And, while this is certainly a welcome and sadly unusual contribution, I'd argue that the underdeveloped characters, stiff dialogue and slow pacing mean that Syberia II doesn't do this particularly well (for stronger examples, see the Life is Strange and Blackwell series). The pre rendered backgrounds and scenery are gorgeous, sharp. The best possible reading is that the Syberia series sets out to do something different in that it is ultimately 'about a woman finding herself'. Technically, Siberia 2 is noticeably better-looking at first glance, despite some of the more remote locations lacking much diversity. This is a shame, as the game is often beautiful (although I always found the design of Kate's facial features a little uncanny valley for my tastes) and has some unique concepts and poignant moments. Meanwhile, the villains of the tale are almost comical in how unthreatening they are. The protagonist, Kate, is never fully fleshed out one of her main companions spends much of the game unconscious (her remaining ally is a largely underused automaton), while her relationships with others are primarily revealed through phone calls with disembodied (and rather stilted) voices and weak dialogue. Syberia 2, the sequel to the epic Syberia and the end of the series made by Benoit Sokal, is a point and click action game which you will either love or hate. One of the things that sets Syberia apart from most traditional adventure games is its astounding integration of puzzle and story. Still, most of us who won’t scrutinize the story and just take the journey for granted should definitely have a great time with the game itself. However, at its core, the Syberia series is sadly limited the puzzles are humdrum and unsatisfying, and there is little motivation due to a lacklustre, slow-moving plot. It’s almost as if character development hit a brick wall in Syberia II. Visually, it evokes an impressive steampunk-style environment in combination, these elements make for a quite immersive experience. The game has some rather charming and creative narrative touches and appealing musical moments. What hasn’t changed, though, is the series’ gorgeous aesthetic. This is a promising adventure title with lovely settings and visuals that have held up surprisingly well.
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