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This game should be recalled!
1
Rating: 1,
Useful: 1 / 5
Date: March 01, 2002
Author: Amazon User
This is a good game except for one fatal flaw. A white screen(not blue) And an error message that says "M3%3!.04x!:%4!." and deletes data from your hard drive distroying everything except three files one BGCDC.ICF and some strange symbols. DO NOT GET THIS GAME. I tried to contact tech support but got no response.
Hype galore.
1
Rating: 1,
Useful: 1 / 7
Date: March 12, 2002
Author: Amazon User
The flower zone is too dull, in fact this whole game is dull, dull, dull. There is no story, and the puzzels are just plain stupid. Spend hours arranging reflectors. I don't think so.
And let me tell you about the flower zone. First of all, the graphics rely on 'jumping' to the next point, so there is little pathway to follow, given that there is no 3d progress to take you to the next point of play. The screen jumps to your next location in even a more lazy way than Riddle of the Shinx did. Plus, once you have 'landed' at the next point in the 'jump', the stupid game has you turned off the point you 'landed at' so that you are looking cockeyed. I really hate how that happens...programmers, please place us facing the way we landed. I am not anal enough to want to figure out how I can go down a path and end up facing a direction I did not turn to face...
I hated Schizm, but I think I hate this more. It is really a bad game. I have played many adventure games, but this is really lousy.
Waste of time, makes you dizzy
1
Rating: 1,
Useful: 1 / 7
Date: March 09, 2002
Author: Amazon User
If you like going in circles, with no idea what you are supposed to be doing, then you will enjoy this game. The puzzles are intricate, way too pedantic for my tastes. The obsessive attention to detail may suit a shut in, but I need a little more action. The cutscenes are pretty boring, and the actors are completely cheesy. The storyline does not motivate me one bit.
I do not like the mouse movement, it is far too slow, I prefer being able to "run" on my own. Pointing and clicking is very disorienting. In most cases I have noticed that "zip" mode does not help. It takes forever to move from place to place.
I have been frustrated with this game long enough... I'm selling it. If no one will buy it, I'm throwing it in front of a bus.
You Ought to know...
1
Rating: 1,
Useful: 4 / 61
Date: May 14, 2001
Author: Amazon User
that people who actually enjoy games will be laughing at all of you who buy any Myst game. They are the utmost in laziness in taking advantage of what a game can really be, just a series of logic puzzles with backgrounds of computer generated pictures and an average bit of fantasy story tacked on.
Just look at all the technical problems people are having... does that not prove to you that these guys are doing the bare minimum and laughing all the way to the bank that their game keeps going on 'the buzz'? Do you really HAVE to own this game you will hardly play just because someone you know mentioned it? Because it stinks, and it's a disgrace to the real game industry.
It's coming!
3
Rating: 3,
Useful: 3 / 54
Date: April 26, 2001
Author: Amazon User
I think that all M/R/E fans are staring at the clock, wondering why it seems to be moving backwards. I've been a fan since the original MYST and I am really excited. This will be TOTALLY AWESOME! In the words of m01ety, "BRING IT ON!"
Looking forward to Exile!!
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 5 / 113
Date: April 02, 2001
Author: Amazon User
I know that this game is not out yet till May 7th. After "READING" about this game makes me anxious to get this game. I also want to see what kind of a challenge this game has to offer and see what the free-look feature holds in store
had potential but no good
1
Rating: 1,
Useful: 0 / 1
Date: December 28, 2001
Author: Amazon User
this game has great appeal on its cover but don't fall for it.generally when i buy a computer game i buy it for fun, this game is so boring. watching paint dry has the same effect as this game.I gave it one star for its graphics, which granted it does have great graphics but this is no substitute for the low excitment level. If you have an extremly high level of patience, you can give it a try if not DO NOT buy this game.
The Best Yet!
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 0 / 1
Date: June 03, 2001
Author: Amazon User
Thew newest game in the Myst Series does not dissapoint. The new 3D Engine makes it even better its predecessors. I had no problems like others have had (maybe because I have a new Pentium 4 1400 MHz PC with a 32MB video card.) The puzzels can be quite confusing, but the rewards are great, pushing you on the next world to explore. I encourage anyone with a capable computer to purchase this excellent game. A new standard has been set.
Wow
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 0 / 3
Date: November 30, 2001
Author: Amazon User
Looks too good to be true. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the graphics. I bought it for my mom for Chirstmas, but I know my whole family will enjoy it!
Family Fun!
5
Rating: 5,
Useful: 0 / 1
Date: January 23, 2002
Author: Amazon User
When the kids are in bed, my wife and I stay up playing Myst. It's good wholesome entertainment with puzzles that will make you use the noodle.
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