Belgian artist and creator of the adventure game series Syberia Benoit Sokal died after a long illness at the age of 66… The information appeared on the blog of the publishing house Microids…
“Known primarily as a storyteller and talented comic book artist, Benoit has made a huge contribution to the development of video games internationally through a varied and fruitful work over 25 years.
A true visionary and extremely talented artist, Benoit has left an indelible mark on the history of Microids. He worked hard to share his vision with the world, starting in 1999 with his first game, Amerzone. His unique style has made the universes he created unforgettable for thousands of players around the world, earning him the position of Art Director at Microids.
Benoit is also known and revered for creating the iconic Syberia games. It was a series in which he brilliantly conveyed his love for Eastern European flavor, linking everything to unique and unusual adventures loved by a loyal army of fans.
The entire Microids team shares grief with his family and friends. “
Recently Benoit Sokal worked with the Microids and Koalabs teams on the fourth part of Syberia – Syberia: The World Before… The project is due out this year.
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