| | |  | Networking & Online Communication | | Home » » » » | | | | | | | Description: | | Kate Walker, a young ambitious lawyer, encounters incredible characters and locations in her attempt to track down Hans, the genius inventor - the final key to unlock a pact with destiny. Far and beyond, a mystical Syberia awaits their arrival with obstacles far more dangerous than ever before, testing their courage, strength and determination. A gripping story that goes beyond your imagination with rich and intriguing characters, detailed and realistic 3D environments! It includes original and creative puzzles that challenge your mind along with amazing original soundtrack. | | | Product Details: | | | Product Weight:
| 0.13 pounds | | Package Length:
| 5.7 inches | | Package Width:
| 5.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.5 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.02 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 37 reviews |
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| Windows XP / Windows XP Professional / Windows XP Home Edition | | Media:
| CD-ROM | | Item Quantity:
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12 of 12 found the following review helpful:
 Very well done. A lot of fun to play. It does take some work.Dec 18, 2009
By Ken
I have never played one of these adventure games before. I tried a demo version of this game at GameSpot. I got hooked and came here to buy it. This was a very good price for both games.
There were some flaws with this game. It wasn't with the play or operation. Some of the action logic wasn't always to my liking. There were spelling/grammar errors in the narration text. There was also one big thing that surprised me. But, these things didn't detract from my enjoyment. They were just little side notes in a terrific game. (And, I used to work as a software tester, so it is kind of my nature to find things like that.)
The graphics/artwork/object/background construction was really great. I loved the buildings, towns, forests, etc. One of the problems I did have at first was that there wasn't any wind. The rivers flowed. The birds flew by. But, the trees and plants didn't move. It was just strange walking through a "frozen" environment sometimes and took some getting used to.
There were times when I laughed out loud playing this game. It was more in the second episode.
I only played these games an hour or so a day and sometimes skipped days. I found that it was a good way to do it because, not only did I get frustrated when I couldn't figure something out, but it also drew out the enjoyment. I will also add that I had a friend playing the games at the same time. She was way ahead of me and is a smarter, better gamer. But, sharing the experience with her was fun. We would talk about Kate (the main character) a lot like she was real person. LOL
I will say that there is a good "hints" website (uhs-hints) out there that is very good. I used it once in a while when I got stuck. I didn't want the answers, just a little guidance now and then.
I read that there is a Syberia III being planned. It may come out in 2010. I will definitely consider getting it based on these two. I can see how the third game can pick up where the second stopped. The big story is over, but there are some openings for the main character to follow.
I will add that I ran this game on a Dell Inspiron 1501 laptop running Vista Home Premium. I did not have any problems. I didn't have to run as the Administrator or anything like that.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Syberia 1 and 2Sep 28, 2008
By Europa
I thought this game was excellent! The story is a little more reality-based with the main character while she makes a journey to places and with characters that one would not normally see in our own world, but that is what is nice about this fantasy world taking place in our own. The puzzles are not very complicated when performed in the correct order. However, the actually graphics and images, as well as the dialogue and culture of these places is what makes it very fascinating. This was definitely an artistic game and not one that involved a lot of wit but some in order to complete it.
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Excellent Games at an Excellent PriceJul 13, 2008
By Terry Lawrence
"Otis"
The games themselves are engaging and the graphic arts are exceptional. This approach to adventure gaming is a winner. The packaging of the two games together at half the price of one game sealed the deal.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Syberia I and II - Loved emAug 30, 2010
By J.M.H.
"J.M.C."
I am a little ol' lady that does NOT like all the new hyped up games. Fighting, Killing, mugging etc. etc. etc.
Now here are a couple of great games that I enjoyed thoroughly. I go through my games and invariably pull out the "old faithful" Syberia set. I'm getting a little tired of not being able to find better games geared for the older population, so continually bring these out again.
The newer version with both games on a DVD does not have the sharpness of the single, more expensive games. The cheaper games can be played without inserting the disk. But the 'original' Syberia II has to be in the disk drive to play it.
I'm saving the good set, and use the cheaper ones when I'm playing them.
Wish I could find a dozen more of this caliber.
Did I love thise games??
YES!!!
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Graphics are Beautiful, you might want the play-with-disc-in versionSep 07, 2010
By Happy Reader
I have both of these games, though I have them on the older leave-the-discs-in versions. If, as one reviewer noted, this double set, which doesn't require the discs in the machine, has watered down graphics, then you might want to find the old versions. The scenery is inventive and beautiful. In Syberia 1, the moving robots are wonderful, in Syberia 2, the land of the ice is fabulous. This game is more beautiful than a lot of newer games.
In some adventure point-and-click games I get a little bored with the talking talking talking. The Syberias have talking, of course, but it isn't literally the only action for ten minutes at a time.
I had to cheat, with a walkthrough hint, quite a few times for both games. But that's good, I don't want a game that's too easy. Recommended.
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