What it does best
point-and-click
puzzle
fantasy
science fiction
The setup
What you are walking into
Myst is a graphic adventure puzzle game developed by Cyan and released in 1993. Players explore a mysterious island filled with interactive environments, books, and clues that reveal its story. The gameplay focuses on solving logic-based puzzles and uncovering the fate of two trapped brothers. It features pre-rendered visuals and a non-linear structure that encourages exploration and observation. Myst became one of the best-selling PC games of its era and influenced the adventure game genre.
Where it lives
Windows MobileAtari 2600Philips CD-iPlayStation 3Windows PhonePC (Microsoft Windows)3DO Interactive MultiplayerMacLaserActiveAmigaAtari Jaguar CDSega SaturnPlayStationPlayStation Portable
Genre
Point-and-clickPuzzleAdventure
Vibe
FantasyScience fictionMystery
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