Self described as “both the ideal way to begin the saga for newcomers
and a faithful return to the franchise for long-time fans” this is a prequel,
something the game itself tells you about 30 minutes in. Set “just weeks”
before the original 1993 events, it starts with Simon moving into a new
house in a current world environment, although he quickly finds himself
in a whole other place, be-decked in wizards robes and tasked to enter
the Magic Academy.

An ancient prophecy and saving the world loom large, but getting back home is his primary goal.

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******** Simon the Sorcerer Origins, A Review by flotsam ********