Sorcery Is for Saps
Choice of Games · 2016 · Indie, Adventure, RPG, Choose Your Own Adventure, Text-Based
PC
Mostly Positive76% · 21
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About Sorcery Is for Saps
As an apprentice sorcerer, you should never steal your master's identity. But what if that's the only way to save the kingdom?
"Sorcery Is for Saps" is a 200,000-word interactive fantasy novel by Hilari Bell and Anna-Maria Crum, where your choices control the story. It's entirely text-based—without graphics or sound effects—and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination.
Will your powers save the cursed king--or will you turn traitor and seize the throne yourself? You can probably break a simple kindness curse, but there are dark forces at work and you may be in over your head before you can say “Abracadabra.”
Throw in your lot with scheming councilors, the attractive heir, or even go to work for the invaders. But whether you choose to save the king or your own neck, one thing is clear—this is your big chance!
Magic, power, or true love—which will you choose? In "Sorcery Is for Saps," you'll find it's easier than waving a wand.
"Sorcery Is for Saps" is a 200,000-word interactive fantasy novel by Hilari Bell and Anna-Maria Crum, where your choices control the story. It's entirely text-based—without graphics or sound effects—and fueled by the vast, unstoppable power of your imagination.
Will your powers save the cursed king--or will you turn traitor and seize the throne yourself? You can probably break a simple kindness curse, but there are dark forces at work and you may be in over your head before you can say “Abracadabra.”
Throw in your lot with scheming councilors, the attractive heir, or even go to work for the invaders. But whether you choose to save the king or your own neck, one thing is clear—this is your big chance!
Magic, power, or true love—which will you choose? In "Sorcery Is for Saps," you'll find it's easier than waving a wand.
- Be a hero or turn traitor, seduced by a sexy spy.
- Play as male or female, gay, straight, or bi.
- Steal a rival wizard's inventions.
- Fight the maniacal, mechanical, magical monkey.
- Power up for politics, succeed at sorcery, or just get really, really rich.
- Trade barbs with your snarky familiar. Or will you kow-tow to a sarcastic ferret?
- End up as a sorcerer, a royal councilor, a villain, or a mouse. (Literally. You can be turned into a mouse.)
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
Sorcery Is for Saps is an intriguing game that complements Choice of Games' catalog. Throughout the game, the choices are interesting and the characters are well developed. While it was simple story, it offers a different taste of fantasy compared to the other fantasy-liked games that Choice of Games has in its line up. The main character grew out its rut too quickly and adapt too efficiently to be self sufficient. It seems there is a rush to the climax yet with no rewards to the reader. Nevertheless, the plot that it hinges on keeps me on my toes and I truly enjoy this one. The humor outshines the story.1 found this helpful
For a game about being a sorcerer, there really isn't a lot of magic. Life of a wizard is better at having a story about being a magic user, that actually uses magic. Mind you, there is some, but it's... very little.
If I never finished the game I would have gave it a positive review. The game had many plot twist that I enjoyed a lot. I never saw them coming either. But the ending is what ruined my whole experince for me. It was as if someone had flicked a switch and said "YOU LOOSE!" There were many moments like this in the story. My character was all out of options and I was certain it was going to be the end for them. Yet time and time again the game would bypass these sticky situations, and let me continue with the plot. Then the ending came. Just because I picked the wrong allies, or because my "Magic meter" wasn't filled I lost. My character didn't die, but they might as well be dead. That is how unsatisfying the ending was. This game also saves your progress at all times. If there was a manual save function I may not be this upset. But it took 3 hours to finish the game. I don't want to spend another 3 hours fussing over every little detail to make sure I win in the end.
This is another interesting story that has a very interesting buildup throughout, but rushes to an end that feels... lacking? Either way, I will say that I strongly recommend giving this title a read. There are very good characters and a plot to match it. Overall, I would give this one a 7/10.
It begins deceptively slow, but very soon it grows into a fully fledged adventure that keeps on giving. The choices feel organic, I did roleplay my character and I felt satisfied with the result. The story is very interesting, with some unique twists and ideas, your character can grow and make acquaintances with people. I'm not a man of romance, I tend to overlook them, but I think the ones done here are believable and realistic enough. Would recommend.
There are two types of magic in this game. There is also a fair bit of court intrigue, as well as a bit of a murder mystery. This isn't a dark game at all, but it attempts to use humor to tell some parts of the story. It's good enough for me, but it's not the best, as I prefer a more mature writing style, as in some of the humor seems like a thirteen year old could have written it. I give this game a 7/10.
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