Syberia 1 & 2

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Syberia 1 & 2 are adventure games following Kate Walker, a lawyer who becomes entangled in the search for a missing heir to a toy factory. Her journey takes her across Europe and into Siberia, where she uncovers a mysterious world of automatons and ancient cultures. With a focus on exploration, puzzle-solving, and narrative, these games offer a captivating and immersive experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

graphics1 positive mentions

The game features a compelling narrative and memorable characters, making it a standout in the point-and-click genre.
The puzzles are challenging and satisfying to solve, providing a rewarding experience for players who enjoy exploration and storytelling.
The remastered version for the Nintendo Switch allows players to experience these classic games with improved graphics and the convenience of portable play.

The game suffers from bugs and technical issues, particularly in the PS4 version, which can hinder the overall experience.
There is a lack of fast travel, leading to excessive backtracking that some players may find frustrating.
The graphics and voice acting show their age, which may detract from the experience for players expecting modern visuals and audio quality.

story
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The story in "Syberia 3" continues the narrative from previous installments, but it is heavily dialogue-driven, which may not appeal to players who prefer more action-oriented gameplay.
- “The story has been continued in a compelling way, making it a worthy addition to the series.”
- “If you enjoy deep narratives and character development, this game offers an engaging experience.”
- “So unless you like really long and boring games that are mainly based on dialogue and storytelling, then this is not for you.”
- “Rest assured that the story has been continued, but I have reviewed 'Syberia 3' in its own review.”
graphics
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The graphics are praised for their clarity and quality on the Switch OLED, providing a visually appealing experience both on the handheld device and when connected to a 4K TV, even though it does not support native 4K resolution.
- “I used a Switch OLED, and the graphics and text were nice and clear both on the Switch and when connected to a 4K TV (although not in 4K).”