

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. Alone on a mysterious island, you set out to explore its grandeur and mystery. Hear how a chilling tale of intrigue and treachery, defying all boundaries of space and time, is being told.
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Earnest, grave, contemplative and plot-driven.
- earnestironic
- gravecomic
- contemplativerelentless
- character-ledplot-driven
- sparerichly built
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About the game
- Platforms
- Windows Mobile, Philips CD-i, PlayStation 3, Windows Phone, PC (Microsoft Windows), 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, Mac, LaserActive, Amiga, Atari Jaguar CD, Sega Saturn, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable
- Developer
- Cyan Worlds
- Publisher
- Acclaim Entertainment, Tec Toy, Brøderbund Software, Mean Hamster Software, PXL computers, Panasonic Software Company, Philips Interactive Media, SoftBank, Psygnosis Limited, Sega Enterprises, Inc., Sun Corporation
- Released
- September 24, 1993
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- First person
- Engine
- Mohawk
- Time to beat
- 7 h rushed · 8 h completionist
IGDB rating 6.5/10 from 188 ratings.
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