The Aggie Awards – The Best Adventure Games of 2022 page 9
Best Graphic Design: Syberia: The World Before
Syberia: The World Before won the Aggie Award for Best Graphic Design, and it's easy to see why. The game's visuals are stunningly beautiful and intricately detailed, bringing to life the world of Syberia with an art style that is unique and instantly recognizable. The game's urban areas of Vaghen are populated with background extras that make the world feel vitally alive, with bustling streets and quiet reflective places. The character models are emotive, and the lip sync is well-executed, adding to the immersive experience. The soundscape and score are also well-crafted, with ambience to the many locations that feels right, and the vocal performances are strong, headlined by Sharon Mann, who has voiced Kate Walker throughout the series. The game's visual and audio design come together to create a cohesive and captivating world that players won't soon forget. It's no wonder it won the Aggie Award for Best Graphic Design.
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Readers’ Choice: Return to Monkey Island
Return to Monkey Island is a fantastic addition to the Monkey Island franchise, and it's no wonder it won the Readers' Choice Aggie Award for Best Graphic Design. The graphics are colorful, attractive, and full of personality, with an art style uniquely fitting for the series. The environments are imaginative and well-designed, and the addition of mini-cutscenes adds to the overall experience. The game features some of the best puzzle design seen in a game, with clever, original, and thought-provoking challenges that are not frustrating. The humor is spot-on, and the story is a natural continuation of the series, with engaging characters and an unforgettable world.
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Next up: Best Music... the envelope, please!
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