Myst Masterpiece Edition

Great game. I never played it before, and just downloaded to try out because of a sale GOG had. I could hardly put the game down, and just finished playing it all the way through. Deep story, clever puzzles, timeless graphics. 4 starts only because of crash issues with my win xp sp2 system - save often to avoid frustration.

Myst is one of the icons of the gaming industry. It was a revolutionary game in it's day, one that is studied in video games design courses around the world for it's impact on the media. Unfortunately, it hasn't aged very well. This game simply isn't stable any more, and by being chained to Quicktime as it's main graphics engine, it is being dragged down as the format slowly makes it's way into oblivion. For all the immersion this game provided, the stability issues will drag you right back out of it, making this more of a chore than an enjoyable experience. Plus, there is absolutely no replay value - maybe if you can let it sit on a shelf and forget about it for a few years and then see if you can still solve it again, you might get some repeat satisfaction, but otherwise this is more for being able to say you own Myst than you actually play Myst.

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.

This was one of the first non-DOS games I had for my computer, and I still love it. The puzzles get hard at times, but it was so worth going through to see the world and get the story of what happened. I've played all the Myst games, and this one still has soft spot in my gamer heart.