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great fun worth its few shortcomings

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 19, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Myst is a fun, fascinating, addictive, and very difficult first person puzzle adventure game with a good storyline. The plot isn't immediately obvious, but is revealed bit by bit and finally in its entirety at the end. You must figure things out partly through making inferences based on what you know and partly through written clues.

Finishing takes patience (it's a LONG game) and an ability to figure things out that aren't immediately obvious and/or cheating by using strategy guide (you can buy one or find one on the internet) or asking someone who's played before.

The game's settings are each innovative, very pretty, and feel very realistic, with the exception of the water in Myst (it looks like a giant green mat). Rand Miller's performance in the game as the character of Atrus is good enough, and his performance as Achenar is even better, as is Robyn Miller's as Sirrus. The sound effects and background music are great.

I do think two puzzles are unfair, but they are solvable if you cheat (see above) or have a really good memory and a really good ear. The interface also makes getting to certain locations more of a hassle then it should be sometimes.

The ending (even if you get the happy one) explains a lot but leaves many questions unanswered.

Despite ifs flaws, I love it and highly recommend it.

You can play this in Windows XP

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: December 25, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Some reviewers have complained that you cannot play this in windows xp, but you can. Goto "my computer"; click on "program files"; click on "myst".......this is after you have installed the game; right click on the game icon...... a picture of a book; click "properties"; click the "compatibilty" tab; check both boxes that say "run in 256 colors" and "run in 640 x 480 resolution"; click "apply"; then click on game icon and enjoy. The game is hard but fun if you have patience and like thinking games.

Myst

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: May 13, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Too hard for me. I have been using a walkthrough to figure it out. O.K., but not what I had hoped for. Least favorite game so far that I have purchased. Kids probably love it but it's not for this 61 year old granny.

Let the world and the story immerse you--I love this game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 6
Date: April 04, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Contrary to my usual reviewing style, there is little I can add that would be different from what previous reviewers have said. Plus, being that this is a game, I would not be doing well to give anything away to those who have not yet played/beaten Myst.

If you like(d) Myst, I strongly recommend that you purchase more games from the Myst franchise, as well as the three epic Myst novels. These in particular are all fantastic works, and they give background information that makes the Myst story come alive. I guarantee you will like the other Myst games and the novels.

My only suggestion is to seek this game in its later, remade incarnations (the one where it's included along with the second and third games in the series is the best value) because there is no real point in pursuing an old, original copy.

A side note: This game, at least in its original incarnation (this one, in other words), has very poor Vista compatibility. Upon installation, Quicktime kicks up some Dickens but allows the game to install and run. The game hangs on a regular basis, crashes frequently, and, as a result of the Quicktime issue, none of the movies work. This means that, unless you've played the game before, a vital part of the game play is missing. There are some eerie absences where those movies should be. Essentially, the original Myst game is no fun whatsoever on Vista. Later editions and rehashes are likely more compatible, and I have read as much. I include this information only for the benefit of those, like me, who have a legacy copy of the game from the original release.

All in all, there really isn't much to say. If you've played Myst, then you know. You just KNOW. And, if you haven't played it yet, what are you waiting for? Get ready to embark on one of the most engrossing and immersing journeys you'll ever face. Oh, and be prepared to become hopelessly obsessed with Myst--it really is "...the surrealistic adventure that will become your world."

graphics be darned!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: January 23, 2007
Author: Amazon User

What's amazing about how great this game is...well, it's that it does not rely on insane graphics, large amounts of memory, lightning-quick processing speeds, or mind-blowing sound.

In fact, this game has none of those things.

What it has is the ability to get right under your skin, suck you in, and keep you playing. What's eerie is how much you feel like you're in the game when the graphics really aren't much to speak of (especially compared to today's games).

I played and finished this game back in 1995. I own other game platforms (PS2, etc) and I have played many other games since then. None of them is like this one.

Still Sharp After 10 Years!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 28, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I played this game before I understood what a computer actually was... Needless to say I have few memories of ever playing it before the age of... well 15... However, just this summer I stumbled upon it; the saga of Myst. Due to an undescribable want to play (and finish) Myst, I ran it to my PC and installed my original copy. Then the story began...

After about 6 hours of hard work and unending determination I finished the first chapter in the Ages of Myst... Though that doesn't seem like all too much gameplay, I acknowledge my haste and unrelentless desire to complete the game. Of course for the past 10 years I owned Myst I never actually got to finish it. Victory is mine!

Nonetheless I enjoyed every waking minute of playing this game. I look forward to finding Rivin and Myst III; I know I have them somewhere...

In fact, I've been so swept by the gameplay and challenge that I just bought both Myst IV and Myst V from Amazon.

Don't let this puzzle adventure game slip by, in fact explore the whole series! With a combined total of 80 hours of gameplay, you'll be busy.

An immersive classic.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: June 19, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Released back in 1995, Myst is a classic game that revolutionized the gaming industry. Rand and Robyn Miller created a new type of game which diverted from the typical mass market and took off into a fascinating and innovative direction. It's hailed as a landmark in the industry and praised for both its aesthetics and story.

I think that Myst is best described as an experience rather than merely a video game. Its creators strived to develop a world rich with detail and intrigue, with a subtle narrative intertwined into the strange yet beautiful surroundings. As the game begins, you are dropped onto the island of Myst without very much information to guide you. What immediately strikes you as unique about this experience is that there are no friendly characters to help you on your way, no enemies to fight, and not a very clear purpose. The game is largely about just exploring your surroundings and experimenting with different devices around the various worlds. This is what makes the game so immersive. The graphics of Myst, though not quite as extravagant as today's, were definitely of high quality. Cyan built its 3D world through an extensive layout of still images and QuickTime movies, and the end result is simply amazing. Navigation is node-based, meaning that you don't necessarily walk through the environment but rather point and click your way through your surroundings. Each new section loads as if you really had relocated, giving the appearance of movement. Making a 3D world in this manner might seem strange, but at the time it was a necessary shortcut to make it possible to run the game on computers without a lot of RAM and processor power. Even by today's standards, I still think the environments look impressive.

So what exactly does the gameplay entail? As you explore the island, you discover two journals with missing pages, each of which belong to Atrus's sons, Sirrus and Achenar. Your main objective is to travel through the different worlds, or Ages, and retrieve the missing pages from each book. As you recover each page, you learn more about each brother, and you must try to discover who is lying and who is telling the truth. In the end, it will be up to you to decide their respective fates. Your journey is not easy, for you will have to solve rather challenging puzzles in order to progress throughout the worlds. This can often be frustrating, for the puzzles' solutions are not always intuitive. It will take much patience and observation, and perhaps even a little help.

The sounds in this game are mysterious and enchanting. The soundtrack consists of strange, sometimes haunting tunes that blend in remarkably well with each respective area. Moreover, the sounds are integral to the gameplay, for some of the puzzles involve listening in addition to seeing. You will need to observe and interpret different sounds and apply that information to the challenges you face. This is yet another way in which you can truly become immersed within the game. The music makes your surroundings feel foreign and believable.

Myst was groundbreaking for its time, and it started an incredible journey that would spark several sequels. It's an experience that is visually, musically, and intellectually stimulating, and though the game is a bit dated now, I still think it's worth playing if you enjoy a good challenge. As many have mentioned, the ending is somewhat anticlimactic, but at the same time it will most likely make you want to continue the adventure with Riven.

Best game ever made!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 03, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Thinking on buying this game? Do it! Do it now! This game is the best thing I've ever played, and will be for a very long time! If you're into anything visual, then this game has you written all over it. The graphics are great! If you have an older computer with an operating system such as 95-98 it should run really well. And if you really want to get into it then I'd recommend buying 'The Book of Atrus' wich is a novel to go with the game.

Excellent!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: March 31, 2006
Author: Amazon User

One of the best adventure games ever! Shame it's for older computers and it makes me miss mine. If the gaming companies ever remake Myst for XP I'd buy it again in a heartbeat.

bring me the blue pages

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: February 03, 2006
Author: Amazon User

myst is strictly a one-player game, other players can play when your journey has been "saved". i preferred two-player games like mortal combat where the action is fast and someone "wins". the style of myst is "point and click" and your pace is self directed. having a high patiance level is paramount if you want to finish myst. once you solve all the puzzles and reach the end ....the game loses its appeal. this review might sound pessimistic, but i think its real in its approach. as the sequalls evolved, so did the hint books. i personally disagree with the whole concept of a "hint book". its self defeating by having the game "spoon fed" to me. i actually liked myst but i still wouldnt call it "fun"......"fun" is a two player game of mortal combat (at least you get to say i whipped your ***)

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