Benoît Sokal point-and-click adventure, poetic journey of a New York lawyer in Eastern Europe. Encounters with Voralberg automatons, bewitching Syberia mystery. Exceptional narration, visuals of melancholic beauty. An adventure game masterpiece.
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Adventure1 player12+
Description
Kate Walker, a New York lawyer sent to purchase an automaton factory in Alsace, discovers the owner has mysteriously disappeared and follows his trail into the depths of Eastern Europe. Published by Microïds, released in 2003 in the United States and Europe. Benoît Sokal's point-and-click adventure featuring breathtaking Art Nouveau settings, ingeniously mechanical automata, and an introspective narrative about the desire to escape.
Syberia review
MAX
Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Hand-painted settings of remarkable finesse, melancholy automatons and hushed light: Benoît Sokal's adventure is steeped in a faded steampunk poetry. The beauty of the panoramas and the contemplative atmosphere compose a journey out of time. This art direction, refined and nostalgic, remains of a rare elegance.