Overview
- The new entry is a canonical prequel that brings the British point-and-click series back after a long hiatus.
- Early coverage from XboxEra and Nintendo Life is broadly positive, praising sharp writing, voice work, and a faithful tone.
- Eurogamer offers a more skeptical first look, questioning the art direction, some gags, and the fit of Barrie’s older voice for a younger Simon.
- Modernized systems include learnable spells, an upgraded inventory via Simon’s wizard hat, a diary and map with fast travel, hotspot cycling, optional cursor controls, and Switch touchscreen support.
- Reviews note availability on PC, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch, roughly 10 hours of play, and recurring critiques such as the stylized art, occasional obtuse puzzle logic, and a repetitive late-game sequence.