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Amerzone: The Explorer's Legacy (1999)
Description
You are a journalist summoned by an aged explorer who has been "branded" with questionable credibility for over 50 years. The old explorer's tale tells of traveling to the mysterious Central American country, called Amerzone. His story claims that the large egg that he brought back was associated with native Indian tribal beliefs and rituals involving the proliferation of great white birds that fly continuously from the time that they are born and never land seems incredible. But curiosity and the opportunity for a good story will probably get the best of you...
- An immersive cinematic adventure with an unforgettable storyline
- Beautiful scenery and visuals designed by Belgian comic artist Benoît Sokal
- Many memorable characters and interesting puzzles
2010 Anuman Interactive. All rights reserved.
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Please be advised that Windows 10 operating system will receive frequent hardware driver and software updates following its release; this may affect game compatibility
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Please be advised that Windows 10 operating system will receive frequent hardware driver and software updates following its release; this may affect game compatibility
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4 h Completionist
4 h All Styles
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RPG Fan
85/100
The 2025 remake of Amerzone – The Explorer’s Legacy is a worthwhile journey whether you’re returning to its familiar rivers and jungles, or if it’s your first time strapping into a Hydrafloat.
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8/10
Amerzone: The Explorer's Legacy is a very good remake of an already well regarded puzzle game. While the story is a little predictable, it looks very good, the puzzles are well designed, and the environmental story telling is well constructed.
Read full review »CGMagazine
8/10
Microids brings the 1999 point-and-click classic into the modern day with Amerzone - The Explorer's Legacy!
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Posted on: November 20, 2025
simonomis94
Verified ownerGames: 38 Reviews: 22
Charming Prototype to the Syberia Magic
As a long-time fan of the Syberia series, I finally decided to experience Amerzone, and I'm genuinely glad I did. While it definitely shows its age and isn't without flaws, it's also full of the charm, imagination, and atmosphere that would later define Benoît Sokal's best work. The worldbuilding is where Amerzone really shines. Even though the game is fairly short, the environments feel mysterious and alive, and the art direction already carries Sokal's unmistakable touch - beautiful, slightly melancholic, and rich with intrigue. Exploring the strange wildlife and unique technology of the Amerzone was a real treat. That said, some aspects of the story feel underdeveloped, and there are moments where you can tell the narrative ambitions exceed the game's early technical limitations. A few plot points could have used more depth, and the pacing sometimes rushes you onward just when things start to get interesting. But even with its imperfections, Amerzone is a fascinating piece of adventure-game history. It's a clear precursor to Syberia, and as a fan, I found real joy in seeing the seeds of ideas and themes that would later flourish. If you enjoy classic point-and-click adventures, atmospheric worlds, or Sokal's distinctive storytelling, this old gem is absolutely worth a play.
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Posted on: October 27, 2013
brunosiffredi
Verified ownerGames: 1052 Reviews: 23
Does not work on 64-bit Win7
I've just posted a topic about this on the forum: (gog.com/forum/amerzone_the_explorer_s_legacy/how_to_change_graphics_setting_this_game_does_not_run_properly_on_64bit_win_7) Movies freeze, basically rendering the game unplayable. Tried compatibility mode and other fix attempts, but to no avail. I think Gog.com should add a DosBox version to make it work in this OS or at least put an alert on the game page warning 64-bit Windows users not to buy it.
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Posted on: March 31, 2017
teskor
Verified ownerGames: 96 Reviews: 2
Nice, but OSX version is broken.
While this starts as a nice and beautiful adventure, the mac version is completely broken. Obviously there are videos and soundfiles missing (from chapter 3 on) which prevent the game from working from a certain point on.
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Posted on: March 25, 2025
RohNounours
Verified ownerGames: 53 Reviews: 1
Doesn't work
Unnfortunally, the game doesn't work. I tried everything I could find on the board or internet in general and Amerzone doesn't start. Only a splashscreen with a logo and it crash. It's an awesome game from my childhood and I was really hopping to play it again... please, misters de, try to fix it ? So I can really give it a good review.
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