It’s just you and the environment, eerily deserted. There’s no inventory system, no health bar – absolutely nothing you’d normally expect from a video game. It’s not a simple “okay this puzzle is this, then leads to this”, it’s about tiny subtle clues in the environment that might help, or might not. This game is all about making notes as you go along, and trying a bunch of different things until you get it right. To start Myst, or realMyst, or Myst VR (whichever version you’re playing – it’s the same), you’ll want to grab a notebook.

Solve the puzzles and find the clues, and you’ll travel to incredible new worlds. At one end of the island a rocket ship is parked ready to take you away. The island is home to a medley of unusual structures and mechanical contraptions from another world. The story starts with you, docked on a shoreline with a sunken ship behind you. RealMyst: Masterpiece Edition – as above, but improved graphics.Myst: Masterpiece Edition – same as above but improved graphics.Myst – original 1994 game, point and click, fixed viewpoints.If you’re comparing realMyst with another version you may have played, then here’s a breakdown of every version: Here’s a screengrab of me streaming Myst over on my escape room Twitch channel, shortly before I descended into “ oh my god it’s been an hour and I’m still in the first area“. Maybe just err, use a walkthrough for good measure! No judgement here.

Just because I don’t ‘get it’ and find it super tricky, doesn’t mean it’s not an incredible game and worth all your time in the world. I still wanted to write this review because Myst is such a breathtaking game and years ahead of it’s time! The first version of Myst came out in 1994, before I was even born. I’ve decided to tap out at the ~10 hour mark (possibly even more) and call it a day on Myst forever… Maybe… I mean, I might get it in VR to be honest.īut anyway, I’m getting side tracked. Recommended For: Retro gamers, people not easily frustrated! Explore the deeper connections and uncover a story of ruthless family betrayal. Welcome to Myst: the starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue.

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