Sorcery

 PlayStation 3
  • Publisher: SCEA
  • Release Date: May 22, 2012
User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 60 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 60
  3. Negative: 9 out of 60
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  1. RUST
    May 23, 2012
    8
    The best Move game available on the console. Although when you really think about it, it's not much of an accolade to have hanging from your chest. Despite the obvious lack of quality Move titles I found enough reasons to 'borrow' my girlfriends Move for the week. Sorcery is a simple title. You play a sorcerer's apprentice by the name of Finn in a world greatly inspired by Irish mythology,The best Move game available on the console. Although when you really think about it, it's not much of an accolade to have hanging from your chest. Despite the obvious lack of quality Move titles I found enough reasons to 'borrow' my girlfriends Move for the week. Sorcery is a simple title. You play a sorcerer's apprentice by the name of Finn in a world greatly inspired by Irish mythology, the kind of thing that was stuffed down into my bedtime stories as a child in rural Ireland. The plot is simple, it weaves an interesting reason to keep playing. But that's not why we're here. How does the game cope with the Move? Surprisingly well actually. It's one of the few games which feels very responsive and in tune with the game, rather than just relying on the 'wag for your dear little life' approach. Aim is important, the ideas and motions behind the spells and powers are relatable to the actions performed in the game. But while offering quite a few powers and options for combat, you'll quickly fall into the trap of becoming too comfortable with maybe two or three particular powers and then proceed to neglect some of the later spells. Still, despite the issues and the limitations Sorcery succeeds in becoming the best reason to own a Move. So far at least.… Expand
  2. Wozman23
    May 25, 2012
    8
    The game isn't perfect. Alchemy and the puzzle elements are pretty simple and never evolve. But if you can look past that there's a charming game. The controls work well. Learning new spells and combining them keeps things fun and fresh. The decision to change the art direction to have more of a Celtic theme was a good one. The world, music, and illustrated cutscenes benefit from it. ThisThe game isn't perfect. Alchemy and the puzzle elements are pretty simple and never evolve. But if you can look past that there's a charming game. The controls work well. Learning new spells and combining them keeps things fun and fresh. The decision to change the art direction to have more of a Celtic theme was a good one. The world, music, and illustrated cutscenes benefit from it. This is easily the best game for the Move and a step in bridging the gap between Move titles and traditional games.… Expand
  3. aspentitan
    Feb 8, 2015
    7
    I both liked and disliked this game at the same time. I guess I liked the potential of the game and disliked that it was not made to my demographic. The first thing when i popped the game in i thought it seemed like a very childish game and to be honest i found it quite annoying made for children. After about 10 minutes I was impressed with the first enemies of the game and this made meI both liked and disliked this game at the same time. I guess I liked the potential of the game and disliked that it was not made to my demographic. The first thing when i popped the game in i thought it seemed like a very childish game and to be honest i found it quite annoying made for children. After about 10 minutes I was impressed with the first enemies of the game and this made me interested in proceeding. I prefer hardcore games so it was important the enemies were interesting. The game never really caught on for me I do agree with several reviews that the gameplay is nothing more than waving your move controller around like striking a nail with a hammer. I wasn't too impressed with the games switching of spells either as some people complained. None the less the game was playable without too much aggravation and this game really did make me think there could be a future in move controllers. I actually enjoyed playing a game like this a different way and the controller added a nice feel to the game. I'm not sure i felt immersion but it was a fun new way to play a videogame. This fun was muted though by areas I felt were too linear and too kiddie. It was an interesing mix of a game, being very easy and kiddie like but with the lure of neat enemies and a new controller methodology. The game was very short as well so there is some debate to me how much this game should cost. I bought it for only $4 in early 2015 and for that price im not too upset about the game. Had i payed above $15 i think i would have been very critical of this game. For what it is it is enjoyable and a bit easy and repetitive. To come out and say this is the future? Not so sure, but it did make me think that with some effort and more adult based graphics and chararacters the move contoller could make some pretty awesome games. Im thinking Resident evil, Dark souls and Silent hill would make better gaming with the move. Overall I would say this game was an entertaining light hearted game worth your 5 hours time for under $10. There really isn't too much to this game and its not mindblowing that everyone should try it but i did enjoy trying a new type of game and for the price this was a decent enough experience i do not regret trying.… Expand
  4. Otrebor_Lion
    May 28, 2012
    9
    Sorcery is a game full of originality, the story is not so trivial and the level design is workmanlike . the graphic engine is the unreal engine 3 and it still does its job . Sometimes you could experience some slowdown but this problem does not ruin the work of Santa Monica. Other effects like physics and light effects can carry you in a magic world . For what concerned game mechanics ,Sorcery is a game full of originality, the story is not so trivial and the level design is workmanlike . the graphic engine is the unreal engine 3 and it still does its job . Sometimes you could experience some slowdown but this problem does not ruin the work of Santa Monica. Other effects like physics and light effects can carry you in a magic world . For what concerned game mechanics , there is hardly better , All of the controls and combo make you feel a real wizard, the only negative things about game mechanics are reppresented by aiming system during the most hectic phases. Buy sorcery is a just reward for buying a ps move.… Expand
  5. Amyisms
    May 23, 2012
    10
    Sorcery is a beautiful game; crafting, fighting and magic, what more can a person ask for? The environments and characters are fantastic, the game play is super fun, and the story holds my attention as I progress through each level. I finally have a good reason to own a PlayStation Move.
  6. NikMo
    May 23, 2012
    10
    I'm now a proud Move owner who has the best PSMove game ever made. The controls are as good as they can possibly be. The game isn't on rails, there are tons of areas to explore off the main path with treasure to find and puzzles to solve. The Boss fights are challenging and the higher difficulty settings make you really pay attention to how you use your spells. And just because theI'm now a proud Move owner who has the best PSMove game ever made. The controls are as good as they can possibly be. The game isn't on rails, there are tons of areas to explore off the main path with treasure to find and puzzles to solve. The Boss fights are challenging and the higher difficulty settings make you really pay attention to how you use your spells. And just because the game is short doesn't mean you you don't have reasons to play it again; there are lots of achievements and alchemy recipies to try.

    I think the small number of negative reviews have been a result of not knowing how to use the controller. You don't have to "repeatedly pretend you are hitting a nail with a hammer", although if you want to play that way and be bored you can. I have a lot more fun swinging the wand sideways - like trying to skip a stone across water - to get my magic missiles to curve around stuff that enemies are hiding behind.

    Also, if you have been playing Wii games then you are probably at a loss for how the Move actually works... it's WAY more accurate and sensitive to how you hold it. If you want to shoot magic bolts up high, you actually have to AIM HIGH. Shaking it around like a rattle will get you nowhere, the game takes actual SKILL, which is a rare thing for games these days.

    The one drawback is that there is no multiplayer or co-op, but I guess that was never in the cards to begin with and you can't fault a developer for focusing on doing one thing well. And since I can't give it a 9.5, I guess I'll have to round up. :)    … Expand
  7. emaline2324
    May 22, 2012
    10
    Best move control game ever! Amazing magical environments. The game play with the wand is really accurate and you can feel the spell casting. The game includes puzzles as well as a being a shooter mixing it up to a fun action game.
  8. MrLake
    May 22, 2012
    9
    Really happy with this game. Love using alchemy to make my character stronger. My favorite parts are the boss fights because you really have to figure out how to use the spells you get. Its colorful and the music is really good too. Good job Sony and Workshop, I have a PSMove game I actually want to play!
  9. Skullcrusher
    May 23, 2012
    10
    It's a really pretty game with interesting enemies and a solid story.There's a really satisfying KAPOW for each spell with the Move that a normal button press doesn't quite achieve. The story is completely classic. Arching acrane bolts and lightning traps are really fun and the polymorph potions are awesome. Each boss actually makes you think about what to do with your magic. EasilyIt's a really pretty game with interesting enemies and a solid story.There's a really satisfying KAPOW for each spell with the Move that a normal button press doesn't quite achieve. The story is completely classic. Arching acrane bolts and lightning traps are really fun and the polymorph potions are awesome. Each boss actually makes you think about what to do with your magic. Easily worth the 40 bucks.… Expand
  10. C4hasBeenPlantd
    May 30, 2012
    3
    The voice acting is annoying, the framrate is awful and the game is very short. I remember when they showed this on e3 years ago and it looked good but this garabage was not worth the wait.
  11. Mattaclysm
    May 23, 2012
    6
    What's there to say about Sorcery? It's decent. It IS indeed one of the better PS move titles but there aren't many good move titles so it's not saying a lot. I finished the single player in about 13-14 hours and well here are my final thoughts. The game can be incredibly boring at times. I am a big fan of playing as a mage in games that I have the option to do so but this one was just outWhat's there to say about Sorcery? It's decent. It IS indeed one of the better PS move titles but there aren't many good move titles so it's not saying a lot. I finished the single player in about 13-14 hours and well here are my final thoughts. The game can be incredibly boring at times. I am a big fan of playing as a mage in games that I have the option to do so but this one was just out there. I found little or no interest in both of our main characters, both voice actors aren't bad. I just thought they were too kiddish for my tastes. I do like the way every area looked the sprites were very colorful and vivid.. however... the linear dungeons felt like they dragged on forever to make up for the lack of areas in the game. The spell switching feels atrociously bad. What was wrong with a simple up down left right. Instead we have these circles, it made it difficult for me to switch to wind spells why does something like switching a spell have to seem so complicated at times. At first I thought ps move was not calibrated properly, this was not the case I calibrated several times and I still could not switch to this spell so after a while I eventually just spun the wand in circles until it would eventually come up by randomly swinging motions. Another problem is the alchemy thing, brewing up potions gets irritating. I don't want to do all these extra hand movements and act like I'm drinking an imaginary potion... I would have liked to see a tad more RPG elements too. Buying ingredients to make potions to beef you up in a way is ok but it didn't really make me feel very rewarded. I would've rather killed a bunch of enemies with fire to strengthen my fire spells. This is an ok game maybe people will disagree for better or for worse. There is reason to play it again after completing it since no NG+ so I don't even know if the 40 dollar price tag justifies this game, unless you really want trophies.… Expand
  12. ADIL
    Jun 20, 2012
    0
    I gave the game ZERO OF 10 because it is the exploitation of the FANS PS3 ! I've got the MOVE, but do not want to Play it with a MOVE !!!! Do everything by force has become now!!!??? CAPCOM company that is sick and you need to Change my administration off ...!
  13. strukix
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    A really underappreciated title, which is strange as it is a really good game, with solid story and characters. The only (small) problem is that casting spells can be a little monotonous as only a few are available in the game. The game is quite short itself, but still, if you want to play an actually competent MOVE title, Sorcery should be your best choice.
  14. saucymonk
    Aug 1, 2013
    9
    Just got this and its a fantastic game. The move integration is great, but the camera is a bit iffy, But this is easily overcome. Graphines are good and i highly recommend it.
  15. Dmal69
    Jun 21, 2015
    10
    The best game whith PlayStation move.ssssassssssssssssssssssssssssssssssjsjsjsjjdhdjhdjjdjddhndjdjdjkkdidjdnnxudbdydbxhhdncdnxjjdmdundnxjennxjxmfjxyudhhcufncjcumdjhdnducjmdjdjjcggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg
  16. ente2ente
    Dec 25, 2022
    8
    Sorcery is a Move Controller game like it should be: Different moves are implemented greatly into the game and the game itself is a rather short but very pleasing linear action adventure. The choosing of spells works by moving Move by different patterns and that is combined with shooting spells not in a game-gun style, but by snapping the wand to different directions and heights. The heroSorcery is a Move Controller game like it should be: Different moves are implemented greatly into the game and the game itself is a rather short but very pleasing linear action adventure. The choosing of spells works by moving Move by different patterns and that is combined with shooting spells not in a game-gun style, but by snapping the wand to different directions and heights. The hero is controlled by the analog stick of the complimentary controller, meaning nunchuck-part or standard ps3 controller. The action is mixed with frequent and not to easy puzzles, that make your different spells, which become more and more as the games progresses, not only weapons for different enemies but also instruments to solve the puzzles. A real magical game. The downsides are just the short length of the game and that it is a not too easy, is this is a rather challenging game, but to simple for a tripple A game: there are not many layers of gameplay woven together. There is just action, looking for the way with nice graphics, puzzle, action again, buying and mixing new potions, peaces of story told and that again. That's not boring, it is a nice game, with good graphics and fun gameplay, but it won't bind you to your console for hours every day, like some other games do. But I really would have liked to see more games like this. It is definitely a hidden gem and to few Move games are as good with as good move-controlling! And using a move controller is, when it is as good implemented into gameplay, definitely more fun than playing with a normal one, the movements are just more immersing.… Expand
  17. F3T1W
    Aug 20, 2021
    5
    I don’t remember what the plot was about, how to play, but it was fun, I’ll just send the people that I played

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#86 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2012
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#91 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2012

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Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 52 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 52
  3. Negative: 2 out of 52
  1. Pelit (Finland)
    Oct 13, 2012
    75
    A decent action adventure with heavy emphasis on magical battles. It's almost a shooting game, which is a kind of disappointing. [Aug 2012]
  2. PlaySense
    Jul 9, 2012
    75
    Finally, a PlayStation Move game that seems to matter. It's a bit too short and also a bit too simple, but in the end you will remember this colorful platform game as an enriching Move experience.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Jul 4, 2012
    70
    As a single-player thing, Sorcery is just okay. You run, you stick your shimmering shield up if things get hairy, you wave spells at shambling horrors, and a lot of the time our boy Finn does something completely mental because the control scheme is a very delicate thing indeedily. It's simple but frenetic, with some surprisingly nutty moments and even nuttier boss battles. [July 2012, p81]
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