Myst Masterpiece Edition

Myst is fully hand generated world. The graphics are visually stunning and the scenery is breath taking. What I most liked about Myst is that you can play and explore at your own pace. Being able to explore and look at all the fine details in each scene unfettered is refreshing. There is no pressure to complete time based challenges that have to be repeated over and over until success is achieved in that particular task. Unfolding the mysteries is very rewarding. The puzzles are challenging at times but there is a logic behind all of them. No pixel hunting or random clicking to solve illogical puzzles. All of the games in this series are brilliant. If you like adventures and puzzlers then this is a "Must Play"

The nostalgia is strong with this one. Excellent puzzles, the simple story with multiple possible endings holds up well, and the game still feels good even after 30 years. Highly recommended for those looking for a unique, somewhat pixelated challenge. For those just discovering MYST, it is a product of its time. That means frustration for those used to puzzlers with a steady stream of clues or clear visual feedback when you press a button. Don't forget to look behind you and you can easily miss things if you don't read (and listen) carefully. I wish I could take off half a star simply because the sound puzzle for the rocket is still nightmare fuel for those of us that can't tell an octave from a semitone. Kudos to GOG for throwing in an option to give more leeway on this puzzle.

Playing this game for the first time in 2025. Obviously a bit dated graphics and slightly janky mechanics, but the puzzles still hold up remarkably well and there are a lot of things very well done in this game. You can get stuck and kind of hit brick walls in terms of progression, but if you stick with it, the "aha!" moments are exhilarating. If you can get past the dated graphics and are looking for a somewhat challenging puzzle game, I definitely recommend this, there is a reason it is a classic.

Myst was my introduction to the world of adventure gaming and I immediately fell head over heels in love with it. I'm still in love with it, having bought its various incarnations over the years and none of those statements is particularly apt for me as I don't fall in love with games. I like some a lot and repeatedly play them, others I play once or twice then forget all about them. But Myst was the one that started me off on the adventure genre and I've stuck with it ever since. There are many, many other later games that are flashier, better looking and more complex, but the simplicity and beauty of Myst ticks all the boxes for me. If you are thinking of trying one out for the first time, then look no further. Myst is a fabulous introduction to the genre and there really aren't enough superlatives to describe this game. Go on, do yourself a favour and get it. You won't be sorry.

I'm a little surprised to see how many reviews mention problems with Windows 7. I ran it on Windows 7 64-bit and it worked flawlessly, saving and loading included. Anyway, I played this game back when it first came out, so I may be somewhat biased, but I think it's still fun. The graphics aren't as impressive anymore- they used to have a sort of haunting beauty back when this sort of computer-generated landscape was brand new and nobody had ever seen it before, but by today's standards they look a bit plain. However, some areas, particularly Sirrus and Achenar's rooms in the various Ages, are still very atmospheric and highly-detailed, and the graphics are still far superior to many other games on GoG. The acting is a bit cheesier than I remembered, but not outright bad, and the sound and music are still excellent, though the music seems to change rather abruptly and often. Most importantly, the puzzles are excellent. They seem much easier now- I only remembered the tiniest fragments of their solutions as it's been well over a decade since I played Myst, but it still only took two or three hours to beat the game. However, the solutions always make sense without being too obvious and spoiling the feeling of being rather clever when you do discover the answer. I'm not sure modern gamers can appreciate Myst as well as those who played it in its original context, but I think there's still enough good design and atmosphere there for a fun experience, if a rather short one. Definitely a highly-recommended classic- at the very least, pick it up if it's on sale sometime.