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Acclaimed for its outlandish atmosphere and amazing production value in 1999, Amerzone \u2013 The Explorer\u2019s Legacy<\/em> is returning on April 24 in the form of a remake for Xbox Series X|S.<\/p>\n

Set in a fictional region of South America and based on a classic 1986 comic book, Amerzone <\/em>is a classic point-and-click adventure that sees players embark on a mysterious journey as a journalist, attempting to unravel the mysteries of a beautiful, endangered part of the world. The new remake updates the looks, sounds, and gameplay of the original, while keeping its spirit alive, in a touching tribute to its creator, Beno\u00eet Sokal.<\/p>\n

To find out what inspired their teams to embark on this project, we spoke to developer Microids to find out more.<\/p>\n

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With more than one million copies sold around the globe, Amerzone<\/em> was an instant hit with adventure game fans, who loved its spellbinding atmosphere. For Microids, it is particularly special, given that it was the first game produced by the sorely missed Beno\u00eet Sokal, a brilliant artist who went on to create the Syberia series but passed away in 2021.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter [the release of Sokal\u2019s final game] Syberia: The World Before<\/em>, we thought that it would be interesting to return to the roots; to offer both fans of the original and newcomers an enhanced version of the game where it all began,\u201d explained Charles Leveugle, Brand Manager at Microids.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor us, simply making a remaster would not have been enough of a tribute,\u201d continued Charles. \u201cA remake gives us the opportunity to make a vivid experience even richer, without betraying the original vision.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The principal reason for remaking Amerzone<\/em> jumps out of the screen immediately when you watch the reveal trailer: the improvements in technology since 1999 allowed the team to create a gorgeous new take on the original<\/p>\n

\u201cThis game is all about the mystery-filled atmosphere, where immersion is key,\u201d explained Charles. \u201cSo it was crucial for us to push the engine as far as possible, to produce vibrant environments filled with finely modeled characters that are animated using motion capture.\u201d<\/p>\n

The same goes for the sound environment, with rich effects that are much denser than in the original, as well as a new soundtrack composed by Inon Zur (of Syberia and Fallout fame).<\/p>\n

Gameplay has also been modernized, while staying in touch with the ideas of the original game. The Amerzone<\/em> remake is of course sticking with its iconic point-and-click style, where the player explores environments through fixed camera angles; however, the transitions are now smoother.<\/p>\n

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