Syberia: The World Before

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
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  1. GameOver.gr
    Dec 10, 2022
    90
    A wonderful return to form for the Syberia series after the misstep of the 3rd game, The World Before is not only a wonderfully written game that finishes the 20 year old story of Kate Walker, but also one of the best games from Benoit Sokal, the perfect goodbye to this legendary artist.
  2. App Trigger
    Jan 3, 2023
    80
    A world filled with mystery, beauty, and adventure, Microids put plenty of love in care into the game’s themes of history. World Before beautifully combines classic storytelling with the art of world storytelling, not to mention the intertwining tales of two characters from different eras in time. It’s like a book that takes you in many unique directions within the same story and it’s good fun.
  3. Hey Poor Player
    Dec 31, 2022
    80
    Despite a slow start and some persistent technical issues that are inexcusable, Syberia: The World Before is a fantastic narrative adventure that continues the series in spectacular fashion, and does Benoit Sokal’s legacy proud. It’s not clear where Syberia as a series goes from here now that the Sokal is sadly no longer around to steer the ship, but I have full faith after playing Syberia: The World Before that Microids is more than capable of continuing to deliver more incredible tales in this universe.
  5. Jeuxvideo.com
    Dec 24, 2022
    80
    After a third episode which made us fear the worst for the future of Syberia, The World Before manages to prove that the license still has things to tell and an uchronic and dreamlike universe to exploit.
  6. JeuxActu
    Nov 28, 2022
    80
    No surprise for the PS5 and Xbox Series versions of Syberia The World Before, which continue the fine work done by Microids Studio Paris started last March with the release of the game on PC. The adaptation on new gen consoles is a great success, both visually and in terms of handling, with more pleasant controls on the joystick than with the keyboard-mouse duo.
  7. Video Chums
    Nov 26, 2022
    80
    Syberia - The World Before brings the series to current gen consoles with wonderful inclusions such as an ornate city that's a joy to explore. Plus, playing as a mysterious woman in a war-torn country from decades ago then swapping to Kate Walker in more recent times makes for an interesting story. So, if you're an adventure game fan and have some patience, there's a lot to admire and enjoy here.
  8. Hobby Consolas
    Nov 17, 2022
    80
    Syberia returns to the good path with a new and convincing adventure, that offers two different plots and eras, with a tried and tested gameplay formula that, even with new little details, it feels like being at home. If you like the genre, and Syberia series, you have all the chances to fall in love with it.
  9. God is a Geek
    Nov 14, 2022
    75
    Syberia: The World Before is a solid return to form for the series, with strong and inventive puzzles and an engaging story.

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#60 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2022

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. PAgamer
    Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Great graphics, voice acting and soundtrack, clever story expositions and good puzzles, can only hope there will be anopther one after this.
  2. Vinchzer
    Nov 28, 2022
    10
    As a lover of the Syberia franchise, I was stunned by the graphical quality of Syberia The World Before. The narrative aspect and the visualAs a lover of the Syberia franchise, I was stunned by the graphical quality of Syberia The World Before. The narrative aspect and the visual are so on point that it brought me to tears in some places, that are full of emotion. I could not recommend more.… Full Review »
  3. Mezzeruk
    May 10, 2023
    9
    A game that was a shot in the dark and I've been very impressed. The artistic blend of different time periods from 1937 to 2005 and with thisA game that was a shot in the dark and I've been very impressed. The artistic blend of different time periods from 1937 to 2005 and with this unique European steam punk design...

    Game looks absolutely beautiful on my PC and runs like a dream. Excellent story and gameplay that's fitting to an adventure game. It's like a point and click title of yesteryear but you control and move the character around the environment, searching for clues, talking to people and exploring and discovering the story and world. Puzzles to solve, choices to make and beautiful settings and music. Very,very pleasing video game. A novel come to life    … Full Review »
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