I simply cannot agree to those who are considering the sequel of Syberia a lot worse than the first one. I simply don't get it! Syberia II is simply the sequel of the Syberia - one of the best games ever released. Considering that graphics are a lot improved and gameplay remains the same, the only thing that can drag down the game is the story. I must agree that Syberia II hasn't all the magic of the old rusty Valladillene and the automaton factory of the first game, but still, it has a great story with some (very interesting) twists and turns. The story it's even more mature than the first one, more logical (remember the crazy Russian factory director who is devastate by love for an opera singer which you have to bring to sing in his factory - was not alot easier if he must go himself in Arralbad and confess his love?). I even read (unfortunately in the official Gamespot's review) that there are much snowy locations in the game - I mean, guys, it is Syberia ! The snow and the ice is everywhere! I think that locations in Syberia II are more believable than in the first Syberia. The Romansburg town is more realistic than Komkolzgrad. The puzzles are harder than in the first game, but all are very well integrated into the story.
The only major minus I found in the game is: the story of Kate's boss - it simply doesn't fit into the game.
Anyway, Syberia II is still one of the greatest games released in ages, and I strongly recommend it to all those who have played the first Syberia.
Suffice to say that after playing the beautiful and engaging Syberia, the first post-DOS era adventure game I have played, I was really looking forward to playing the sequel. Syberia had a beautiful, self contained stor... Read Full Review
Syberia II is a follow up to the widely acclaimed predecessor, Syberia. While the game is decent, it has big shoes to fill and comes up short in most regards. It is a solid adventure game and finishes up the story that... Read Full Review
