Syberia

by Dreamcatcher

Product Features

• Leave behind the past and embrace a future of unpredictable events, as you encounter unique worlds, endearing characters and challenging puzzles. For Kate Walker, a sophisticated New York Attorney, the Voralberg Toy Company acquisition seemed like an easy task: a quick stop-over to a small alpine village in France to buy-out an old toy factory, then straight back home to New York. But deep in

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001FB6I4K
• Product Dimensions: 0.6 x 5.3 x 4.9 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: December 2, 2008
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,486 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Leave behind the past and embrace a future of unpredictable events, as you encounter unique worlds, endearing characters and challenging puzzles. For Kate Walker, a sophisticated New York Attorney, the Voralberg Toy Company acquisition seemed like an easy task: a quick stop-over to a small alpine village in France to buy-out an old toy factory, then straight back home to New York. But deep in the alpine valleys, Kate uncovers a secret which starts her on a fascinating quest of discovery. Due to an unexpected twist, her business trip quickly becomes a journey across land and time throwing all she values into question, while the deal she set out to sign becomes a pact with destiny... Embark on a journey that will envelop and capture your imagination, emotions and senses.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Most people will either love it or hate it., April 15, 2009

By 

Marty McNutt (USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Syberia (Video Game)

I had never heard of Syberia until I saw the DS version for sale and became intrigued. After having played it, I am left with a lot of mixed feelings:

1. This game can be frustratingly difficult. This is in some ways due to the small size of objects and paths on the screen as well as the main character's awkward directions of movement. However, I noticed while reading walkthroughs online that this game's puzzles are simplified versions of the PC version. There are not as many steps involved in completing the puzzles, but the difficulty lies in actually being able to see the objects you are looking for.

2. The sound quality is very poor. Additionally, the soundtrack is very repetitive because each level only has 1 song, and there are only 4 levels in the whole game. The image quality varies. The backgrounds are very beautiful and detailed. Characters are very noticeably pixelated, but it isn't distracting. The motion video quality is very good, though I noticed one movie skipped a few times.

3. The story is definitely incomplete, so it makes sense that there already exists a Syberia 2 (with Syberia 3 coming soon). However, I was a bit insulted by the brevity and suddenness of the ending. It was like I had played half of a game, labored intensively for several hours, and then it just ends. This game can probably be completed within 8 hours or so, though I didn't see an in-game timer so I'm not positive how long I took.

I conclude that the game is worth playing if you are interested in investing in the whole story. Also, the game should be priced at $19.99 now which is a fair price. As far as I can tell, there is no replay value. However, if you are into the "mysterious, extraordinary adventure" type games, you should be able to see past this game's flaws and enjoy it well enough.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great story with some frustrating elements, May 29, 2009

By 

Howard D. Fisher "kahohito" (Pennsylvania, United States) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Syberia (Video Game)

I've read the other reviews about this game, and they make many valid points: the graphics are tiny and not as detailed as I might prefer; the music is INCREDIBLY repetitive; and the puzzles can sometimes be frustratingly obfuscated.

Bearing all of that in mind, however, the game can be very fun. The characters are enjoyable; the long-shots of the villages, the rooms, and the countrysides are beautiful; and the story is complex and entertaining. After only the first few hours with the game, I've found it thoroughly engrossing, and I keep wanting to return to it when I'm busy doing other things (such as working).

The tiny DS screens make some aspects of playing the game more difficult than they should be, but it's fairly easy to work around those limitations - with a little patience and persistence. Stick with it, and this game with keep you hooked for hours on end.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars No Where Near as Good as the PC Version, September 7, 2009

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D. Bapst - See all my reviews
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= Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Syberia (Video Game)

I would recommend the PC version over the DS version. She moves very slow from one screen to the next, and a lot of the humorous dialog and one-liners (and a lot of the wonderful voice acting) is gone. The beautiful environments look horribly pixellated. They could have made a great port that took the adventure genre a step forward on the DS, but instead they were so literal about it that it feels like a drab pixel-hunt with a stylus.