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Myst
Atari 2600 · Released September 24, 1993 · Developed by Cyan Worlds · Published by Acclaim Entertainment
★ 76Total 65Single player
Point-and-clickPuzzleAdventureFantasyScience fictionMystery
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Summary
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.
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Details
IGDB Rating
75.72 / 100
184 ratings
Total Rating
65.24 / 100
188 (user + critic)
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
First person
Themes
Fantasy · Science fiction · Mystery
Engine
Mohawk
Developer
Cyan Worlds
Also known as
AliasOriginal MystAlternative title
AliasMyst IAlternative title
AliasМистAlternative title
Release history (22 entries)
| Date | Platform | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 1993 | PC (Microsoft Windows) | — |
| Sep 24, 1993 | Mac | — |
| Nov 22, 1994 | Sega Saturn | — |
| Jan 27, 1995 | PlayStation | — |
| Mar 17, 1995 | 3DO Interactive Multiplayer | — |
| Apr 14, 1995 | 3DO Interactive Multiplayer | — |
| Jun 1, 1995 | LaserActive | — |
| Oct 6, 1995 | Sega Saturn | — |
| Oct 27, 1995 | Sega Saturn | — |
| Dec 14, 1995 | Atari Jaguar CD | — |
| Dec 31, 1995 | 3DO Interactive Multiplayer | — |
| Dec 31, 1995 | Atari Jaguar CD | — |
| May 1, 1996 | Sega Saturn | — |
| Sep 30, 1996 | PlayStation | — |
| Nov 1, 1996 | PlayStation | — |
| Dec 31, 1996 | Philips CD-i | — |
| Dec 31, 1996 | Philips CD-i | — |
| Dec 31, 1997 | Amiga | — |
| Dec 31, 1997 | Amiga | — |
| Mar 2, 2005 | Windows Mobile | — |
| Feb 8, 2012 | PlayStation 3 | — |
| Feb 8, 2012 | PlayStation Portable | — |
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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.
