The WhatsNext verdict
Myst III: Exile is a superb choice for patient players who want beautiful, strange worlds and substantial environmental puzzles. Play it for the sense of wonder and the satisfaction of figuring things out, not for momentum or modern convenience.
What it does best
Awe and wonder
Puzzles with perfect aha moments
A world that is the star
What might put you off
Puzzles can become opaque and repetitive
Slow movement and dated presentation
The setup
What you are walking into
MYST III: EXILE introduces a new villain Saavedro, who seeks revenge when he finds out his homeland was destroyed by Atrus' sons. The player must track the villain through several surrealistic Ages, navigating puzzles to uncover the truth behind this new adversary. Only then can disaster be averted to choose who was right and who was wrong. Saavedro is played by Academy Award nominee Brad Dourif (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest).
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