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Old point-and-click game, had a castle and a wizard

hi all, tryin to remember this pc game from my childhood, early 00s I think. it was one of those point-and-click adventures and had like a cartoonish art style. you started outside this big old castle and had to find your way in. there was a wizard or some wise old guy giving hints. one part had you mixing a potion or a spell. defs played it on windows 98 or xp. any ideas?

Submitted 8 months, 3 weeks ago by nostalgia_junkie438

The details are kinda fuzzy but your description strikes a chord with 'Simon the Sorcerer'. Not exactly starting outside a castle, but it's got the cartoonish art style, wizards, and humor. It was a hit back then so might be the one you're thinking of.

8 months, 3 weeks ago by PixelPusher101

U sure it's not 'Myst'? it's not cartoony but has all the weird puzzles and magic vibes. kind of a stretch ig but thought i'd throw it out there

8 months, 3 weeks ago by xXx_EscapeRoomAddict_xXx

It's definitely giving me 'Legend of Kyrandia' vibes here, maybe 'Book One' or 'Hand of Fate'. Both games had their share of wizards and castles, plus potion mixing was a thing in 'Hand of Fate'. It’s a bit earlier than the era you mentioned, but not by much. Worth checking those titles out. They were pretty popular on both DOS and early Windows platforms.

8 months, 3 weeks ago by OldSchoolGamerDude

Kinda reminds me of 'King's Quest'. There are so many versions tho, it's like a whole series, but there's magic and potions in there and def quests involving castles.

8 months, 3 weeks ago by Quest4Glory

lol, sounds like you dreamt it buddy. wizard in a castle, point and click adventure? be sure to check ur attic, maybe u'll find a flying broomstick too 😂

8 months, 3 weeks ago by TrollInTheDungeon123

yo i'm pretty sure you're talking about 'The Castle of Dr. Brain'. That game was all about puzzles in and around a castle, and the wizard-like character would be Dr. Brain himself. classic iq tester, man.

8 months, 3 weeks ago by ThePointAndClicker

This sounds a lot like 'Torin's Passage'. Sierra made it, came out mid-90s, fits the bill with the animated look and potion-making puzzle. Was a bit different from their usual stuff with a more family-friendly theme. Remember anything about the characters or specific puzzles?

8 months, 3 weeks ago by WizardOfBytes

Could it be 'I.M. Meen'? Classic cheesy 90s point-and-click with a weird wizard and books. Doesn't exactly start outside a castle, but it's got that old-school vibe you're talking about.