Myst
December 10, 2020
Explore the surrealistic Ages of Myst in a new dimension! Welcome to Myst: the starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue. Explore the deeper connections and uncover a story of ruthless family betrayal. Cyan, the indie studio that created the beloved classic, has reimagined Myst -- …
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Critic Reviews (12)
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85.0
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65.0
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90.0
"This modern remake of the classic puzzle game doesn&s;t stop it from feeling out of date."
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65.0
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80.0
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85.0
"Myst still holds up after all this time, despite not being the definitive edition of the game. The puzzles are still smartly done, even if they can be quite obtuse, and the tranquil vibe of the environment and presentation remains …"
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85.0
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65.0
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70.0
"Myst in VR is an enjoyable and challenging experience that demonstrates how little this classic from nearly 30 years ago has aged. Virtual reality certainly adds a lot, but perhaps it could have been implemented better."
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95.0
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92.0
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70.0
"I’ve been a fan of Myst my whole life. I was already impressed with realMyst released last year, but playing this version in VR is a whole different experience entirely. It looks better, sounds clearer, and plays smoother. If you’ve …"
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82.0
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90.0
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84.0
"Myst is much more than just another return to the past for nostalgics. That&s;s why it is wrapped in an excellent visual bill, with Raytracing as a flag. The wickerwork of almost thirty years ago is superbly transferred to the …"
Read original review"Myst in VR really took me by surprise. The cryptic nature of the puzzles was at times frustrating, but also immensely rewarding when completing them. It is a game that feels as if it was born to be in virtual …"
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92.0
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88.0
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96.0
"While the pacing may feel slow by modern gaming standards, Myst still succeeds thanks to its captivating narrative, rich sense of mystery, and the satisfaction of discovery."
Read original review"At nearly 30 years old, Myst remains a remarkable experience, made all the more accessible and enthralling in this modern iteration. This is the best way to play Myst-especially in VR."
Read original review"More than 25 years later, Myst remains iconic. In virtual reality, the puzzle box still confounds, even as it shows its age."
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65.0
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70.0
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85.0
"Myst is a title deeply dropped in its time. In the 1990s the concept of tutorials was almost unknown, as was the idea of a video walkthrough: at most you could find some textual guide in the reference magazines, but …"
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98.0
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96.0
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92.0
"This is Cyan’s Myst opus. It’s a massive rework that is so impressive to experience all over again. It’s near-perfect, and simply must be played. This manages to be both how I remember it, yet a wholly refreshing experience, that …"
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92.0
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88.0
Story
84.0
"Myst VR is an experience built on atmosphere, memory, and quiet wonder. It’s not a perfect remake, nor a modern or particularly accessible game, but it is Myst as it always wanted to be: a silent island to explore, a …"
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