12. Syberia

• Genre: Adventure, Casual
• Developer: Microids
• Release Date: Sep 1, 2002

Syberia gameplay

I had recurring nightmares about the puzzles in the game throughout my entire childhood. Plaguing my dreams around 2004, Syberia introduced some of the hardest puzzles to ever enter my life through the point-and-click realm. Don’t judge the game by its graphics, the title was so difficult, I don’t think I finished the game... which really makes me want to try again. Taking place in Europe, this “clockpunk” style game will really make you want to pack your bags and travel.  Although the characters walk slower than ever, the storyline is more than charming enough to keep you sane while waiting for the main character to cross a room.

The gameplay is so similar to a movie. This game really spearheaded putting more effort into graphics.

Syberia is unique in that the movie-like gameplay was some of the first of its time.