Syberia - Remastered

The restoration of Syberia is, first and foremost, a duty toward a classic that plays an important role in what we might call the "renaissance" of the point-and-click genre. Kate Walker's early adventures transcend pure gameplay to become art, and it is precisely here, perhaps, that the risk of distorting a work lies. Fortunately, this is not the case: Virtuallyz Gaming has been meticulously respectful of the style, colors, and pacing established by Benoît Sokal, with the goal of offering us a version of Syberia less prone to ageing with the advancement of technology. And they have succeeded. A must-have for those who have never played it and a pleasant, necessary refresher for everyone else.

Syberia Remastered masterfully blends a classic foundation with modern technology, faithfully honoring Benoît Sokal's original creation. While it has its minor imperfections, the game stands as a remarkable achievement by the development team. This beloved classic now breathes anew, introducing its unique world to a new generation. The original could have lived a long life on its own, but this Remaster brings it one step closer to eternity.

I didn’t expect to revisit/replay Syberia in 2025, but I am happy I did. The game’s story is unaltered in the remaster, and it’s just as charming as it once was. What changed with the Syberia – Remastered version, however, is the overall presentation, collectibles, puzzles and a whole lot of other things. There are still improvements to be made, but as a whole, Syberia – Remastered is certainly worth exploring once again, especially if you love this amazing world and always wanted a reason to come back.

Syberia Remastered is a work that walks a very fine line: on one side lies the need to restore visual dignity to a beloved classic, on the other the risk of clashing with the weight of Sokal’s legacy. The result is a re-release that works, especially when it focuses on enhancing what was already there without pushing too far.

An upgrade in some ways and a step back in others, the remastered Syberia doesn’t quite measure up to the classic work of art that was the original, but its melancholic trip through an entropic Europe filled with automatons is still splendid enough to delight new players to the franchise.