Posted on: September 7, 2022

Socratatus

Games: 270 Reviews: 72

Little did I know in the 1990s....

...that I would be standing IN this game in the 2020s! This game looks great in VR. Specifically on the HP Reveb G2. Neither are you stuck on Teleport, you have the option to freely smooth walk, which I prefer. There are a decent number of options to alter the VR experience to your tastes. The moment I started this game I was brought right back. Graphics is really good, improved greatly. Water looks really good, birds fly in the sky, leaves move. Sound is really good, especially the great original music and voices. The CGI of the talky guys is not too bad at all - Acceptable. Though I will say why not use new real actors for that absolutely real look? There's a Classic mode and one other mode where maybe the puzzles change? Haven't tried it. Classic seems pretty much the same as I remember, with very few changes to the visuals and puzzles. It's pretty much as I remember. Right from the start with the book falling (and the man, I'm pretty sure there was no falling man originally) brought me back. The place feels smaller, but I guess it would in VR, since you actually take up space IN it. Criticisms? I couldn't walk/run between 2 trees when there was a clear space, there was just an invisible wall. I wish I could run up/down the bank instead of having to take the path every time. strange when you have freedom of movement to be restricted for no reason. But these are very small criticisms. Recommended, especially in VR. p.s. I wonder if my daughter will remember this game as I played this with her watching on my knee at the time?

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Posted on: March 24, 2025

EmperorXLII

Verified owner

Games: 33 Reviews: 2

Wonderful modern update to a classic!

I have enjoyed every new technological iteration of this game that Cyan has produced, and I particularly like the turn to grounded practicality in this latest version with puzzle controls that make more sense within the world. But the newly reimagined Rime addition really puts it over the top! This has taken the best of their approach from redesigning Riven and given great new insight into the characters, in a beautiful environment ❄️

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Posted on: October 22, 2021

boredgunner

Verified owner

Games: 216 Reviews: 31

Myst in VR

What more is there to say? It is the all time great puzzle-adventure classic in VR. Don't have VR? Then you're still getting by far the best looking version of Myst thanks to modern Unreal Engine 4 visuals. Don't bother with the ray tracing though, it ruins reflections on Channelwood Age. The VR experience is sublime. They already addressed the main shortcoming with this game, which was the awful character models. We have the original FMVs now. Another shortcoming, which is hopefully only temporary, is no Rime Age. I was looking forward to that in VR, hopefully we get to experience it one day. There's also no more day/night cycle. For those new to Myst, this is a short and sweet game that cleverly uses environmental storytelling, never holds your hand for the puzzles, has spectacular, fantastical worlds. It was way ahead of its time.

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Posted on: March 21, 2024

Memfis-Pfeffi

Games: 281 Reviews: 127

Cyan should revive all of them

as the heading says RIVEN would probably make THE ultimate Remake ever !

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Posted on: July 1, 2025

atarirob

Games: 132 Reviews: 11

Spectacular way to experience Myst!

I first played Myst (1993) for the first time last year, so no nostalgia-goggles here - Myst is an absolute classic, and every bit as good as people say. In my opinion, it’s perfect - it just gets everything right: the visuals, the atmosphere, the puzzles, the music. It's immersive in ways VERY few games are, and its world and story is still very engaging to this day. I’ve played a few point-and-click adventure games over the years, but none have gripped me like Myst. My main issue with similar games is how often the puzzles border on the absurd and unfair. In Myst, the puzzles are difficult, but never obtuse - every puzzle feels deliberate and never too punishing. It’s a real joy to play, but still gives your brain a good workout at times! This remake is all of the above…except more beautiful, and with freedom of movement. Personally, I adore the original Myst aesthetic. The pre-rendered backgrounds of the original have an elegance and charm to them that can never be replaced. However, there’s no denying that this remake looks STUNNING. The level of detail is jaw-dropping at times, and thinking of the hours of work that must have gone into making each individual asset truly amazes me. I’ve read that a few people dislike the CGI characters - personally I think they fit this version quite well, but there is an option to change back to the classic FMV characters in the menu! Also, another review claims that Rime is not included, but it definitely is! Not sure if this was an update or what, but it is included. Overall, this is a stellar remake and probably the best way to play Myst. It does exactly what it sets out to do: bring Myst up to modern standards with impeccable graphics and presentation - it does that perfectly. Super immersive, beautifully recreated worlds with stunning levels of detail and gameplay that’s stood the test of time- well worth picking up regardless of whether or not you've played Myst before. Just brilliant! Time to play Riven!

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