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Myst

Cyan Worlds

Myst

Myst is a graphic adventure puzzle game developed by Cyan and released in 1993. Players explore a mysterious island filled with interactive environments, books, and clues that reveal its story. The gameplay focuses on solving logic-based puzzles and uncovering the fate of two trapped brothers. It features pre-rendered visuals and a non-linear structure that encourages exploration and observation. Myst became one of the best-selling PC games of its era and influenced the adventure game genre.

Released
24 September 1993
Developer
Cyan Worlds
Publisher
Acclaim Entertainment
Engine
Mohawk
Perspective
First person
Age rating
PEGI 7 · ESRB E
Platforms
Windows Mobile · Atari 2600 · Philips CD-i · PlayStation 3 · Windows Phone · PC (Microsoft Windows) · 3DO Interactive Multiplayer · Mac · LaserActive · Amiga · Atari Jaguar CD · Sega Saturn · PlayStation · PlayStation Portable
Genres
Point-and-click · Puzzle · Adventure
Also known as
Myst I · Original Myst
65
Player rating
55
Critic rating
188
Ratings counted

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The story

Alone on a mysterious island, you set out to explore its grandeur and mystery. Hear how a chilling tale of intrigue and treachery, defying all boundaries of space and time, is being told.

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How long to beat

Main story
7 h
Completionist
8 h

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Reviews and languages

1 languages in the interface, 0 of them with full voice acting. English is supported.

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Platform releases

Mac
24 September 1993
PC (Microsoft Windows)
24 September 1993
Sega Saturn
22 November 1994
PlayStation
27 January 1995
3DO Interactive Multiplayer
17 March 1995
LaserActive
1 June 1995
Atari Jaguar CD
14 December 1995
Philips CD-i
31 December 1996
Amiga
31 December 1997
Windows Mobile
2 March 2005
PlayStation 3
8 February 2012
PlayStation Portable
8 February 2012

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