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Amerzone: The Explorer's Legacy

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Amerzone: The Explorer's Legacy Remake

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Release Date: April 24, 2025

Adventure, FPP, Point-and-click, Puzzle Elements, Remaster/remake, Xbox Play Anywhere, Singleplayer

A remake of an adventure game from 1999, created by Benoit Sokal who is known mostly thanks to Syberia series. Amerzone: The Explorer's Legacy remake offers much improved visuals, as well as a bunch of new puzzles and an expanded story compared to the original.

7.5

Gamepressure

7.9

OpenCritic

9.3

Steam

7.3

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Amerzone: The Explorer's Legacy is a remake of the adventure game of the same title released in 1999. The original was the first video game with Benoit Sokal as its lead designer. He is a Belgian cartoonist who later went down in history thanks to the famous Syberia series. The remake was made by the Microids company, which is also responsible for its original.

Plot

Amerzone: The Explorer's Legacy allows us to play the role of a young reporter who decides to fulfill the last wish of a traveler named Alexander and sets off to the titular, extraordinary land in Latin America. Once he is there, the protagonist must confirm the existence of a large white bird that spends its entire life in flight - from birth to death. On the way, our protagonists meets other colorful characters, each with their own story and motives, and also learns more and more about the nature-dominated Amerzone.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows

PlayStation 5

PlayStation 5

Xbox Series X/S

Xbox Series X/S

Game Series

Amerzone: The Explorer's Legacy
Amerzone: The Explorer's Legacy

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Amerzone Game Series

Amerzone Game Series

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Amerzone: The Explorer’s Legacy Review: A good remake, still stuck in the past

Amerzone: The Explorer’s Legacy might be the strangest gaming experience I’ve had in a long time. This is a remake of a 1999 first-person point-and-click adventure, and while it vastly improved the visuals of the entire experience, the controls are still stuck in the past.

Amerzone: The Explorer’s Legacy Review: A good remake, still stuck in the past
Amerzone: The Explorer’s Legacy Review: A good remake, still stuck in the past
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PlayStation 5 PlayStation 5
Review date:
April 22, 2025
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92% positive reviews on Steam. That's how much praise the return of the 26-year-old adventure classic has earned

92% positive reviews on Steam. That's how much praise the return of the 26-year-old adventure classic has earned

The classic adventure game scored a successful comeback, although the remake of Benoit Sokal's first game failed to fight its way onto the best-seller lists.

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Jacob Blazewicz

June 23, 2025

92% positive reviews on Steam. That's how much praise the return of the 26-year-old adventure classic has earned

System Requirements

System Requirements for Amerzone: The Explorer's Legacy Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 3 4100, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 11 GB GeForce GTX 1080 Ti / 8 GB Radeon RX 580, 25 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i7 / AMD Ryzen 5 4500, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 6 GB GeForce RTX 2060 / 12 GB Radeon RX 6700 XT, 25 GB HDD, Windows 10/11 64-bit.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Amerzone: The Explorer's Legacy Video Game.

7.5
good

ReviewAmerzone: The Explorer's Legacy

Amerzone: The Explorer’s Legacy Review: A good remake, still stuck in the past

Amerzone: The Explorer’s Legacy might be the strangest gaming experience I’ve had in a long time. This is a remake of a 1999 first-person point-and-click adventure, and while it vastly improved the visuals of the entire experience, the controls are still stuck in the past.

Amerzone: The Explorer’s Legacy Review: A good remake, still stuck in the past
Amerzone: The Explorer’s Legacy Review: A good remake, still stuck in the past
Reviewed by:
Reviewed on:
PlayStation 5 PlayStation 5
Review date:
April 22, 2025
7.9

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 75% of Critics. There are 31 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

LadiesGamers.com: by Kalina Mikova

Amerzone – The Explorer’s Legacy is a game I’ve been waiting for for a long time. In some ways, I’ve been waiting for it since it came out in 1999. I like this trend of old classics being remade. I hope it continues. Also, Microids has been on a roll the last few years, at least when it comes to games in the genres I like. Between Amerzone and the previous year’s Arsene Lupin game and the reimagined Hercule Poirot games, the second of which is expected sometime this year, it is a good time to be a gamer. There’s always a need for good quality adventure games, and Amerzone – The Explorer’s Legacy is precisely that. It has enough to be a proper tribute to an already great game and a great creator, yet it also stands on its own. It’s a gorgeous, well-crafted game with smooth gameplay, no technical hiccups, great puzzles, and a well-crafted in-game world. So, if you love adventure games, you should try Amerzone – The Explorer’s Legacy. You’ll probably love it as much as I did.

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Digitally Downloaded: 4.5 / 5 by Matt Sainsbury

Anything that truly challenges the player is anathema to modern design best practice. That’s why Amerzone is such a rare treat. It looks the part of a modern game, tells an exceptional story with a page-turning quality that only one of history’s finest comic book artists could achieve, and is willing to throw some genuine puzzles at the player. If you’ve got the resolve for it, then you’re in for a ride with this one.

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Impulsegamer: 4.5 / 5

Overall, Amerzone: The Explorer's Legacy is a beautifully crafted remake that honors the original while introducing enough improvements to appeal to a modern audience. I immediately fell in love with this new take and was mesmerized by its tale, themes, and emotional journey. It's a game that asks for patience, attention, and reflection. It may not be for everyone, especially those looking for something fast-paced or action-heavy, but for those who appreciate a well-told, atmospheric expedition with a sense of quiet wonder, Amerzone delivers an experience that's both timeless and deeply resonant.

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93%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (426)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Visuals and Graphics: The game features stunning graphics that enhance the immersive experience, with many players praising the updated visuals compared to the original.
  • Faithfulness to Original: Many users appreciate the game's fidelity to the 1999 original, retaining the core story and gameplay while expanding upon it.
  • Engaging Story and Lore: The narrative is described as captivating, with a well-developed storyline that includes new lore and side quests, enriching the experience for both returning players and newcomers.
  • Gameplay Mechanics: The point-and-click mechanics, along with new gameplay features, such as a vehicle that transforms and the inclusion of optional hints, make the game accessible and enjoyable.
  • Atmosphere and Sound Design: The music and sound design received high praise, contributing to the overall immersive atmosphere of the game.

The main cons of the game

  • Limited Mobility: Some players found the fixed-point movement frustrating, as it limits exploration compared to more modern adventure games that allow free movement.
  • Difficulty and Puzzles: While many enjoy the puzzles, some felt that certain puzzles were either too easy or frustratingly obscure, with a few players expressing dissatisfaction with specific challenging puzzles.
  • Performance Issues: There are reports of performance fluctuations and technical issues, particularly with scene transitions, which can disrupt immersion.
  • Short Length: Several reviews mention that the game is relatively short, leading some to feel that it is not worth the full price.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Manual Save Options: Some players expressed a desire for manual save features, as the game relies heavily on autosave, which can be inconvenient.
  • More Free Exploration: A common wish among players is for more freedom to explore the beautifully crafted environments without the constraints of point-and-click navigation.
  • Detailed Texture Quality: A few users noted that some textures could appear low-resolution up close, suggesting that further graphical refinement could enhance the experience.

Conclusion

    Summary

    • Overall, *Amerzone - The Explorer's Legacy* is well-received for its visual appeal and engaging narrative, though it faces criticism regarding its movement mechanics and some gameplay elements.

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    7.3

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