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  • ASIN: B00000IMK5
  • Media: Video Game
  • Release Date: July 20, 1999
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,722 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

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Platform: PlayStation | Edition: Standard

GameSpot Review

One of the best-selling computer games of all time, Myst caused quite a sensation when it was released in September, 1993. Several years later, it remains on best-seller lists and continues to generate lookalike games hoping to cash in on its widespread appeal. What's most confounding about Myst is its longevity. While an interesting game, it hardly warrants the fanaticism surrounding it - and this Playstation port does little to explain the phenomenon.

The premise is simple. The player must explore the island of Myst, researching the notes of a mysterious man named Atrus and his exploration of several distinct worlds. Through Atrus' notes, players find solutions to puzzles that open gateways to these worlds, which they then explore to unravel the mystery surrounding the disappearance of Atrus and his two sons, Sirrus and Achenar. The majority of the game is simply walking around the various locales, making connections between the cryptic information given and the puzzles presented. In this sense, Myst demands a great deal from the player - careful attention must be paid to the slightest details and copious notes must be taken at all times.

The wandering itself is not an unpleasant task - the much touted graphics really are spectacular (though the level of detail is not quite as rich in the Playstation version), even after three years and several dozen knock-offs. Even more incredible is the audio, with a great musical score and moody ambient sounds. But the joy of exploration eventually wears off, even after discovering a new world, and the stagnant nature of the game transforms this adventure into more of a relaxing slideshow than an engrossing adventure.

But three million Myst fans can't be all wrong. The game does hold some engaging puzzles, and the story unfolds just gradually enough to maintain your interest. On the downside, though, is the fact that Myst may have the single worst payoff in the history of games. But if you're patient, and enjoy a good puzzle now and again, the long and occasionally frustrating journey to the end may be worth the disappointing arrival. --Ron Dulin
--Copyright ©1999 GameSpot Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission of GameSpot is prohibited. GameSpot and the GameSpot logo are trademarks of GameSpot Inc.


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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Myst , think, August 23, 2002
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This review is from: Myst (Video Game)
Not for the weak of mind. Play this game with your family to figure out all the puzzels if your confused. It is probably the best family game ever invented. The worlds and puzzles this game brings you, are incredibly creative and beautiful. It was a great enjoyment playing and beating this game with my family.
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8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Myst is a great game but NOT an RPG, August 14, 2001
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This review is from: Myst (Video Game)
Myst is a game of strategy. You must use your mind to figure out the puzzles. Sometimes they might be confusing or very tough. But thats just the fun of this great game. Graphics are very nice in Myst. This game should be a must have for anyone who likes strategy-type games.
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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Worth the Money....., November 14, 1999
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This review is from: Myst (Video Game)
This needs to be said: HANG IN THERE. Yes, MYST seems like a damn MENSA test at times, and unlike other adventure/strategy games (such as the ZORK series), lacks alot of character interaction.

However, if you hang in there, make it to the next world, and the one after that, and the first few obstacles in your way, you'll be hooked. The game becomes delightfully addictive, and you can't wait to see what unfolds in this dream-like world next.

I mark this title off a notch, however, for seeming to appeal only to hard-core tekkies (I said TEKKIES, not TREKKIES)...sometimes it's just extremely difficult, and you will find yourself reffering to a hint guide at one point or another. Also, the ending is inconclusive. Completely unsastisfactory. Get there and you'll see what I mean.

No matter what platform you play it on, though, or how hard it may seem, you still have a great time with this game and feel very gratified with each obstacle you overcome.

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