Myst

Myst

September 24, 1993·Single player
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Ratings

76
User Score
184 ratings
55
Critic Score
4 reviews
65
Total Score
188 combined

About

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.

Storyline

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.

Release Dates

PlatformDate
PC (Microsoft Windows)Sep 24, 1993
MacSep 24, 1993
Sega SaturnNov 22, 1994
PlayStationJan 27, 1995
3DO Interactive MultiplayerMar 17, 1995
3DO Interactive MultiplayerApr 14, 1995
LaserActiveJun 1995
Sega SaturnOct 06, 1995
Sega SaturnOct 27, 1995
Atari Jaguar CDDec 14, 1995
3DO Interactive Multiplayer1995
Atari Jaguar CD1995
Sega SaturnMay 1996
PlayStationSep 30, 1996
PlayStationNov 1996
Philips CD-i1996
Philips CD-i1996
Amiga1997
Amiga1997
Windows MobileMar 02, 2005
PlayStation 3Feb 08, 2012
PlayStation PortableFeb 08, 2012

Trailer

Screenshots

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Game Info

Developer
Cyan Worlds
Publisher
Acclaim Entertainment, Tec Toy, Brøderbund Software, Mean Hamster Software, PXL computers, Panasonic Software Company, Philips Interactive Media, SoftBank, Psygnosis Limited, Sega Enterprises, Inc., Sun Corporation
Release Date
September 24, 1993
Porting
clickBOOM, Visual Sciences
Franchise
Myst
Collection
Myst
Perspective
First person
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Platforms

Windows MobilePhilips CD-iPlayStation 3Windows PhonePC (Microsoft Windows)3DO Interactive MultiplayerMacLaserActiveAmigaAtari Jaguar CDSega SaturnPlayStationPlayStation Portable

Genres

Point-and-clickPuzzleAdventure

Themes

FantasyScience fictionMystery

Game Modes

Single player

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