It is considered by many the best build engine FPS game ever made. Solid, but not my favorite. Playing it on hard difficulty can be quite a challenge (and also quite frustrating, especially the extra episodes). The final bosses have a cool background and in general they are quite cool, however, the last one, Chernobog, was a disappointment (too easy to kill). It has one the most creative (and diabolical) weapons I have ever seen in a FPS: the voodoo doll. Above average level design, but too repetitive at times. Ultra-violent in a kind of fun way, it has aged well.
One of the easiest Myst games, or so they say. Not as hard and long as Riven or Revelation, but definitely not as easy as Exile. While I did not find the story very compelling nor hooking, I was impressed by the literary value of the writing. This game has some interesting and challenging riddles. There are a couple of ages that are actually hard to pass - well, there is one in particular, which involves a fanciful astronomical observatory, where you really need to be observant of your surroundings and pay attention. Another age, which displays a dreamy beach island, features one of the most cleverly satisfying puzzles I have ever seen among the Myst adventures. However, there are other ones that felt more like a trial and error chores, for example the weight balancing puzzles. I do have some complaints. There are serious bugs in the game. One of such involves a key creature of the game getting "frozen" in front of a linking tablet, which can leave the player stuck forever, as there is no way of resetting the sprite back to normal. Very annoying, especially if you neglect to save your game often. Other bugs are also related with the magic tablet: in some ages you can unintendedly decode the sigils to the final stages, sort of like getting free shortcuts. Killjoy. It is also worth noting that there are no more live-action cut-scenes, the model characters are now computer animated. Not a plus in my view. Overall, Myst V is captivating enough and while it does feel a bit short, it manages to bring a sense of closure to the saga, surprising the audience with familiar characters and ages seen in previous games. It is certainly mandatory if you have enjoyed the other Myst games.
