Myst Trilogy (Myst Masterpiece, Riven, Myst III - Exile)

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Product Details

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• ASIN: B0000639O2
• Media: CD-ROM
• Release Date: March 27, 2002
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #16,493 in Video Games (See Bestsellers in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
With more than 10 million copies sold throughout the world, the Myst series has become the benchmark for all adventures to come. Now, for the first time, the three volumes of this mythic saga are assembled in one astounding collection. Gather your cunning and summon your imagination--for every enigma you unravel binds you closer to the unforgettable realm of Myst. Myst Trilogy includes Myst Masterpiece, Riven, and Myst III: Exile.

Myst Trilogy includes:
Myst Masterpiece The remastered version of Myst. In this acclaimed first adventure, embark on an intrepid journey into a strange world and its mysteries--a world wracked by intrigue, betrayal, and inexplicable distortions of time and space. Join Atrus as you discover the secrets of the D'ni civilization, where books are portals into other worlds, and lessons of the past shape your future.
Riven: The Sequel to Myst Riven plunges you deeper into a world cursed by bewildering rifts in time. Every shadow hides a secret, and appearances are never what they seem. Atrus needs you once again; help him free his wife, Catherine, and untangle the daunting mysteries of Riven.
Myst III: Exile A decade has transpired since Riven. Now Atrus and Catherine's efforts to rebuild the D'ni civilization are jeopardized by a new enemy. Saavedro, bent on avenging his ruined existence, has emerged from exile to claim vengeance upon Atrus's two sons.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

74 of 79 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not for Windows 2000/XP, March 30, 2002

By A Customer

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?

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best of Show and Best Graphics of Any Adventure Game!, June 21, 2002

By	Phil Wade "brandywinebooks.net" (Georgia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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. [....]

28 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Regurgitated... for the N'th time..., April 9, 2002

By A Customer

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.