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The Wizard's Pen™

Casual guessing puzzles where a magic pen reveals hidden images

PopCap Games, Inc. · Published by Electronic Arts · Released Feb 18, 2009

Casual

Reviews
Very Positive
83% of 64
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Playing now
0
right now
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update
Unknown
no patch notes found

Free demo available, 0 playing it now: get the demo.

What is The Wizard's Pen™?

This single-player puzzle game follows a search for a missing wizard through his blank workbook. Use a magic pen to reveal parts of each picture, then type what you think it shows. You can also unlock hidden-object minigames and sketchbooks with special challenges.

For you if...

  • +you prefer observation and deduction over fast reflexes
  • +you enjoy simple puzzles at a relaxed pace

Not for you if...

  • you prefer traditional hidden-object searches to picture guessing
  • you want a puzzle game with a substantial story

What players say

83% of 64 reviews are positive

Players praise the relaxed pace and the twist of guessing pictures from partial reveals. Others find the puzzles repetitive and the story thin, and report that some plausible typed answers are not accepted.

Screenshots and trailer

The Wizard's Pen™

The Wizard's Pen™ system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS
Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP/Vista
Processor
700 Mhz or higher
Graphics
DirectX® compatible with 16 MB of Video Memory
Memory
256MB of RAM (512+MB recommended)
Storage
50 MB (or More) Available HDD Space

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows
Steam features
Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Playable

  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • Native resolution not supported
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Text only: English.

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