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After the Book of D'ni comes Exile

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 10, 2001
Author: Amazon User

The game is good. Not as good as Myst and Riven, but very good on its own merits. There's a shelf for Myst and Riven, then there's a shelf for Exile and then about 30 shelves down are the rest of the computer games.

Exile takes place roughly a year and a half after the events in the Book of D'ni. Rand Miller (co-creator of the Myst series) continues his role as Atrus (with acting close to that of Riven and Myst, much better than what he did for realMYST), now the father of a new daughter named (in the epilogue of Book of D'ni) Yeesha. As you arrive on Tohmahna (it's unfortuneately not explained how) you're greeted by Catherine, Atrus' wife whom you saved in Riven, and told to wait in Atrus' study... he should arrive shortly. While waiting you spot a note on his desk concerning security issues. When he arrives, he talks of a trip to the new D'ni, Reeleeshan, when a mysterious man links in and sets the study ablaze and links out. You follow through 5 other incredible Ages (I'll say one thing about this game, Presto may have put the greatest scale into it's Ages of any title in the saga... they're awe-aspiring to visit, especially "Veggie" and "Canyon".) to track down the villian and retrieve the Reeleeshan book. The story is the simpliest and most straightforward yet, which is why I took off a star, but don't get me wrong, it's more than worth purchasing.

The Collector's Edition features the Prima guide, a soundtrack audio CD, a "making of" CD, and a small pewter "Squee" toy. The soundtrack CD is worth the extra cost alone, as it's the only thing this new installment is deeper and more sutle with. Composer/Conductor Jack Wall plays with Robyn Miller's iconic themes and introduces a choir and orchestra to the mix. The game is the perfect difficulty for me, though those expecting the challenge Riven presented may be disappointed.

Myst III lives up to its heritage

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 11, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Myst III is truly an amazing extension to personal computer games. Its 3D views and smooth game play are incredible. Coupled with immersive sound effects and great music, you have the best ever computer game of its genre!

Make sure you have the hardware required and you will be rewarded.

INCREDIBLE

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: May 15, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Unbelievable graphics. It's truly is a technological breakthrough. I'm running 192 megs of RAM and the game runs as smooth as silk .... no jerky video or lock-ups. Your aloud to look in every direction, and believe me .... you'll want to. I've only completed the initial sets of puzzles and they're challenging but not impossible to figure out. Just remember to hide the hint book that comes with this edition .... It's more rewarding to yourself if you figure the puzzles out on your own. Visually this is the best game ever .... I'll have to finish it before I decide if it's the best overall.

Excellent game, felt a little short

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: April 22, 2001
Author: Amazon User

Although Cyan did not create this game, it feels very much a part of the myst world. Everything is in the classic Myst/Riven style. The game felt shorter than the first 2, but looking back I think that was mainly because the new VR interface wasted less time. Be warned that the last world is very short.

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