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adventure video game
Myst: Masterpiece Edition
By Cyan Worlds, released 1 Jan 1999
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- casual game
What it is
Myst: Masterpiece Edition is a single-player adventure from Cyan Worlds, available for Windows and macOS. The story begins when a battered book transports the player to the island of Myst, where an ancient betrayal and the disappearance of worlds connected to secret books need to be unraveled. Exploration and puzzles rely on the player’s wits and imagination. This edition retains the original point-and-click style while updating the presentation with 24-bit color, a remastered score and enhanced sound effects. It was released in 2000 as a remaster of the 1993 game; the Steam listing gives a release date of February 2, 2011. Listed Steam features include controller support, DualShock and DualSense support, and Family Sharing. The game is categorized as both adventure and casual, and supports single-player play.
What players like, and what they don't
- Retains point-and-click gameplay.
- Includes 24-bit color and remastered music.
- Available for Windows and macOS.
- Lists DualShock and DualSense controller support.
- Listed as single-player only.
- The original-style controls are point-and-click.
Who it suits
Myst: Masterpiece Edition suits players drawn to single-player exploration, point-and-click controls and a mystery built around an island, secret books and a betrayal.
This edition pairs Myst’s island mystery with the original point-and-click approach and presentation upgrades. It is a single-player option for Windows and macOS.
