Syberia sucks! - Page 2

Wreck · 09-13-2006, 04:58 AM

Syberia is a much slower moving game. It's definately not Monkey Island or Fate of Atlantis. I myself do prefer faster moving characters, more exciting movie lines, more comedy and movement. Syberia is definately slow. I'm replaying through Longest Journey right now and O.m.g it is SO slow and so much talking\reading that I definately feel like I'm reading a book and merely clicking "turn the page" 80% of the game. Very few puzzles in this game if any at all.

Give me some stone circles in Fate of Atlantis any day!

Kolzig · 09-13-2006, 05:52 AM

On the subject of Syberia I must add that I forgot to say something about the cutscenes, they were simply gorgeous, very beautifully done.

Jelena · 09-13-2006, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by AprilLives

I searched in vain throughout the US & Canada for Syberia 11.

I don't think you'll ever find a Syberia 11 (eleven)

Sorry! But someone would have said it sooner or later.

AprilLives · 09-13-2006, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Kolzig

On the subject of Syberia I must add that I forgot to say something about the cutscenes, they were simply gorgeous, very beautifully done.

I agree! The scene where Kate makes her decision at the end is one of the most realistic, best drawn and inspiring images I've seen in a game.

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Originally Posted by Jelena

I don't think you'll ever find a Syberia 11 (eleven)

Thanks, Jelena!

RockNFknRoll · 09-13-2006, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryan

Just because u didn't like it doesn't mean that it sucks. Other people like it because they have different taste then u but you don't have to be an a.s.s. U feel bad for people who like it well I feel bad for you because your an ignorant a.s.s,h.o.le.

hahaha what?? I'm an asshole now for not liking it? You must be the most sensitive person in the world.

Exactly how am I ignorant? Ironically, you don't seem to even know what that means.

RockNFknRoll · 09-13-2006, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Roman5

What with the middle part of RockNFknRoll's name and Ryans cursing, this thread should have been moved to the AG Tourettes forum ages ago.

Are you guys really that sensitive even to alluded "bad" words? Christ, is this a front site for Jehova's Witnesses or something?

*Dale Baldwin* · 09-13-2006, 10:58 AM

Roman5 was purely making a joke. No need to get worked up about it.

RockNFknRoll · 09-13-2006, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Wreck

Syberia is a much slower moving game. It's definately not Monkey Island or Fate of Atlantis. I myself do prefer faster moving characters, more exciting movie lines, more comedy and movement. Syberia is definately slow. I'm replaying through Longest Journey right now and O.m.g it is SO slow and so much talking\reading that I definately feel like I'm reading a book and merely clicking "turn the page" 80% of the game. Very few puzzles in this game if any at all.

Give me some stone circles in Fate of Atlantis any day!

Exactly my friend. This doesn't make you an "ignorant asshole" it just means you like to actually have fun and be stimulated while playing GAMES. Longest Journey was pretty good, but yeah WAY too much stupid dialogue reading. I just think "modern" adventure games like Syberia completely miss the point, and is probably the major reason why the genre is perceived as totally worthless now. There's no fun in it

eriq · 09-13-2006, 11:09 AM

I understand the widely varying opinions on Syberia. While it was a gorgeous adventure, it was much more slower paced than the typical point and click adventure game... a more thoughtful and "quiet" adventure if you will. The atmosphere only helped to support the iciness of the gameplay. I enjoyed the sheer beauty of it myself but I admit that I struggled with the pace quite a bit.

I did not enjoy the second game quite as much.

I'm curious if anyone has tried Sokal's most recent game Paradise and what you thought of it compared to Syberia.

Udvarnoky · 09-13-2006, 11:37 AM

I find it offensive for someone to imply that a person who didn't like Syberia must feel that way because they have a short attention span. There's a difference between something being slow-paced, deliberate, and thoughtful and something being dull, bland, and boring. I'd say Syberia was closer to the latter than the former.

Curt · 09-13-2006, 11:53 AM

Syberia was way too short for an adventure and, even worse, actually left the player feeling they hadn't really done anything other than follow the story which is rather sad really for a short adventure game. There was more actual gameplay in the first hour of Pandora Directive than there was in the whole of Syberia. Even the demo of the upcoming Tunguska had more to do than the whole of Syberia.

I appreciate that there are adventure gamers who love Syberia and it's sequel, and I don't hold it against them - each to their own. I just prefer more "game" in my "adventure games". Syberia could have been a much better game if they'd given the player more to do/solve imho. Graphics and story were good, but one half don't make a whole. Ultimately disappointing and not a direction I want to see too many adventure games developers take.

kuze · 09-13-2006, 12:56 PM

Syberia was awesome - it had this exotic feeling to it that I miss in most AGs, so I enjoyed the atmosphere and didn't pay much attention to the puzzles. The slow-paceness of the game was not an issue at all - it just made it possible to enjoy the beautifully rendered screens more often/longer.

Merovia · 09-13-2006, 01:16 PM

I've just finished playing the 2 Syberia games, and I quite liked them.

They weren't suberbor nearly perfect or anything like that but still two or rther one continued games which I enjoyed immensely.

What I found annoying at times and disapointing at others was the lake f interaction with the environment...IE. it would be nice to sometimes hear Kate's opinions on what she sees, whether the view or something she is about to pick up... Like when she first enters Hans' Cave with the mammoth drawing... But no, no comments...

Also especially in the first part there where to much dublicity in the dialogue.

Other than that I found it a bit short and puzzles of mainly medieum to easy difficulty...

But overall a really god game, though not marvelous.

Litrick · 09-13-2006, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RockNFknRoll

Exactly my friend. This doesn't make you an "ignorant asshole" it just means you like to actually have fun and be stimulated while playing GAMES. Longest Journey was pretty good, but yeah WAY too much stupid dialogue reading. I just think "modern" adventure games like Syberia completely miss the point, and is probably the major reason why the genre is perceived as totally worthless now. There's no fun in it

The reason your original post was out of line, was the fact you were implying people that like the game have something wrong with them: "i feel sorry for people who think this is as good as it gets". This also implies that you think your opinion is the be all and end all, and that because you dont like it, it IS rubbish. So, yes, he was right to call you ignorant, as this is a very ignorant perspective. Not to mention arrogant, self righteous and deluded with self importance.

And now you will probably claim to have just been expressing your opinion and not meaning anything more than a well considered expressing of your point of view.. dont bother, we can all read your original post, and comprehend the tone and implications.

Captain Blondebeard · 09-13-2006, 01:46 PM

I would say it stinks compared to anything 10 years ago but compared the smut that is published now I would say it is average.... at best. With that said, it is much better than TLJ.

CrimsonBlue · 09-13-2006, 02:35 PM

...
whatever

(FF8)

RockNFknRoll · 09-13-2006, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Litrick

The reason your original post was out of line, was the fact you were implying people that like the game have something wrong with them: "i feel sorry for people who think this is as good as it gets". This also implies that you think your opinion is the be all and end all, and that because you dont like it, it IS rubbish. So, yes, he was right to call you ignorant, as this is a very ignorant perspective. Not to mention arrogant, self righteous and deluded with self importance.

And now you will probably claim to have just been expressing your opinion and not meaning anything more than a well considered expressing of your point of view.. dont bother, we can all read your original post, and comprehend the tone and implications.

Fine, and I'm sure all the reasonable people here can picture the fat stick up your ass and your poor and hypocritical use of words like ignorant, arrogant and self righteous without you having to wallow in it in front of the rest of us anymore.

"WHO ARE YOU TO SAY I'M OUT OF LINE!?11! That's just like, your ignorant opinion man. omgwtf!"

portabello · 09-13-2006, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RockNFknRoll

Fine, and I'm sure all the reasonable people here can picture the fat stick up your ass and your poor and hypocritical use of words like ignorant, arrogant and self righteous without you having to wallow in it in front of the rest of us anymore.

"WHO ARE YOU TO SAY I'M OUT OF LINE!?11! That's just like, your ignorant opinion man. omgwtf!"

Nuh Uh!

AFGNCAAP · 09-13-2006, 11:58 PM

RockNFknRoll, stop it.

stinking_dylan · 09-14-2006, 12:37 AM

Name calling and accusing one another of being such and such is a bit ridiculous, especially when it stems from your like or dislike of a game...

Saying that, I started playing Fahrenheit last night. Now this is non-interaction and non existent puzzles for you. Anybody who likes this a is bummer or terrorist.

09-13-2006, 04:58 AM	#21
Wreck Shady AGP Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 483	Syberia is a much slower moving game. It's definately not Monkey Island or Fate of Atlantis. I myself do prefer faster moving characters, more exciting movie lines, more comedy and movement. Syberia is definately slow. I'm replaying through Longest Journey right now and O.m.g it is SO slow and so much talking\reading that I definately feel like I'm reading a book and merely clicking "turn the page" 80% of the game. Very few puzzles in this game if any at all. Give me some stone circles in Fate of Atlantis any day! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ ------------------------------------------------- Game Collector \ Animator \Graphics Design Project in the Works www.josephgoss.com

09-13-2006, 05:52 AM	#22
Kolzig The Reggienator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	On the subject of Syberia I must add that I forgot to say something about the cutscenes, they were simply gorgeous, very beautifully done. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar.

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eriq gaybrush threepwoody Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,567	I understand the widely varying opinions on Syberia. While it was a gorgeous adventure, it was much more slower paced than the typical point and click adventure game... a more thoughtful and "quiet" adventure if you will. The atmosphere only helped to support the iciness of the gameplay. I enjoyed the sheer beauty of it myself but I admit that I struggled with the pace quite a bit. I did not enjoy the second game quite as much. I'm curious if anyone has tried Sokal's most recent game Paradise and what you thought of it compared to Syberia. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ eriqchangstudio.com Facebook Connect

09-13-2006, 11:37 AM	#30
Udvarnoky Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 632	I find it offensive for someone to imply that a person who didn't like Syberia must feel that way because they have a short attention span. There's a difference between something being slow-paced, deliberate, and thoughtful and something being dull, bland, and boring. I'd say Syberia was closer to the latter than the former. Share Share this post on Twitter

09-13-2006, 11:53 AM	#31
Curt Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Englander in Munich Posts: 1,025	Syberia was way too short for an adventure and, even worse, actually left the player feeling they hadn't really done anything other than follow the story which is rather sad really for a short adventure game. There was more actual gameplay in the first hour of Pandora Directive than there was in the whole of Syberia. Even the demo of the upcoming Tunguska had more to do than the whole of Syberia. I appreciate that there are adventure gamers who love Syberia and it's sequel, and I don't hold it against them - each to their own. I just prefer more "game" in my "adventure games". Syberia could have been a much better game if they'd given the player more to do/solve imho. Graphics and story were good, but one half don't make a whole. Ultimately disappointing and not a direction I want to see too many adventure games developers take. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "Of please! Looking at how sexy, beautiful, and womanly meg is, why the hell would anyone need Viagra?" - Intrepid Homosapiens sapiens (made her Valentines Day btw - you big romantic, Trep.)

09-13-2006, 12:56 PM	#32
kuze In an evening of July... Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 1,215	Syberia was awesome - it had this exotic feeling to it that I miss in most AGs, so I enjoyed the atmosphere and didn't pay much attention to the puzzles. The slow-paceness of the game was not an issue at all - it just made it possible to enjoy the beautifully rendered screens more often/longer. Share Share this post on Twitter

09-13-2006, 01:16 PM	#33
Merovia Vini, Vidi, vici Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Scandinavia Posts: 19	I've just finished playing the 2 Syberia games, and I quite liked them. They weren't suberbor nearly perfect or anything like that but still two or rther one continued games which I enjoyed immensely. What I found annoying at times and disapointing at others was the lake f interaction with the environment...IE. it would be nice to sometimes hear Kate's opinions on what she sees, whether the view or something she is about to pick up... Like when she first enters Hans' Cave with the mammoth drawing... But no, no comments... Also especially in the first part there where to much dublicity in the dialogue. Other than that I found it a bit short and puzzles of mainly medieum to easy difficulty... But overall a really god game, though not marvelous. Share Share this post on Twitter

09-13-2006, 01:46 PM	#35
Captain Blondebeard Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Tornado Alley Posts: 1,541	I would say it stinks compared to anything 10 years ago but compared the smut that is published now I would say it is average.... at best. With that said, it is much better than TLJ. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Glad to have my old username back. GhostPirateLechuck no longer.

09-13-2006, 02:35 PM	#36
CrimsonBlue Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,167	... whatever (FF8) Share Share this post on Twitter

09-13-2006, 11:58 PM	#39
AFGNCAAP Dungeon Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Poland Posts: 4,152	RockNFknRoll, stop it. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ What's happening? Wh... Where am I?

09-14-2006, 12:37 AM	#40
stinking_dylan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 202	Name calling and accusing one another of being such and such is a bit ridiculous, especially when it stems from your like or dislike of a game... Saying that, I started playing Fahrenheit last night. Now this is non-interaction and non existent puzzles for you. Anybody who likes this a is bummer or terrorist. Share Share this post on Twitter Last edited by stinking_dylan; 09-14-2006 at 05:11 AM.

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