearance on Amiga and PC!" said Massy Calamai, Game Director & Founder of Smallthing Studios. "A heartfelt thanks to all those who have and are working behind the scenes and all those who have waited in the stands. The curtain is opening."