The 5th Pégases ceremony featured numerous awards for the French video game industry along with some unprecedented announcements. Notably, “L’Amerzone: The Explorer’s Will” is a remake of Benoît Sokal’s original PC and PS1 game from 1999. Prior to creating the Syberia series and developing Kate Walker’s narrative, Sokal conceived the world of Amerzone, where nature reigns supreme. In 2024, fans will have the opportunity to revisit this universe through a remake developed by Microids Studio Paris for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series. While the graphics have been completely updated to meet modern standards, the gameplay is expected to remain similar to its origins, featuring an objective viewpoint with slow movements, unless in predefined sequences. However, Microids promises redesigned puzzles and new enigmas to keep even long-time fans of the original game engaged and surprised. With over a million copies sold worldwide upon its initial release, “L’Amerzone” stands as one of Benoît Sokal’s notable successes that both longtime players and newcomers can rediscover.
