Syberia - games with a similar atmosphere?

Irongiant909 · 11-06-2011, 07:36 AM

Syberia has to be one of my favourite adventure games, but can anyone please recommend any point and click games with a similar 'feel'? IE a fairly 'quiet' and lonely atmosphere with some eye-popping visuals, along with good puzzles and an involving story?

Yes, I've played Syberia II.

Thanks

Stuart · 11-06-2011, 07:48 AM

Hm, there are not many games like Syberia from my experience... it really is a unique experience. That said I haven't played some of Benoit Sokai's other games like Paradise and Sinking Island so they might be worth a try as Sokai is known for his unique style (reviews of those games should be on this site).

Not really like Syberia but oddly enough I found Gray Matter (a totally different game I know) to have that sort of quiet, moody atmosphere. Even in populated areas like Oxford the streets were very quiet and there were some enchanting settings in the game like Timmons Park and Christ Church College.

diego · 11-06-2011, 08:04 AM

Keepsake

kate me · 11-06-2011, 09:00 AM

Another vote for Keepsake! Full of loneliness, reminiscences, melancoly ... but I really like it!

The "quiet and lonely " and the puzzles say one thing: Myst games.

Journey to the center of the Earth is pretty lonely and also Return to Mysterious island games (but instead of the Yuki, you got Jep

) ...

zobraks · 11-06-2011, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Irongiant909

Syberia has to be one of my favourite adventure games... Yes, I've played Syberia II.

I reckon it's time for you to play your third adventure game

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Irongiant909 · 11-06-2011, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by zobraks

I reckon it's time for you to play your third adventure game

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Don't get me wrong, I've played loads of adventure games over years, but none have been as evocative for Syberia for me.

Thanks everyone for the great suggestions so far.

Gallandro · 11-06-2011, 11:59 AM

Has to be Longest Journey for me ...

Irongiant909 · 11-06-2011, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Gallandro

Has to be Longest Journey for me ...

I ought to play that again - I enjoyed it, but for my own tastes it wasn't as good as Syberia.

Arial Type · 11-06-2011, 12:54 PM

The Book of Unwritten Tales, fresh from the oven.

Irongiant909 · 11-06-2011, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Arial Type

The Book of Unwritten Tales, fresh from the oven.

I tried the demo of that but couldn't get into it - it just wasn't my cup of tea. A bit too 'light' for my tastes I guess.

Oscar · 11-06-2011, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Arial Type

The Book of Unwritten Tales, fresh from the oven.

Nah, too light and cartoony. It doesn't have the wondrous yet somber atmosphere of Syberia.

There really are very few games with Syberia's atmosphere. It's closer in spirit to the Myst games than any other 3rd person game.

Monolith · 11-06-2011, 02:53 PM

Would die for a Still Life mixed with Syberia mixed with Book of Unwritten Tales.

(Just realized this should of been mentioned in the Adventure Game theme thread too.)

Syberia has a VERY unique feel to it. From the gray, depressing atmosphere to the architectural design familiar to the developer's homeland and culture. They chose not to make anything that all that looked reminisent of our own lifestyle. Even the village buildings looked unique. Thats probably why we haven't had a game that satisfied our thirsts like Syberia did.

Syberia felt fantastical without going to far out of the way of being complete fantasy. It felt a little romantic in terms of our connection with the world.

Irongiant909 · 11-06-2011, 03:15 PM

Some good observations there, although I'd have to say that only onepart of Syberia was grey and depressing for me, and that's Komkolzgrad.

As for 'nice' locations, I really loved Valadilene.

inm8#2 · 11-06-2011, 07:04 PM

Though I haven't even gotten halfway through The Whispered World, it does have that general melancholy to it although the colors are far more vibrant and rich with a wider palette. That's not to say Syberia's visuals are subpar, but rather they fit the story and mood of a desolate environment.

Stuart · 11-06-2011, 07:23 PM

Yeah, The Whispered World has a beautiful setting and world - and mystical, at least until one of the characters opens his or her mouth then it becomes a lot more lighthearted/comical.

TimovieMan · 11-07-2011, 12:55 AM

Stuart mentioned Paradise (also by Benoît Sokal). While that has Sokal's same unique visual style, I found that game to be boring as hell. Don't know about Sinking Island, though, never played it.
Apparently (according to the Wikipedia), Sokal's working on Syberia III, due to be released in 2012, but I'm not sure on how accurate this info is.

If you haven't played it, you might consider The Dig by LucasArts. It's old (1995) and the visuals were a bit dated even back then, but the cutscenes were awesome. For the most part of that game there were only three characters and you were definitely alone a lot, so it certainly falls in your "quiet and lonely"-category. And it has one of the best soundtracks ever made for a game, that definitely adds a lot to the atmosphere. It's one of my favourite games, but it wasn't generally so well-liked (at least not compared to other LucasArts games), so take my opinion with a grain of salt...

Irongiant909 · 11-07-2011, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by TimovieMan

Stuart mentioned Paradise (also by Benoît Sokal). While that has Sokal's same unique visual style, I found that game to be boring as hell. Don't know about Sinking Island, though, never played it.
Apparently (according to the Wikipedia), Sokal's working on Syberia III, due to be released in 2012, but I'm not sure on how accurate this info is.

Afraid that's out of date - and from reading around, it looks like any 'Syberia III' created by Sokal would be very different from Syberia/Syberia II (seems he wants a more 3D environment).

Good suggestion re The Dig - I've played that (many years ago) and enjoyed it.

Monolith · 11-07-2011, 01:41 AM

going from 2d to 3d shouldn't be different. The same artistic direction should be kept the same.

jhetfield21 · 11-07-2011, 07:42 PM

@Irongiant:i'm with Monolith on this.the whole game had a sense of loneliness and depression or at least in it's locations.most locations had that greyish tone in their colours.Not too many people around and in many places you can feel the coldness from the steel around from hans's inventions.
don't get me wrong here i love the Syberia games and the style they represent.and one of the reasons i do is that they convey that depression and loneliness so well.

i don't know how many of you feel the same about this but i think that most of us play ags alone which might resonate on some level with that lonely type of setting..making it easier to be immersed.And if the weather is along those lines the feeling gets amplified.I find that those days the only thing i want to do is play that kind of game.

Monolith · 11-08-2011, 03:08 AM

Is it even possible to play an AGs with other people? I find myself not understanding the story or missing bits since these games rely so much on dialogue and story. lol

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Irongiant909 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 75	Syberia - games with a similar atmosphere? Syberia has to be one of my favourite adventure games, but can anyone please recommend any point and click games with a similar 'feel'? IE a fairly 'quiet' and lonely atmosphere with some eye-popping visuals, along with good puzzles and an involving story? Yes, I've played Syberia II. Thanks Share Share this post on Twitter

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kate me Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: In the middle of nowhere Posts: 612	Another vote for Keepsake! Full of loneliness, reminiscences, melancoly ... but I really like it! The "quiet and lonely " and the puzzles say one thing: Myst games. Journey to the center of the Earth is pretty lonely and also Return to Mysterious island games (but instead of the Yuki, you got Jep ) ... Share Share this post on Twitter

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Stuart Replicant Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Great Britain Posts: 203	Hm, there are not many games like Syberia from my experience... it really is a unique experience. That said I haven't played some of Benoit Sokai's other games like Paradise and Sinking Island so they might be worth a try as Sokai is known for his unique style (reviews of those games should be on this site). Not really like Syberia but oddly enough I found Gray Matter (a totally different game I know) to have that sort of quiet, moody atmosphere. Even in populated areas like Oxford the streets were very quiet and there were some enchanting settings in the game like Timmons Park and Christ Church College. Share Share this post on Twitter

11-06-2011, 02:53 PM	#12
Monolith Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 974	Would die for a Still Life mixed with Syberia mixed with Book of Unwritten Tales. (Just realized this should of been mentioned in the Adventure Game theme thread too.) Syberia has a VERY unique feel to it. From the gray, depressing atmosphere to the architectural design familiar to the developer's homeland and culture. They chose not to make anything that all that looked reminisent of our own lifestyle. Even the village buildings looked unique. Thats probably why we haven't had a game that satisfied our thirsts like Syberia did. Syberia felt fantastical without going to far out of the way of being complete fantasy. It felt a little romantic in terms of our connection with the world. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "Oggi abbiamo erediteranno la terra! Domani, ci distruggiamo!" -S. B. Newsom http://www.sbnewsom.com/

11-06-2011, 03:15 PM	#13
Irongiant909 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 75	Some good observations there, although I'd have to say that only onepart of Syberia was grey and depressing for me, and that's Komkolzgrad. As for 'nice' locations, I really loved Valadilene. Share Share this post on Twitter

11-06-2011, 07:04 PM	#14
inm8#2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 569	Though I haven't even gotten halfway through The Whispered World, it does have that general melancholy to it although the colors are far more vibrant and rich with a wider palette. That's not to say Syberia's visuals are subpar, but rather they fit the story and mood of a desolate environment. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ *Read the bolded part* "You ever wish you could just follow your instincts, live for the moment?" - Gabriel Knight Now playing - Legend of Grimrock Need to finish - The Whispered World Finished - Botanicula, The Journeyman Project 3: Legacy of Time Up Next - A New Beginning, Monkey Island 2 Special Edition Anticipating - Asylum, Bracken Tor, The Last Crown

11-06-2011, 07:23 PM	#15
Stuart Replicant Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Great Britain Posts: 203	Yeah, The Whispered World has a beautiful setting and world - and mystical, at least until one of the characters opens his or her mouth then it becomes a lot more lighthearted/comical. Share Share this post on Twitter

11-07-2011, 12:55 AM	#16
TimovieMan Filmfreak Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Belgium Posts: 1,049	Stuart mentioned Paradise (also by Benoît Sokal). While that has Sokal's same unique visual style, I found that game to be boring as hell. Don't know about Sinking Island, though, never played it. Apparently (according to the Wikipedia), Sokal's working on Syberia III, due to be released in 2012, but I'm not sure on how accurate this info is. If you haven't played it, you might consider The Dig by LucasArts. It's old (1995) and the visuals were a bit dated even back then, but the cutscenes were awesome. For the most part of that game there were only three characters and you were definitely alone a lot, so it certainly falls in your "quiet and lonely"-category. And it has one of the best soundtracks ever made for a game, that definitely adds a lot to the atmosphere. It's one of my favourite games, but it wasn't generally so well-liked (at least not compared to other LucasArts games), so take my opinion with a grain of salt... Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Currently playing: Again, Escape from Monkey Island (replay), King's Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow Next in line: King's Quest VII: The Princeless Bride, Gabriel Knight: Sins of the Fathers, The Last Express, Time Hollow Recently finished: King's Quest V: Absence Makes the Heart Go Yonder, The Curse of Monkey Island (replay), The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (abandoned), Mass Effect 3

11-07-2011, 01:41 AM	#18
Monolith Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 974	going from 2d to 3d shouldn't be different. The same artistic direction should be kept the same. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "Oggi abbiamo erediteranno la terra! Domani, ci distruggiamo!" -S. B. Newsom http://www.sbnewsom.com/

11-07-2011, 07:42 PM	#19
jhetfield21 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Heracklion,Greece Posts: 424	@Irongiant:i'm with Monolith on this.the whole game had a sense of loneliness and depression or at least in it's locations.most locations had that greyish tone in their colours.Not too many people around and in many places you can feel the coldness from the steel around from hans's inventions. don't get me wrong here i love the Syberia games and the style they represent.and one of the reasons i do is that they convey that depression and loneliness so well. i don't know how many of you feel the same about this but i think that most of us play ags alone which might resonate on some level with that lonely type of setting..making it easier to be immersed.And if the weather is along those lines the feeling gets amplified.I find that those days the only thing i want to do is play that kind of game. Share Share this post on Twitter

11-08-2011, 03:08 AM	#20
Monolith Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 974	Is it even possible to play an AGs with other people? I find myself not understanding the story or missing bits since these games rely so much on dialogue and story. lol Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "Oggi abbiamo erediteranno la terra! Domani, ci distruggiamo!" -S. B. Newsom http://www.sbnewsom.com/ Last edited by Monolith; 11-08-2011 at 03:15 AM.

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