Myst – Spotlight

Almost 28 years later, Myst returns with significant visual upgrades quality of life features – and, to no one’s surprise, it still holds up. Myst was a phenomenon when it first released, and was the first game for many back then. Today, it’s a testament to long lasting game design philosophies, and how much can be done even with technical limitations. Of course, the remake does away with those limitations, and presents a visual spectacle that is well worth dipping back into.

You are on an island, and now need to solve various puzzles as you make your way through the majestic structure and unwieldy machines. There are plot beats spread throughout, but the main factor that’ll keep you going is curiosity.

Pros:
Looks awesome
Clever puzzles
Lots to explore

Cons:
Minor bugs

Score – 9/10

About:

Welcome to Myst: a starkly beautiful island, eerily tinged with mystery and shrouded in intrigue.

Journey to Myst Island and other stunning, long dormant locations – called “Ages”- and begin to unravel the mystery you have been thrust into. As you learn what happened on the island, you will find that you are playing a key role in an epic story whose ending has not yet been written. Explore deeper connections in these stunning and surreal Ages, uncover a story of ruthless family betrayal, and make choices that will affect both you, and the world of Myst itself.

Cyan, the indie studio that created the beloved classic, has reimagined Myst.

Built from the ground up to play both in VR as well as traditional flatscreen displays, Myst is teeming with new art, new sound, re-imagined interactions, and even optional puzzle randomization. Finally… the highly anticipated Myst 2D/VR experience has arrived!

Now you can explore the Ages of Myst in a new dimension!

Designed and built from the ground up in Unreal Engine, this newly-reimagined version of Myst includes fresh takes on the visuals in every area in the game. With both VR and 2D play experiences in mind, this definitive, modern edition of Myst will immerse you in the world in a way that has never been possible before.

The VR experience includes both Free Roam and Teleport modes, and supports Valve Index, HTC Vive, Oculus Rift, Rift S, and Quest via Oculus Link.

Additionally, Myst includes many “comfort level” features for both new and experienced VR users, including the option to enable smooth or snap turning, quick travel up stairs and ladders, vertical height quantization, and more!

For the first time in Myst’s history, enjoy the game in many different languages through localized UI, including dialogue and gameplay-context subtitles.
– A variety of accessibility options to assist in gameplay.
– Tired of taking notes? Now you can take photo captures in-game to keep track of what you’ve encountered!
– A large number of graphics options to choose from, such as supersampling options and Ray Tracing to bring the best Myst experience out of the hardware you have.