Sorcery Is for Saps

Sorcery Is for Saps

By Choice of Games LLC

  • Category: Games
  • Release Date: 2016-10-13
  • Current Version: 1.1.8
  • Adult Rating: 12+
  • File Size: 22.82 MB
  • Developer: Choice of Games LLC
  • Compatibility: Android, iOS 11.0
Score: 4.45
4.45
From 20 Ratings

Description

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. • ‪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.)

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Reviews

  • Terrible

    1
    By Tarod6754
    Actions have no consequences, failure is impossible, and the writing is painful. No matter what you do, you’re really just pressing ‘next’
  • Loved it

    5
    By TheSuperhumanSlytherin
    I thought this game was very fun, but a little pricey. $6 is a lot, and Choice of Games should lower the price. But if you love fantasy, the money is definitely worth it. The story line is incredibly enjoyable, and I’m actually playing it for the 5th time and still getting different results. One thing I didn’t like (this will be a spoiler so don’t read on if you haven’t finished the game) was that you couldn’t have a romantic relationship with Lyle/Lily. In the end, he/she always refuses you. I really liked Lyle/Lily and I wish you could end up with her/him. I wish you could end up with Camille too. It’d be cool to see what happened if you chose the “dark one” in the love square. As much as I’m criticizing this game, I did love it and I will recommend it to my friends.
  • Really fun, awesome story

    5
    By MjWood25
    Even if you’re not into sorcery or stories like that, this app makes it fun and interesting. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a great story to fill your time with.
  • Good not best COG

    3
    By Opinionsarelike......
    Really enjoyed the tone (myth inc. or princess bride tongue and cheek). However, was more on rails (or at least the rails were more visible) than my favorite COG titles. Second play through felt very similar to first despite trying to make different decisions
  • Oh My Goodness

    5
    By xTurtlePushupsx
    I started playing through this in my free time, but I was quickly sucked in. This is a marvelous read!
  • D to the E to the L I C I O U S

    5
    By imjustdoingthisforafreetrial
    WHY is the ferret named fergie i cant stop singing fergalicious send help
  • Good Writing, but could be better

    3
    By Nicknamermanguything
    Mostly I'm just having trouble with the part where you first try to solve the king's problem after the Court Wizard's failed to do so for days and if you choose to scry *your spell actually works* but then the king moves and disrupts it and the game ends up describing it as "your huge failure" and just hammers that in. It was annoying the first time (especially since it was, IMO, a huge success given the *Court Wizard* wasn't able to get *anywhere*), but after the fifth or so time bringing it up and saying how "you're so humiliated to have failed in front of everyone" it started making the story feel fake, which totally destroyed the immersion and my suspension of disbelief. I haven't read that far, so I don't have much else to say, but I just wanted to add in this opinion. Edit 1: Story falls into standard trap of giving you a large harem of "absolutely stunningly beautiful" women to choose from who also happen to be super smart blah blah blah. I'd appreciate it if one were ugly or dumb for once or at least have a rounder character, or if the author would put less focus into sexualizing the story.
  • Very Good

    4
    By Cvb177NoThanks
    Good writing and grammar. Like the alchemy/spell details a lot. Love the familiar. As always, could have been longer but I always say that !
  • Epic Favorite Game <3

    5
    By RainbowChihuahua
    I played a male Magic-person who got to marry the handsome prince, do some awesome magic, argue with a witty ferret and save the kingdom. I'm happy as can be. Highly recommend. :)
  • A fun read that draws you in!

    5
    By jonaaaaaaaaaah
    I've recently started playing these games, and Sorcery is for Saps doesn't disappoint! I didn't want to put the game down because I was so absorbed in the story and didn't know what to expect next. My favorite part was the world-building, and I wish there was more expanding on it. A sequel maybe? Lol. My only suggestion would be to make the romance a bit more prominent because the romantic aspect of the ending is a bit sudden. The romantic interests don't seem to be of much importance after the beginning, especially since they weren't even included in the Stats screen. It doesn't lessen the story's strengths though and I'm already excited to replay the game!

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