Owning a CD copy of the original version of Myst, I was at a bit of a loss on how to manage to play it on modern hardware (Windows 10). Because I got the CD copy for a bargain ($6 for Myst, Riven, and Exile all in one box!), I was able to spare some cash and get the Masterpiece edition here on GOG. Unfortunately, even with GOG's tinkering with the game to enable it to run on modern systems, the Masterpiece edition still suffers from crashes when interacting with menu items (enabling Zip Mode, getting hints, etc). However, all hope is not lost! By downloading ScummVM (which you may already have, as it comes packaged with a number of other GOG games, though you may need to download a development version), Myst Masterpiece Edition is fully playable on modern systems! You lose out on Zip Mode and the hint system, but considering I couldn't get those to work anyway it wasn't much of a loss. As for the actual game, I don't think there's anything I can say about it that hasn't already been said. The graphics may appear dated to some, because they are, but everything else about Myst has aged greatly. The puzzles, the environments, the sound... even the Ages have aged well! There are plenty of reviews on GOG and the rest of the internet that sing this game's praises, so I didn't feel the need to parrot what everyone else has already said. This review was much more about the technical side of things and helping people play the game they paid for if they have issues.
