Simon the Sorcerer 4

träum_was_schönes · 04-04-2007, 02:35 AM

Hi all!

Is anyone else playing Simon 4? I really like it so far although I haven't played any of the other games in the series. From what I have read that might be a good thing in the case of the third game though..

I live in Germany so I am playing the german version, does anyone know if it has come out in the States or the UK?

Kurufinwe · 04-04-2007, 03:25 AM

Welcome to the forums.

No English dates have been announced yet (or for other countries), so I'm afraid people in Germany are essentially the only ones playing it now -- which may account for the lack of discussion here.

Bobske · 04-04-2007, 03:29 AM

Hi and welcome to the forum!

We're still waiting for the english version to be released

The (supposed) release date is Q2 2007 so that should be about now!

I indeed didn't like the 3rd game but that was because of the amount of walking you had to do (distance wise) ...

EvilMulder · 04-04-2007, 03:53 AM

Well don't keep us guessing! Is it good or bad?
(I like your name by the way)

Larry Emmo · 04-04-2007, 03:54 AM

I've got a feeling Simon the Sorcerer 4 is going to be one of those games that will be postponed all the time, it wouldnt suprise me if we'd have to wait till August before the english release.
I really liked the the last game despite all the frustrating mini games. It was still a great game. But definetly not for someone with high bloodpreasure.

träum_was_schönes · 04-04-2007, 03:57 AM

I have lurked around here for awhile and enjoy reading the discussions people have. I'm American but have lived here in Germany for the past three years and was pleasantly surprised to see that most adventure games come out here earlier or around the same time as America. (Unlike movies, game consoles, books...

)
What I have played so far in Simon 4 has been pretty amusing and I am just hoping the English version will have better voice work then Tunguska did.

About the game: I have only played it for an hour. (Just got it today).
From what I have played so far I can say that, the graphics look great, colorful not too cartoony, well done. The storyline is o.k.-but I am not far enough in the game to really comment on it. The characters are good although when characters speak their mouths never match up to what they are saying.
I had read that Simon was very mean or obnoxious in one of the games but he seems to be a normal sarcastic teen in this one. I actually have been enjoying the dialogue so much that I don't just read and click through it which I normally do a lot.
The puzzles up until now have been inventory but once again have only played for an hour.

Bobske · 04-04-2007, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by träum_was_schönes

The characters are good although when characters speak their mouths never match up to what they are saying.

That's always the case in Germany

Anyway, I've read some of the german reviews and the game seems a winner!

Can't wait...

DustyShinigami · 04-04-2007, 07:14 AM

What are the specs and how well does it run?

Thanks

Rhodan · 09-25-2007, 10:51 AM

Couldn´t someone give here translation of those reviews or some other information? Thanks.

Thello · 09-25-2007, 11:32 AM

Is the English release of this still happening?

Erwin_Br · 09-25-2007, 12:33 PM

I didn't even know it was released! (I mean, not even that it was released only in Germany)

Does it live up to the first 2 games?

--Erwin

Draco2.5 · 09-25-2007, 12:57 PM

Just when the bloody snot is it getting an English release?

Trumgottist · 09-25-2007, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erwin_Br

Does it live up to the first 2 games?

And more importantly, does it live up to the third? (With its flaws, still the best in the series.)

Erwin_Br · 09-25-2007, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trumgottist

And more importantly, does it live up to the third? (With its flaws, still the best in the series.)

Weeeellll... It... - No. Can't agree with you on that one, sorry.

--Erwin

Kolzig · 09-25-2007, 01:40 PM

I get cold shivers when I even try to remember StS 3...

The first two, ahh those two were classics.
I remember playing at least 50 times through the demo of the first one on my Amiga 500 back in the day.

Henke · 09-25-2007, 02:31 PM

The fourth one has been released??? How did I miss this (even if it's only in Germany)???

Nelza · 09-25-2007, 05:44 PM

Didn't it say that it was going to be released Q2 2007? Where is it???

Kolorabi · 09-28-2007, 12:19 PM

According to IGN, it will get an US release in 2008, through PlayLogic. They're based in Europe, so maybe they're going to release the English-language version there as well. I hope so.

http://pc.ign.com/articles/816/816408p1.html
http://www.playlogicinternational.com/

GhostPirateLechuck · 09-28-2007, 07:58 PM

I get anxious when other people get to play a game that I don't. In regards to SS3, I thought it was pretty tacky and alltogether poor. One and two were very enjoyable.

tastebud · 10-03-2007, 09:00 AM

I played 1 and 2 but (thankfully) skipped 3. I won 4 a few weeks ago. I really liked it. I wouldn't say it's as good as 1 and 2 but if you enjoyed those, you will probably like this one too.

04-04-2007, 02:35 AM	#1
träum_was_schönes Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 14	Simon the Sorcerer 4 Hi all! Is anyone else playing Simon 4? I really like it so far although I haven't played any of the other games in the series. From what I have read that might be a good thing in the case of the third game though.. I live in Germany so I am playing the german version, does anyone know if it has come out in the States or the UK? Share Share this post on Twitter

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Kurufinwe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 3,038	Welcome to the forums. No English dates have been announced yet (or for other countries), so I'm afraid people in Germany are essentially the only ones playing it now -- which may account for the lack of discussion here. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Currently reading: Dune (F. Herbert) Recently finished: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (J. K. Rowling) [++], La Nuit des Temps (R. Barjavel) [+++] Currently playing: Skyrim Recently finished: MCF: Escape from Ravenhearst [+], The Walking Dead, ep. 1 [+++], Gray Matter [++]

04-04-2007, 03:29 AM	#3
Bobske Biomechanoid Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 543	Hi and welcome to the forum! We're still waiting for the english version to be released The (supposed) release date is Q2 2007 so that should be about now! I indeed didn't like the 3rd game but that was because of the amount of walking you had to do (distance wise) ... Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ The box said 'Requires Windows 95 or better'. So I installed LINUX.

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04-04-2007, 03:54 AM	#5
Larry Emmo The name says it all! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: I'm from around! Posts: 93	I've got a feeling Simon the Sorcerer 4 is going to be one of those games that will be postponed all the time, it wouldnt suprise me if we'd have to wait till August before the english release. I really liked the the last game despite all the frustrating mini games. It was still a great game. But definetly not for someone with high bloodpreasure. Share Share this post on Twitter

04-04-2007, 03:57 AM	#6
träum_was_schönes Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 14	Thanks for the welcome I have lurked around here for awhile and enjoy reading the discussions people have. I'm American but have lived here in Germany for the past three years and was pleasantly surprised to see that most adventure games come out here earlier or around the same time as America. (Unlike movies, game consoles, books... ) What I have played so far in Simon 4 has been pretty amusing and I am just hoping the English version will have better voice work then Tunguska did. About the game: I have only played it for an hour. (Just got it today). From what I have played so far I can say that, the graphics look great, colorful not too cartoony, well done. The storyline is o.k.-but I am not far enough in the game to really comment on it. The characters are good although when characters speak their mouths never match up to what they are saying. I had read that Simon was very mean or obnoxious in one of the games but he seems to be a normal sarcastic teen in this one. I actually have been enjoying the dialogue so much that I don't just read and click through it which I normally do a lot. The puzzles up until now have been inventory but once again have only played for an hour. Share Share this post on Twitter Last edited by träum_was_schönes; 04-04-2007 at 04:05 AM. Reason: Edited to add info about the game

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Erwin_Br Under pressure. Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Apeldoorn, The Netherlands Posts: 3,773	I didn't even know it was released! (I mean, not even that it was released only in Germany) Does it live up to the first 2 games? --Erwin Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ > Learn more about my forthcoming point & click adventure: Bad Timing! > Or... Visit Adventure Developers: Everything about developing adventure games.

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Kolzig The Reggienator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	I get cold shivers when I even try to remember StS 3... The first two, ahh those two were classics. I remember playing at least 50 times through the demo of the first one on my Amiga 500 back in the day. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar.

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Kolorabi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 900	According to IGN, it will get an US release in 2008, through PlayLogic. They're based in Europe, so maybe they're going to release the English-language version there as well. I hope so. http://pc.ign.com/articles/816/816408p1.html http://www.playlogicinternational.com/ Share Share this post on Twitter

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09-28-2007, 07:58 PM	#19
GhostPirateLechuck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 155	I get anxious when other people get to play a game that I don't. In regards to SS3, I thought it was pretty tacky and alltogether poor. One and two were very enjoyable. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Currently playing: Tales of Monkey island, So Blonde and Age of Conan.

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tastebud Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 364	I played 1 and 2 but (thankfully) skipped 3. I won 4 a few weeks ago. I really liked it. I wouldn't say it's as good as 1 and 2 but if you enjoyed those, you will probably like this one too. Share Share this post on Twitter