Simon the Sorcerer returns after a 30 year hiatus - and he's joined by none other than Rick Astley
Mar. 21, 2024The legendary wizard is coming back in a prequel to the classic point and click adventure series
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Simon the Sorcerer Origins is bringing the classically sarcastic wizarding hero back to video games for the first time in decades, and the Future Games Show can reveal that he’s not the only one making a glorious return, as none other than 80s pop sensation (and ultimate internet meme) Rick Astley will be making a guest appearance in the game’s soundtrack.
But it’s not a sequel this time, as Simon the Sorcerer Origins is taking audiences back to the hero’s earliest days to show how he became the (questionably capable) protagonist we know today. There’s clearly a blend of both old and new at play here, with Italian developer Smallthing Studios setting Origins just prior to the events of the original game, and offering two separate ways to play and control the game - a classic point-and-click interface for those who want a solid hit of nostalgia, and a modernized version for those used to more contemporary gaming.
And then there’s the music. Yes, Simon is literally getting Rick-Rolled, as singer-songwriter and music legend Rick Astley has been brought in to create an entirely new track for Origin’s soundtrack. No doubt it’ll be a banger, maybe to the point where even Simon can’t be cynical about it.
If you’re looking for more excellent games from today’s Future Games Show, have a look atour official Steam page.
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