Myst

What it is

Myst is Cyan Worlds' puzzle adventure, reimagined for 2D displays and VR. Journey to Myst Island and other locations called Ages, explore their environments and solve puzzles while uncovering a story involving family betrayal. Choices can affect both the player and the world of Myst, and optional puzzle randomization is included. The game was built with both VR and traditional screen play in mind, with new visuals, sound and interactions described for this edition. VR comfort options include smooth or snap turning and quick travel. Steam lists support for VR and tracked controllers, as well as full controller support, captions, color alternatives, custom volume controls and play without timed input. Myst is a single-player game. It is listed for Windows and macOS on Steam, with Xbox Series X and Series S also named in its platform facts. The Steam release date is Aug 26, 2021.

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Who it suits

Myst suits players who want a single-player puzzle adventure with exploration, story choices and optional puzzle randomization. It also caters to players choosing between VR and 2D play.

This version of Myst brings its island and Ages into a reimagined 2D and VR experience. Its comfort and accessibility options, alongside adjustable puzzles, give players ways to shape how they explore.