Ages of Myst
by Mindscape

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Video Game Reviews of Ages of Myst

Customer Review: Beautiful...
Summary: 4 Stars

I got this for my 19th birthday and only just got around to finishing them now. I don't know why it has taken me so long as I have always loved the Myst franchise.

Myst is a kind of cute game that is easy to get to grips with thanks to the simple gameplay. The puzzles may seem difficult at first but the soon become clear enough. Especially when compared to Riven. I mean, that game is sooo hard. Don't expect to rush through this one. It takes an enormous amount of time and patience to figure out the multiple clues and work out what everything means.

And why not? As you take your time to consider everything use this to soak up the gorgeous landscape and immerse yourself in the lonely, abandoned atmosphere the game creates.

What did bug me though is the fact that Riven is spread across 5 CDs (yes...five!!!) and you have to eject and change frequently through-out the game. It did really get on my nerves but Riven is over 6 years old now and Myst is 11 years old. So this is the reason the programming seems rather basic in comparison to today's more sophisticated games. Newer editions of Riven come on a single CD but this old box set is multi-disc.

The box set also comes with a 'Making of' featuring interviews with Robyn and Rand Miller on how Riven was created. A large notebook in the style of ancient D'ni literature is also included. I have yet to find a use for mine.

Description of Ages of Myst

For five years, the worlds of Myst and Riven have enthralled millions. They've created beauty and mystery, where one visit can last a lifetime. But it's no tourist spot--these lands are dying. And it will take all your wits and imagination to save them. This is your passage to ages beyond time. It's surreal, fascinating, and unlike anything you've experienced before.

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