Myst is a point and click game from the olden days, where things were simpler. FMV was taking off, and a slew of adventure games came out, one of them including Myst. What made Myst so special, you ask? Well, it told a story from a new perspective, and had mind-boggling puzzles. It really gave you this sense of adventure. Sure, the game has aged like ♥♥♥♥, but it's a good trip down memory lane. Get past the graphics, and you can treat yourself to an adventure classic.

*NOTE* This game has techincal issues on Steam, and I have experienced crashes, and has made the game almost unplayable. It's very glitchy and unstable in this condition. If you desparately want the game, try out GOG. The game probably runs fine with Win XP, but watch out for anything newer.

Ladies and gentlemen: the game that put CD-ROM drives on the map. Not only was Myst a technological masterpiece at the time, it also gave adult players that same exploration and puzzle-based point and click adventure that kids were consuming in waves. Puzzles are rarely difficult, and just require you to write things down or explore everywhere, at most. The beauty of Myst is the sheer level of immersion. You're not told what to do or where to go. You just open a book and climb in, and since all you're doing is clicking stuff to interact or move, it leaves you free to explore the universe of Myst and take it all in. Be prepared to do a little reading and puzzle-solving, as well as a lot of exploration. Buy this game if you want a deep and immersive experience, if you're interested to see what all the hubbub was about back in the 90s, or can't get realMyst to run right on your computer (it can happen).

An utterly beautiful game. It's simplicity and odd charm still ring through today, even though it is a point and click from the early nineties. I truly love this game, and I recommend it to all who are looking for something just a little different. The puzzles are not too hard, the art is gorgeous and the story is enthralling.
Best to keep a pen and some paper with you while playing though, as note taking is essential.
My one complaint would be that it is too short, but to fix that there are four more games in the MYST series, going on to Riven, Myst 3: exiles, Myst 4 and Myst V. After that is URU: ages beyond Myst, and Cyan, the creators, are currently working on Obduction, the sequel to Uru. I cannot wait to get stuck into this series, and the rest of you shouldn't wait either. Myst is only 4.99 on steam and it is money well spent. So what are you waiting for? Dive in!

Probably one of the best games I've ever played. Myst is a Point and Click game where you get to explore amazing worlds and solve puzzles.

Plot:You bump into a book called Myst. Opening the book sends you into Myst Island. Now all you can do now is explore this desolate island and discover its secrets.

Gameplay:Myst is a Point and Click game meaning that clicking to where you move,turn, and look. The game contains many puzzles. But don't fret! The puzzles aren't that hard making it a much more enjoyable experience and feeling pretty achieved for solving these puzzles. Myst also requires you most of the time to take notes which is critical for solving puzzles. You will find info which contains clues and solutions. This game also runs in quicktime FMV's. Since this isn't a great port, You might occur a bit of game freezing and sound bugs.

Graphics:Myst is made with CG and is shown with FMV's. The game is shown in pictures with some FMV animations sticked to them. Allthough this has all aged, it still looks great and does well on what its trying to present to you.

Music:There are some locations in the game that contain music. They are nice simple little loops and a nice touch.

Before I end this off. I'll give a few tips to make your Myst experience and enjoyable one:
Use a pencil and paper to take notes
Don't look at any guides or walkthroughs. That will just wreck the experience.
Run this game in Windows 95 combatibility mode since the FMV's won't work without it.

Overall Myst is an excellent game and and it has greatly inspired me. Its also only $5.99 making this an easy reccomendation.

Myst, in any form, is one of the best point-and-click puzzle games I have ever played. It pretty much defined the genre and paved the way for many other great similar games. The atmosphere and sense of discovery make for a amazing adventure that make you feel like you are there.
The Masterpiece Edition, is an updater version of the game that uses the higher, uncompressed 24-bit truecolor images, which is a noticeable improvement over the games previous 8-bit images. While the game is showing its age and has some compatibility issues with Windows 7, it is still an astonishing game, one that I always love coming back to.

I highly recommend Myst to anyone who loves puzzles, and even if you don't.. Myst very well may just make you change your mind.