Syberia

by Microsoft

Product Details

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• ASIN: B00009YXIE
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: August 1, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,943 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Platform: Xbox

A journey beyond compare... For the young Kate Walker, an ambitious lawyer, the Voralberg toy company acquisition seemed like a textbook case -- a quick stopover to a small alpine village in France to buy-out an old automaton factory, then straight back home to New York. Her journey across land and time throws all she values into question, while the deal she set out to sign turns into a pact with destiny... Ported to Xbox from the 2002 PC original, Syberia is a 3D adventure game in the classic style. In order to learn the entire plot and progress, players interact with many different characters and discover objects and clues that will help them through your journey.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Elegant, challenging, non-violent game, March 30, 2005

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Lynn Blake (Bay Area, CA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Syberia (Video Game)

I do not enjoy video games very much, mainly because I do not like the violence and the anxiety of being constantly stalked, shot at, or run over. This game is a great alternative. The scenery is beautiful, and I actually enjoy the slow pace of the game. I find many of the puzzles challenging, and the story is interesting and involved. The feel is very much that of a mystery novel turned into a video game. Most kids will probably find it dull, but for adults looking for a different kind of video game, I highly recommend this one.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I would call it an interactive novel, February 22, 2004

By 

Carlos Santiago (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Syberia (Video Game)

You can immediately tell that there was a lot of dedication and effort put into this adventure game; the graphics are outstanding, animation is realistic, the dialogue, both verbal and subtitled was translated in several languages including Spanish, German, French and Italian (and Blue Cheese!)

You are in control of Kate Walker, a young lawyer that has a very specific agenda of signing a deal for her company to acquire a long-established automaton factory located in Valadilene, France. What seemed liked a straightforward, ordinary business transaction becomes an unexpected quest in search for a legendary man, known as Hans Voralberg.

The plot is intriguing, it succeeds in grabbing your attention, and the adventure unfolds in a very dramatic and cinematic way, but it doesn't really fulfils the expectations for people who are looking for a challenge.
The game seems more like an interactive novel where you unveil the plot as you progress, than it is a true adventure game. Some puzzles are there to give it a sense of challenge, but the linear approach of it made them very simple to figure out.

The dialog is remarkable, and there is plenty of it in this game. A negative side about it is that in between the entire dialog there are important clues for the adventure, so it is unavoidable to go through all of it in order to progress. There's a button available to skip the dialog, although I would suggest against doing that as there are many instances where the dialog is not repeated.

4 stars for a great effort, and for the overall entertainment value, I took one star out for the lack of a true challenge.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unique adventure, September 8, 2003

By 

Gary L. Hormell (San Pedro, CA. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Syberia (Video Game)

I felt compelled to let the reviewing audience know that thereis a very good reason why Syberiawas voted the best adventure atE3 of 2002. Did you enjoy how themechanical gismos and gadgets worked in Myst, Riven, and Mtst 111EXile? Well you are in for quitea treat with Syberia. There are tons of them to have fun with, andeven interact with. This game is apoint and click adventure, but Iwould have paid more than Amazonis selling it for. This game isnot for fast actioneers. There isno violence, just a beautifuladventure. Nice for a change!The Graphics are very detailedand well done. The music drawsyour heart into the game.After Playing Syberia, I believeyou will look forward to Syberia11 which is coming out for pcshortly. I am writing thiscommendation because I believethe original creators of Syberiatook there time to create quality,and do not want any adventurerto miss out on this beauty.

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