Cyberia

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In a future where global terrorists rule and mankind lives on the brink of destruction, the the ultimate doomsday device has just been discovered beneath the frozen wasteland of northern Russia. Code-named Cyberia, it was designed in an era of long forgotten peace by the most brilliant minds in nano technology. In an ancient world of hope, it was to be the ultimate protector of a new order. In the…

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Cyberia features stunning visuals that were ahead of its time and still hold up decently today.
The game combines various gameplay styles, including adventure, puzzle-solving, and rail-shooting, creating a unique experience.
Despite its flaws, Cyberia is considered a fun and enjoyable game that offers a nostalgic trip down memory lane for many players.

The game suffers from poor aging, with laughable graphics and controls that can be frustrating.
The story is basic and lacks depth, with confusing dialogues and minimal character development.
Many players find the gameplay to be difficult and unforgiving, leading to a frustrating experience.

graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are often described as groundbreaking for its time, showcasing a blend of computer animation and Hollywood techniques that created visually stunning cutscenes. While some elements are considered cringeworthy and the overall aesthetic may not hold up to modern standards, the visuals were a significant technological achievement in 1994, contributing to a unique atmosphere despite the game's weak storytelling. Overall, the graphics are seen as a highlight, with the sequel reportedly improving upon them further.
- “Was one of my first experiences with PC gaming and I think the visuals for this game were ahead of its time.”
- “Back in 1994, Cyberia just blew everybody’s mind with its stunning visuals.”
- “Its purely computer-generated aesthetic served as a testament to technological progress and the wildest futuristic dreams coming true.”
- “Some of the game's aesthetics are so cringeworthy it's worth a few laughs.”
- “Graphics are laughable, controls (barring the rail shooter scenes) are viscous at best.”
- “There are dozens of cut-scenes in this game, most of which haven’t meant to give you any sort of information, but were placed here for mere spectacle: explosions and a wide variety of main character’s deaths have been put under a constant cinematographic spotlight.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of Cyberia, set in a futuristic world divided by rival factions, follows Zak, a hacker in debt to a faction leader, tasked with seizing a superweapon. While the plot features some surprises and a wholesome twist, it ultimately lacks depth, offering minimal character and world-building in favor of action. The game's visuals and sound design enhance the experience, but the storytelling remains basic and underdeveloped.
- “Futuristic cosmopolitan world divided between rivalrous factions serves as a setting for the story of Zak, a professional hacker/outlaw fallen in debt to one of those factions’ leaders and has been sent to a secret science facility in the middle of Siberia to seize some sort of superweapon being developed there under the codename of Project Cyberia.”
- “Although the plot has some surprises and even a wholesome twist at the end, it remains fairly basic at best.”
- “Rushing through the story, Cyberia offers a minimum amount of character and world-building and prefers to stick with the action.”
- “Nice visuals and pretty enjoyable sound design create a unique atmosphere, which fills the void created by weak storytelling.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Cyberia features a unique and original gameplay experience that combines third-person adventuring, classic puzzle-solving, and first-person rail-shooting, with the latter being the most polished aspect. The game maintains a dynamic pace, often surprising players with sudden shifts in gameplay and unexpected character deaths, though some users find the interface in the rail-shooting mode to be somewhat counterintuitive. Overall, the gameplay is complemented by an excellent soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience.
- “It is very original in what it does, the different gameplay styles it combines, and has an excellent soundtrack.”
- “The game moves at a dynamic pace, frequently catching you off-guard with either a shift in the gameplay or with some surprising and nasty way to kill the main character.”
- “Cyberia’s gameplay is strictly divided into three distinct parts: third-person adventuring, classic puzzle-solving, and first-person rail-shooting.”
- “Rail-shooting mode is probably the most wholesome and fully baked mode of Cyberia’s gameplay, though I find the plane’s interface somewhat counterintuitive: it takes some tries to understand which icon means what.”
- “The game moves at a dynamic pace, frequently catching you off-guard with either a shift in the gameplay or with some surprisingly nasty way to kill the main character.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that the game "Cyberia" suffers from performance issues, indicating that the code is not well-optimized for the game's requirements, leading to a lack of smooth gameplay.
- “Code is clearly not optimized for what the game has to offer.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its dark comedic elements, particularly in the frequent deaths and witty dialogue that accompany them. Players find the combination of absurdity and clever writing to be consistently entertaining, making the experience both funny and engaging.
- “It's hilarious how much you have to die to get it down.”
- “I remember how hilarious some of the dialogue and death scenes were.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a basic yet surprising plot that culminates in a wholesome twist, particularly in the rail-shooting mode, which is considered the most engaging part of the gameplay. However, players find the interface somewhat confusing, which detracts from the overall emotional experience.
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highlighted by its impressive visuals and enjoyable sound design, which together create a unique experience that compensates for its weak storytelling. Many reviewers appreciate the nostalgic feel, noting that it was revolutionary for its time in 1994.
- “Great atmosphere, wonderful sound design; this was a revolutionary game in 1994, and it's a welcome trip down memory lane.”
- “Nice visuals and pretty enjoyable sound design create a unique atmosphere, which fills the void created by weak storytelling.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its originality and excellent quality, complementing the diverse gameplay styles effectively.
- “It is very original in what it does, the different gameplay styles it combines, and has an excellent soundtrack.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has minimal replayability, with users indicating that there is little incentive to play it again after the initial experience.
- “Next to no replay value.”
- “Next to no replay value.”