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Not for Windows 2000/XP

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 72 / 77
Date: March 31, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Like a complete nincompoop, I bought this thing without visiting UBI Soft's website first. DO NOT try to run Myst Masterpiece Edition on a Windows XP machine. It will make things very unstable. At least, it did for me. Fortunately, I was able to reboot using the last known good configuration, then uninstalled the miscreant software and performed a System Restore. My machine appears to be fine now.

A visit to the FAQ page on UBI Soft's support site informed me that they do not support Windows 2000 or XP for their "classic" games, nor do they have plans to do so. So why are they selling a brand new boxed set of the most popular game trilogy in the history of the world without a warning? When they say "For Windows 95 or 98", they mean ONLY Windows 95 or 98. They didn't even mention Millennium Edition, that I could see!

Practically all new computers sold in the past six months have come with Windows XP, so I'm guessing there are going to be lots of very unhappy campers, if my experience is any guide.

Need I say more?

An Adventure Not To Be Forgotten...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 39 / 45
Date: April 18, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Myst. Mention this name to any 'hardcore' gamers who basically survive on mindless shoot 'em up games, they cringe in fear. Why? Is the gameplay that terrible that they avoid it like plague. The answer is a simple 'no'. These gamers are simply afraid of the mature level of gaming that MYST and its series projects and yes, they are afraid of its puzzles. They can't solve it as they don't bother to put in effort.

With that said, MYST is one of the classic bestselling game of all time for nine years since its release... until the Sims took over in April 2002. Myst is an adventure game. The beauty about Myst is its breathtaking images of surrealistic worlds and intertwined within it, is a gripping storyline of family rivalry and good vs. evil. The story starts out with you, accidentally touching a picture panel of an old book, and the next thing you know, you are on the island of Myst. From there, you are left with no choice but to explore.

In this trilogy package, you will get all three games:

Myst- Where you uncover the dark secrets of this mysterious island.

Riven- You will tread deeper into rich mythology of the Myst history, and save a dying world.

Myst 3: Exile- You try to rescue an entire civilisation stolen.

Each of these three game feature intelligent puzzles that one can solve if he/she is extremely observant, uses every logic that he/she has in their daily life.

The games also features fantastic soundtracks and breathtaking worlds to explore. People who have played Riven has compared the game's graphics like those seen on National Geographic. Want more prove? Log on to the game's website and you will see that Myst 3: Exile, has won numerous graphical awards since it was released last year. And what about Myst? The graphics that it had when it was first released, is the reason why you have a CD-Rom drive in your PC now. Many poeple wanted to play the game way back in '93 and to do so, they needed a CD-Rom drive.

Myst is indeed a fantastic game to play, and with this package, there's nothing much to loose. Sure, it doesn't work well on Windows XP and Me... but most games on the market don't too.

Myst triology will definately be and adventure that you cannot forget.

Best of Show and Best Graphics of Any Adventure Game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 28 / 29
Date: June 21, 2002
Author: Amazon User

These are the best computer adventures money can buy! Many imitations don't measure up simply because they aren't as steeped in story, careful in game creation, or respectful of gamers. Those games were spun out hoping to turn a profit. The Myst trilogy games were crafted to tell a story and provide a smooth, exciting experience. The order of the games is Myst, Riven, and Exile. Riven is most successful integrating the puzzles into the story and environment; Myst is least successful, but it doesn't confuse the game. In fact, my favorite of the six worlds in Myst, called the Selentic Age, is the most chaotic. With each sequel, the graphics are more stunning. This is a big part of these games appeal. The worlds are so beautiful you'll want to return to them after you've won all the puzzles to walk around. I've read that some children ask their parents to play Myst so that they can watch the scenery.
Though the system requirements for each game are pretty low, I highly recommend using a graphics card with 3D acceleration for Exile. The 360 degree views are incredible! Having said that, however, I think Riven may be the most beautiful and fun of the three games. [....]

Regurgitated... for the N'th time...

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 28 / 31
Date: April 10, 2002
Author: Amazon User

I'm a huge Myst/D'ni Fan, so you can take it as a given that this product will be very enjoyable to play and provide hours of brain-teasers and a gripping storyline.

But beyond that, you must be aware of two things. THERE IS NOTHING NEW. All the these games have been sold commercially before. Same thing, different packaging. Its like the 3rd or 4th time a company associated with Cyan has re-released a myst game. Its getting old, and you'll have no need to buy this if you already have the originals.

Point number 2, like it was said in other reviews, it is NOT compatable with winXP. I've had problems with Ubisoft customer support in the past, so I've kept that in mind when deciding to purchase this product. If you try running this game on a winXP client, be aware that you will get absolutely NO TECH SUPPORT from Ubisoft concerning XP issues, and they will likely not show much interest in attempting to help you with something that should be completely acceptable for a software product in the year 2002.

This is a buyer-beware product. Proceed with caution. They're good games, just be aware of the issues that may potentially come with trying to run them.

The magic of the ages of Myst

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 23 / 25
Date: February 27, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I don't have these games in this trilogy package, I own the three individual games. Instead of 3 seperate reviews I thought I would combine them. I began with Myst the first of the series. I was blown away by the graphics. Although Myst was developed and marketed years ago, it is still by far the most visually intoxicating game even to date. The sequels, Riven and Myst Exile are of equal caliber. These games are so beautiful that it easy to move about the environments simply for the sheer beauty of it all. Beyond that is the puzzle solving. These are not shoot em' up games, there are clues that you can document along the way (you are supplied with a journal) that when solved provide you doorways to the next puzzle solutions. There is no time limit so you can relax and take your time. Some puzzles are easier than others, for example the most difficult age I experienced was the natural age in Myst Exile. There are a lot of online communities for these games that can help you if you get stuck. The developers have succeeded in creating their own otherworldly scenes that is all their own. It's hard to describe how amazing the visual trip is, it is such a marvel of realistic escapism that you often think of the game when you are not playing it. These environments are places that I would really want to visit! A must must have, top priority game for adventurers. It will become a staple of your collection. No game or set of game compares.

They're Not Just Games to Play, but Worlds to Live.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 21 / 25
Date: March 25, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Myst. Riven. Exile. The words send beautiful images and music floating through my mind.

"Why should I even consider buying these games?" you may ask. I'll put it to you simply: you haven't lived until you've played the games of the Myst Trilogy. That's cliché, I know, but it's true. The places you'll discover can, and will, be your reality for as long as you let them. You'll find yourself fully immersed in the beauty of the worlds of Myst, be it the surreality of Myst, the photoreality of Riven, or the perfect mix of Exile. The quality of the work, both audio and visual, will suspend your disbelief shortly after popping in one of the 10 CD-ROMs included in the Myst Trilogy...

"You have just stumbled upon a most intriguing book, a book entitled `Myst'. You have no idea where it came from, who wrote it, or how old it is. Reading through its pages provides you with only a superbly crafted description of an island world. But it's just a book, isn't it?

"As you reach the end of the book, you lay your hand on a page. Suddenly your own world dissolves into blackness, replaced with the island world the pages described. Now you're here, wherever `here' is, with no option but to explore..."

Myst, Riven, and Exile have offered me many, many hours of wonderful escape from this world. They are unmatched in story, depth, and quality.

In short, if you've never lived these worlds before, you are truly missing out on something amazing.

Doesn't work with Win NT, Win2000, or XP

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 17 / 19
Date: July 23, 2003
Author: Amazon User

No one told me before I bought this that none of the Myst programs work with any modern Windows operating system.

This game works FINE on windows xp

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 13 / 13
Date: January 21, 2003
Author: Amazon User

I picked this up a few days ago having never played any of these games and was blown away. Ive only sampled a little bit from each but I can tell you that its very high quality stuff here and as far as it not working for windows xp, all three games work FINE for me on xp. These games are true classics, whether ppl find them too hard or too boring is beside the point, if your into adventure games please give this trilogy a fair shot, you'll more then likely fall in love.

A must buy for anyone into puzzles or wonderful graphics

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 14 / 19
Date: May 30, 2002
Author: Amazon User

The Myst games started out on top, and they just keep getting better. The original Myst was the start of a new genre and is a great game for someone who has never played any games like these before. The graphics are stunning and the game will hook you the first time you sit down.
Riven upps the ante quite abit. The storyline is much more dynamic and gripping than Myst and the asthetics are breathtaking.
Myst III:Exile was the perfect sequel to Myst and Riven. The storyline was a good offshoot of the previous games. The enhanced features and graphics are a sight to behold and create a world that envelops you compeletly.
These games will keep you glued to your computer and imerse you in a world that is gripping and imaginative.
The only bad part is when you've finished all three games and have to wait to 2003 for the release of Myst Online, the next Myst incarnation. (It took me six days, but it takes most people much longer, so don't worry about not getting your money's worth, these games can be played for months before you reach the end.)
I highly recomend these games for people of any age and from all different walks of life.

Great games to play, but be careful before installing

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 10 / 12
Date: July 10, 2002
Author: Amazon User

These games are rich in graphics, sounds, & story lines. Myst III is the most realistic of them all in the sense that you can move your mouse around to look all 360 degrees from a given standing position, just like you would look all around in real life. But this series can cause headaches & heartaches for Windows users. If you use QuickTime 5 or later, Myst I will freeze when you reach several scenes, including Atrus & Catherine's forechamber by the dock. Windows users don't need QT5 or later for Myst III; that's for the Mac users. Use QT4 & all 3 games should run smoothly. Also, the Readme for Myst III recommends that you update your video & sound drivers. But doing this only made matters worse for me. It messed up my DirectX drivers so that I couldn't open Myst III. Worse yet, the new drivers affected the functionality of other software I had on my computer. But worst of all, I resorted to reformatting my hard drive, thus permanently losing files I had forgotten to back up! The moral is, THE LATEST VERSION OF A SOFTWARE PROGRAM OR DRIVER IS NOT ALWAYS THE BEST. As for game play issues, some scenes in all 3 games are so dark that you have to turn your monitor's contrast & brightness up all the way to see very well, by doing which you could wear your monitor out. Also, many sounds are choppy & out of sync with their videos.

In the best of circumstances I would have given 5 stars to the best-selling computer game series in history, for stellar graphics, plots, & acting. But I take away 2 stars for the above-listed problems, leaving an average rating. So buy the games or not, it's your choice, but do plenty of looking before you leap.

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