Syberia

Syberia tells a simple story about getting caught up in a world where nothing goes as planned. But maybe, because of that, a person discovers their true calling. It's a very strange story, in a desolate world that time seems to have passed by. The atmosphere is both quaint and charming, while just under the surface there is something ominous or sad. Everywhere you go, the world shows signs that these places are dying or have long since been abandoned. Yet the more you push through the challenges and these forgotten places, the more it seems that something magical and meaningful awaits in the unknown. In Syberia. I found myself oscillating between really liking the game and getting a bit frustrated by some of the slower pacing and backtracking. But in the end I enjoyed it and I feel that some of the less appealing aspects served the game's message and themes. There were really only a few questlines and puzzles that I found particularly aggravating (mostly with having to run back and forth conversing with NPCs), but overall I felt that the puzzles were decently constructed. They were all decipherable with the information given by the game, and quite a few were particularly clever and creative. I really liked the use of the cell phone as a combination exposition and puzzle device. The only really big criticism is something others have pointed out: Kate's difficulty with stairs. There are a lot of them in the game; and she takes each....step.......very.........painstakingly..............slowly. It did get a laugh out of me a few times though. The game asks for a lot of patience, and I think if you get on board with its theme, then it rewards that patience. I was surprised how emotional I got in the end. Maybe I encountered the game at the right time, but I found its core idea really resonated with me: to embrace a call to unexpected adventure.

Beautiful sceneries, great storyline.

A vintage game that continues to present challenges and entertainment. Considering the age of the game the visual aspects of the game are still immersive and stunning.

It's a point-and-click game with a lovely story and fun puzzles. Sometimes the puzzles can be a bit far-fetched or unclear, so prepare to be frustrated sometimes (I personally used the Universal Hints System website sometimes when I got stuck, they give hints without giving all of it away). The graphics are also a bit old, and can look a bit uncomfortable on today's wide screens, but you can enhance the quality quite a bit by tinkering around (I used dgVoodoo, you can find a tutorial for it online), so that shouldn't be a reason not to try this game! Other reviews will already have told you that the world of Syberia can be both beautiful and a bit sad, and is sure to intrigue anyone who enjoys a bit of a steampunk aesthetic. Going in with no expectations, I was very surprised and charmed by the story, and came to care about it a lot. It's also the perfect game to snack while playing, since you only need one hand. Idk, I really appreciated that when I was eating a popsicle while playing because it was so hot during the summer. It's a lovely game. Especially when it's at a discount, just give it a shot, while also keeping in mind that the game isn't gonna match up to today's standards. You might find yourself surprisingly charmed.

I like the steampunk asthetic with fun puzzles. Kate is a bit lazy and too afraid to get her hands dirty, but other than that I like the story. I find it fun to find news articles and journals that allow me to explore the world beyond the main story.