Myst

AdventurePoint-and-clickPuzzle
Myst
Game intro (1/4)
IDs
IDSteam
236—
78
Critic rating
7.0
User rating
HowLongToBeat
Main5.52h
Extra5.72h
100%6.65h
Summary

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.

Storyline

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.

Developers
Cyan WorldsCyan WorldsCyan WorldsCyan WorldsCyan Worlds
Publishers
Brøderbund SoftwareMean Hamster SoftwareMaximum GamesMidway GamesCyan WorldsBrøderbund SoftwareMean Hamster SoftwarePXL computersPanasonic Software CompanyPhilips Interactive MediaSun CorporationSoftBankPsygnosis LimitedSega Enterprises, Inc.Acclaim EntertainmentTec ToySun Corporation
Genres
AdventurePoint-and-clickPuzzle
Platforms
3DO Interactive MultiplayerAmigaAtari Jaguar CDLaserActiveMacPC (Microsoft Windows)Philips CD-iPlayStationPlayStation 3PlayStation PortableSega SaturnWindows MobileWindows Phone
Game modes
Single player
Perspectives
First person
Keywords
atmosphericexplorationscummvm compatiblestory richsurreal

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