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|cover        = syberia-cover.jpg
 
|cover        = syberia-cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Microïds}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Microids}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Tetraedge|OS X}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|The Adventure Company}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|The Adventure Company}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Anuman Interactive}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Anuman Interactive}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Meridian4|Steam}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|1C Company|Russia}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Microids|Digital}}
 
|engines      =  
 
|engines      =  
−
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Virtools}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Virtools|Windows}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Tetraedge|OS X}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/engine|ScummVM|Zoom Platform}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 9, 2002}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|January 9, 2002}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|February 27, 2014}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|February 27, 2014}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|September 5, 2023|wrapper=ScummVM}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|syberia|82}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic||}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|syberia|77}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Relaxed }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Cinematic camera }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Point and select }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Adventure }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Pre-rendered graphics, Realistic }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Contemporary, Europe, Eastern Europe }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Syberia }}
 
|steam appid  = 46500
 
|steam appid  = 46500
 +
|steam appid side =
 
|gogcom id    = 1207658848
 
|gogcom id    = 1207658848
 +
|gogcom id side =
 +
|official site= https://www.microids.com/game-syberia/
 +
|hltb        = 9521
 +
|igdb        =
 +
|lutris      = syberia
 
|strategywiki =  
 
|strategywiki =  
−
|mobygames    = syberia
+
|mobygames    = 6828
 
|wikipedia    = Syberia
 
|wikipedia    = Syberia
 
|winehq      = 1906
 
|winehq      = 1906
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Series|Syberia}}
+
 
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 
 +
|release history  =
 +
 
 +
|current state    =
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://www.syberia.microids.com/EN/ Official Website]
 
 
{{GOG.com links|1207658848|syberia_series|for game series}}
 
{{GOG.com links|1207658848|syberia_series|for game series}}
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/46500/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/46500/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}}. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SafeDisc|v2}}. | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00895ARJC | unknown | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Amazon | B00895ARJC | unknown | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | syberia | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2292-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 2292-1 | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | syberia | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | syberia | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X }}
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{{Availability/row| MacApp | id794448896 | MacApp | | | OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| MacApp | id794448896 | MacApp | | | OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 46500 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 46500 | Steam | | | Windows, OS X }}
 +
{{Availability/row| ZOOM | syberia-1 | DRM-free | Tetraedge version pre-packaged with [[ScummVM]]; Virtools engine version available as extra. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Skip intro videos===
 
===Skip intro videos===
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{{Fixbox|description=Skip intro logos|ref={{cn|date=March 2020}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Replace {{file|intro_microids.syb}} with the blank video file|ref=<ref name="Orzelek303">{{Refcheck|user=Orzelek303|date=2022-11-19}}</ref>|fix=
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# Make a backup of the file <code>{{p|game}}\Video\intro_microids.syb</code>
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{{ii}} Requires the [https://www.howtogeek.com/205086/beginner-how-to-make-windows-show-file-extensions/ showing of file extensions] to be enabled.
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# Delete the file and replace it with an empty file of the same name. The game will now go directly to the main menu. Tested with GOG version.
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# Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Video}}.
 +
# Delete or rename the {{file|intro_microids.syb}} file.
 +
# Download the [https://github.com/esc0rtd3w/blank-intro-videos/blob/master/blank.bik blank video file].
 +
# Move the downloaded file to {{folder|{{p|game}}\Video}}.
 +
# Rename the {{file|blank.bik}} file to {{file|intro_microids.syb}}.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Syberia Saves\}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Syberia Saves\Config.dat}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|~/Library/Application Support/Syberia/}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Application Support/Syberia/}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Syberia Saves\}}
 
{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\Syberia Saves\}}
−
{{Game data/saves|OS X|~/Library/Containers/com.microids.syberia.univ/Data/Library/Application Support/Syberia/}}
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{{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Library/Containers/com.microids.syberia.univ/Data/Library/Application Support/Syberia/}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|discord               =  
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|discord                   =  
−
|discord notes         =  
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|discord notes             =  
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|epic games store       =  
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|epic games launcher       =  
−
|epic games store notes =  
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|epic games launcher notes =  
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|gog galaxy             = false
+
|gog galaxy               = false
−
|gog galaxy notes       =  
+
|gog galaxy notes         =  
−
|origin                 =  
+
|origin                   =  
−
|origin notes           =  
+
|origin notes             =  
−
|steam cloud           = false
+
|steam cloud               = false
−
|steam cloud notes     =  
+
|steam cloud notes         =  
−
|uplay                  =  
+
|ubisoft connect          =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
−
|xbox cloud             =  
+
|xbox cloud               =  
−
|xbox cloud notes       =  
+
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
−
{{Image|Syberia-settings.jpg|General settings.}}
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{{Image|Syberia Options.png|Options menu}}
−
{{Video settings
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{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
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|ultrawidescreen            = false
 
|ultrawidescreen            = false
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
−
|4k ultra hd                = false
+
|4k ultra hd                = hackable
−
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
+
|4k ultra hd notes          = See [[#4K Ultra HD|4K Ultra HD]]. Work in Windows 10. Also 1080p and 1440p.
 
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov                        = n/a
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
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|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing notes        = Does not have any effect.{{CN|date=August 2015}} Can be forced with [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo2] or through the video driver.
 
|antialiasing notes        = Does not have any effect.{{CN|date=August 2015}} Can be forced with [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2.html dgVoodoo2] or through the video driver.
−
|vsync                      = false
+
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 +
|vsync                      = always on
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
−
|120 fps                    = true
+
|120 fps                    = limited
−
|120 fps notes              =  
+
|120 fps notes              = See [[#Irregular_game_speed_and_desynchronized_sound|Irregular game speed and desynchronized sound]].
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 +
|ray tracing                = unknown
 +
|ray tracing notes          =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Create a .ini file|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/syberia_series/syberia_1_in_window_mode/post3 Syberia 1 in window mode ?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Create a .ini file|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/syberia_series/syberia_1_in_window_mode/post3|title=Syberia 1 in window mode ?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
−
# Create a file named <code>player.ini</code> in the installation folder with the following content:<pre>800 600 16 0 BaseCMO.cmo</pre>
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# Create a file named {{file|player.ini}} in the installation folder with the following content:<pre>800 600 16 0 BaseCMO.cmo</pre>
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# Save the file
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# Save the file.
 
# Start the game.
 
# Start the game.
  
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Input settings==
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===[[Glossary:4K Ultra HD|4K Ultra HD]]===
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{{Input settings
+
{{Fixbox|description=Possible with [[DgVoodoo 2|dgVoodoo2]].|fix=
 +
# First (game support only 4:3 resolution) create a custom 2160p 4:3 resolution (2880x2160) in nVidia/AMD/Intel panel. Optional change aspect ratio 1:1 scaling in nVidia/AMD/Intel panel.
 +
# Download the latest version of [http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ dgVoodoo 2] and extract the archive.
 +
# Copy {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} to game folder.
 +
# Open the {{folder|MS\x86}} folder and copy all files to game folder.
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# Run {{file|dgVoodooCpl.exe}} in game folder and set DirectX resolution (2880x2160).
 +
# Unmark DirectX dgVoodoo Watermark
 +
# Run game
 +
}}
 +
 
 +
==Input==
 +
{{Input
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
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==Audio==
−
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Sound and music.
 
|separate volume notes    = Sound and music.
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|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 +
|royalty free audio        = always on
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =
 +
|red book cd audio        =
 +
|red book cd audio notes  =
 +
|general midi audio        =
 +
|general midi audio notes  =
 
}}
 
}}
  
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
 +
|ref      =
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 +
===Irregular game speed and desynchronized sound===
 +
{{ii}} Certain animations, such as mouth movement, are tied to frame rate. Consequently, at high frame rates, animations appear erratic and sound may become desynchronized.
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Limit frame rate to 60 FPS|ref={{cn|date=November 2022}}|fix=
 +
Select a 60 Hz screen mode or use a [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|frame-rate-capping method]].
 +
}}
 +
 
===Problems launching game on Windows 10===
 
===Problems launching game on Windows 10===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Enable the following [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility settings]] for the {{code|Game.exe}} file: <code>Compatibility mode (Windows XP (Service Pack 3))</code>, <code>Reduced color mode (8-bit (256) color)</code>, <code>Run in 640x480 screen resolution</code>, and <code>Run this program as an administrator</code>|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/46500/discussions/0/357288572138245722/|title=Syberia on Windows 10 :: Syberia General Discussions|date=2019-11-28}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-11-28}}</ref>}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Enable the following [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility settings]] for the {{file|Game.exe}} file: <code>Compatibility mode (Windows XP (Service Pack 3))</code>, <code>Reduced color mode (8-bit (256) color)</code>, <code>Run in 640x480 screen resolution</code>, and <code>Run this program as an administrator</code>|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/46500/discussions/0/357288572138245722/|title=Syberia on Windows 10 :: Syberia General Discussions|date=2019-11-28}}</ref><ref>{{Refcheck|user=Baronsmoki|date=2019-11-28}}</ref>}}
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
 
===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      = 7
+
|direct3d versions      = 7, 9
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 +
|wing                  =
 +
|wing notes            =
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl versions        =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
 
|opengl notes          =  
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = false
 
|windows exe notes      =  
 
|windows exe notes      =  
−
|mac os x powerpc app  =  
+
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
 
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown
−
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown
+
|macos intel 64-bit app = true
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 
|macos app notes        =  
 
|macos app notes        =  
 +
|linux powerpc app      =
 
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
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==System requirements==
 
==System requirements==
 +
===Steam===
 
{{System requirements
 
{{System requirements
 
|OSfamily = Windows
 
|OSfamily = Windows
  
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|minOS    = XP, Vista, 7
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|minOS    = XP, Vista, 7, 10
 
|minCPU  = 1 GHz
 
|minCPU  = 1 GHz
 
|minRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minHD    = 1.2 GB
 
|minHD    = 1.2 GB
 
|minVRAM  = 128 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 128 MB
−
|minaudio = DirectX 9.0c compatible
 
 
|minGPU  =  
 
|minGPU  =  
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 +
|minaudio = Sound card with DirectX 9.0c support
 +
 +
|recOS    =
 +
|recCPU  =
 +
|recRAM  =
 +
|recHD    =
 +
|recGPU  =
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Disc Version===
 +
{{System requirements
 +
|OSfamily = Windows
 +
 +
|minOS    = 95
 +
|minCPU  = Intel Pentium II 350 MHz
 +
|minRAM  = 64 MB
 +
|minHD    = 400 MB
 +
|minGPU  =
 +
|minVRAM  = 16 MB
 +
|minDX    = 7
 +
|minother = 16X CD-ROM
 +
 +
|recOS    = 98, ME, 2000, XP
 +
|recCPU  = Intel Pentium III 500 MHz
 +
|recRAM  = 128 MB
 +
|recHD    = 1.2 GB
 +
|recGPU  =
 +
|recVRAM  = 32 MB
 +
|recother = 24X CD-ROM
 
}}
 
}}
  
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
 +
{{GOG.com Enhancement Project}}

Revision as of 16:21, 3 January 2024

Not to be confused with Cyberia.

Syberia
Syberia cover
Developers
Microids
macOS (OS X) Tetraedge
Publishers
The Adventure Company
Anuman Interactive
Russia 1C Company
Digital Microids
Engines
Windows Virtools
OS X Tetraedge
Zoom Platform ScummVM
Release dates
Windows January 9, 2002
macOS (OS X) February 27, 2014
Linux (ScummVM) September 5, 2023
Reception
Metacritic 82
IGDB 77
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer
Pacing Relaxed
Perspectives Cinematic camera
Controls Point and select
Genres Adventure
Art styles Pre-rendered graphics, Realistic
Themes Contemporary, Europe, Eastern Europe
Series Syberia
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Syberia on HowLongToBeat
Syberia on IGDB
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Syberia on MobyGames
Syberia on Wikipedia
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Syberia
Syberia 2002
Syberia II 2004
Syberia 3 2017
Syberia: The World Before 2022

Syberia is a singleplayer cinematic camera adventure game in the Syberia series.

General information

GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SafeDisc v2 DRM[Note 1].
Windows
Amazon.com
DRM details are not known
Windows
GamersGate
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Gamesplanet logo.svg
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
GOG.com
DRM-free
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
Mac App Store
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macOS (OS X)
Steam
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Windows
macOS (OS X)
ZOOM Platform
DRM-free
 Tetraedge version pre-packaged with ScummVM; Virtools engine version available as extra.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows Vista and later (see above for affected versions).

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Replace intro_microids.syb with the blank video file[3]
Requires the showing of file extensions to be enabled.
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\Video.
  2. Delete or rename the intro_microids.syb file.
  3. Download the blank video file.
  4. Move the downloaded file to <path-to-game>\Video.
  5. Rename the blank.bik file to intro_microids.syb.

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Syberia Saves\Config.dat
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Application Support/Syberia/
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/46500/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows %USERPROFILE%\Documents\Syberia Saves\
macOS (OS X) $HOME/Library/Containers/com.microids.syberia.univ/Data/Library/Application Support/Syberia/
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/46500/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
GOG Galaxy
OneDrive
Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers.
Steam Cloud
ScummVM 2.1+ supports cloud saves on third-party cloud storage services. See the ScummVM documentation for details.

Video

Options menu
Options menu

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
See 4K Ultra HD. Work in Windows 10. Also 1080p and 1440p.
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
See Windowed.
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Can be forced with dgVoodoo2. If forced, texture filtering may cause visual artifacts in the form of black lines around 2D elements.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Does not have any effect.[citation needed] Can be forced with dgVoodoo2 or through the video driver.
Vertical sync (Vsync)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
60 FPS
120+ FPS
See Irregular game speed and desynchronized sound.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Windowed

Create a .ini file[4]
  1. Create a file named player.ini in the installation folder with the following content:
    800 600 16 0 BaseCMO.cmo
  2. Save the file.
  3. Start the game.

Notes

The only value you should ever edit in the ini is the 4th integer (0=windowed mode, 1=full-screen mode). The first three values (Horizontal resolution, vertical resolution, bit depth) are hardcoded so they will be ignored anyway, the last one (name of the main game file) should be left alone.

4K Ultra HD

Possible with dgVoodoo2.
  1. First (game support only 4:3 resolution) create a custom 2160p 4:3 resolution (2880x2160) in nVidia/AMD/Intel panel. Optional change aspect ratio 1:1 scaling in nVidia/AMD/Intel panel.
  2. Download the latest version of dgVoodoo 2 and extract the archive.
  3. Copy dgVoodooCpl.exe to game folder.
  4. Open the MS\x86 folder and copy all files to game folder.
  5. Run dgVoodooCpl.exe in game folder and set DirectX resolution (2880x2160).
  6. Unmark DirectX dgVoodoo Watermark
  7. Run game

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Sound and music.
Surround sound
Subtitles
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Royalty free audio

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Polish
Russian
Spanish

Issues fixed

Irregular game speed and desynchronized sound

Certain animations, such as mouth movement, are tied to frame rate. Consequently, at high frame rates, animations appear erratic and sound may become desynchronized.
Limit frame rate to 60 FPS[citation needed]

Select a 60 Hz screen mode or use a frame-rate-capping method.

Problems launching game on Windows 10

Enable the following compatibility settings for the Game.exe file: Compatibility mode (Windows XP (Service Pack 3)), Reduced color mode (8-bit (256) color), Run in 640x480 screen resolution, and Run this program as an administrator[5][6]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 7, 9
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Cutscenes Bink Video

System requirements

Steam

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) XP, Vista, 7, 10
Processor (CPU) 1 GHz
System memory (RAM) 512 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.2 GB
Video card (GPU) 128 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Sound (audio device) Sound card with DirectX 9.0c support

Disc Version

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) 95 98, ME, 2000, XP
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium II 350 MHz Intel Pentium III 500 MHz
System memory (RAM) 64 MB 128 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 400 MB 1.2 GB
Video card (GPU) 16 MB of VRAM
DirectX 7 compatible 		32 MB of VRAM
Other 16X CD-ROM 24X CD-ROM
macOS (OS X)
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.4
10.6 (Steam)
Processor (CPU) 600 MHz (Intel only)
System memory (RAM) 128 MB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 1.5 GB


Notes

  1. ↑ SafeDisc retail DRM does not work on Windows 10[1] or Windows 11 and is disabled by default on Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 when the KB3086255 update is installed.[2]
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References