🧙♂️ Simon the Sorcerer 2 – An adventure through the wardrobe and into the absurd.
Simon the Sorcerer 2: The Lion, the Wizard and the Wardrobe is the sequel to the original Simon the Sorcerer adventure and was released in 1995. The game is a classic point-and-click adventure packed with British humor, absurd characters, magical worlds, and quirky puzzles. This time, Simon is unwillingly transported back to the magical dimension—via his wardrobe—and it’s up to him to find his way home and (once again) save the world.
The game is loaded with parodies of well-known fantasy works, goofy characters, and a teenage protagonist who’s cheeky, reluctant, and laugh-out-loud funny. If you love Monkey Island, Discworld, and the first Simon, this is a natural and irresistible follow-up.
🧩 Story and structure
Simon is back—and just as reluctant as before. This time he must:
- Navigate through towns, castles, forests, and underground caves
- Collect items and solve logical (and illogical) puzzles
- Meet a host of peculiar characters like zombies, witches, lawyers, and fools
- Fight the evil sorcerer Sordid (who also survived last time)
The story is driven by sharp dialogue, animation-based humor, and silly scenarios that keep you engaged—and often make you laugh out loud.
🎮 Gameplay and interface
The game uses the classic verb-based interface:
- Commands like "Pick up," "Use," "Talk to," "Open"
- Inventory-driven puzzle solving
- Lots of clicking and observation
Gameplay is 100% mouse-driven—intuitive and easy to use—but it demands a bit of patience and thorough exploration.
🎨 Graphics and audio
Visually, Simon 2 is an upgrade over the first game:
- Beautiful hand-drawn background art in 256-color VGA
- Colorful character animations and varied environments
- Cutscenes with great comic timing
The audio is one of the game’s highlights:
- Full voice acting, including British accents and Simon’s cheeky attitude
- Background music that matches each scene and tone perfectly
👉 TIP: Play it via ScummVM for improved audio and compatibility, and use DOSBox for classic performance.
💾 Availability
You can play the game today via:
- ScummVM (recommended)
- DOSBox
- Digital re-releases on platforms such as GOG.com
It’s easy to get running on modern PCs and supports both mouse and keyboard.
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