Syberia: The World Before (2022)

Developer: Microids Studio Paris
Publisher: Microids
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 4,971 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 16 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A melancholy and contemplative point-and-click journey through intertwined lives, with deliberate puzzles and a heavy, historical atmosphere.

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What players say

Players are split on this entry in the Syberia series. Many praise the story, music, and beautiful environments, while complaints focus on the highlighted interactive spots that remove discovery, clunky controls, and puzzles that are either too easy or occasionally frustrating. Long-time fans of the first two games are particularly disappointed.

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