Aug 29, 2010 This version of Myst is quite nice since hints and a map is included as well as solutions. This is very nice for Myst beginners but can spoil the game. (some noticeable improvements in graphic quality are also present, especially in Riven) Bottom line, If you have a machine capable of running the Myst games.
Available Platform: Windows 3.x
Myst is a first-person graphic adventure created by Cyan and published by Brøderbund in 1993 for Macintosh and Windows 3x.
| Year | 1993 |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Rating | 86/100 based on 6 editorial reviews. Add your vote |
| Publisher | Brøderbund Software |
| Developer | Cyan |
| OS supported | Win7 64bit, Win8.1, Windows 10, MacOS 10.6+ |
| Updated | 6 November 2019 |
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Game Review
Myst is a first-person graphic adventure created by Cyan and published by Brøderbund in 1993 for Macintosh and Windows 3x.
The game was incredibly successful, and it was ported later to 3DO, Amiga, CD-i, Playstation, SEGA Saturn, and many other platforms.
The player controls The Stranger, who is magically transported into the Myst island. He will have to explore the island and solve its many mysteries and puzzles. Somehow it reminds of an interactive book, rather than a video game. There are also several possible endings, depending on the choices of the player.
The adventure, designed by two brothers, Rand and Robyn Miller, was completely different compared to other titles seen until then. It was based on static scenes, beautifully rendered in 3D. There was no inventory, and there were no items to collect. All puzzles were based on mechanisms and objects that the player needs to manipulate. The only interaction is the click of the mouse cursor. There is also no violence, enemies, or ways to die in this game. The Miller brothers - designers of games for children until then - wanted an adventure that everyone could play: a game for non-gamers.
The scenes were pre-rendered because the hardware available at the time could have never generated graphics like this in real-time. Despite the lack of animation (apart from short cutscenes), the result was amazing: it was the best 3D visuals ever seen on a video game. Consider that there are 2500 different locations in the game, each one of them is like a beautiful painting. Of course, the only way to store all these images was the use of a CD-ROM, so Myst was one of the first games exclusively on CD. In fact, it was the reason why many people purchased a CD-ROM drive in the '90s.
The reviews of the game were positive, even if some reviewers criticized the lack of interaction or the not-so-advanced game engine. But positive reviews or not, Myst was an impressive commercial success. Before 2000, it sold more than 6 mln units, becoming the top-selling video game of the '90s. But most of all, Myst is the title that demonstrated that video games can be art.
Review by: Manu
Published: 9 November 2019 10:59 am
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Description of Myst Mac
Here is the video game “Myst”! Released in 1993 on Mac, it's still available and playable with some tinkering. It's an adventure game, set in a fantasy and puzzle elements themes.
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Comments and reviews
waxman682017-10-051 point
One of the best puzzle games ever! Took me nearly two years to figure it all out! Ran on Win 98 as long as Apple Quicktime was installed.
MYSTified2017-08-05-1 point
I got the PC version (Myst: Masterpiece) about 15 years ago. Spent about 20 hours playing it. Never finished.
E2017-06-291 point
I downloaded the game but I don't know how to get it to work properly for the Mac. Any help would be appreciated.
Sandeep2016-01-02-1 point
Myst is a great and adventure game that I have ever played.And also I have played Riven.It is a very marvelous game.So,play them guys!
That one gamer dude everybody knows2015-02-071 point Mac version
Myst was one of the hardest, but most enjoyable games I've ever played. The entire series is great thought. (The second game is Riven, if you want to play it.)
SOMEjiveturkey2015-01-240 point Mac version
MY girlfriend and I were just discussing how mesmerized we were when this game came out. 'Look at the boat in the water. And I can tell its clear water!' what great graphics for 1993!!!
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