Matt Chat 2: Myst

[TequilaCT]

Myst is like Marmite. you either love it or hate it. Me I love Myst, brings back memories of playing on my old PC with my first CD-Rom Drive... noisy bloody thing.

Also Think the music on myst is fantastic!

[TinyTank2]

I remember back in the 90s everyone I knew was raving about this game. Sadly, I couldn't play it because my computer at the time didn't have a CD-ROM drive.

[HardWarUK]

I don't think Myst was one of the best adventure games at all,. and it spoils every one of you 86 videos by having this among them. Sure,. Myst sold a lot. But this was only really in the USA.With the game having little impact in Europe. Also, it was not part of a genre as it was a game style all of it's own.If it had created a genre around it, that might have made a difference, but it didn't and it has become an anachronism in the history of gaming. This is here because it sold well. in the US

[nephildevil]

myst worlds are so surreal and obscure, great to wander around on ur own from time to time

[hl2vshalo2]

ive been obsessed with this game since I was a kid. kinda let down now, that i know you can beat it in a matter of minutes. also, the steam version of myst and riven work great on vista and 7.

[Cellosmoon30]

I didn't play video games from 1991-1999, but I subscribed to PC Gamer in 2000 and they were really harsh on Myst.

[MarcoFriendino]

Myst series = pure fun

[Luigi84289]

@MarcoFriendino got that right the worlds are so huge and expansive.

[blacklily8]

I'd recommend the Case Book games if you're into FMV. They're doing some interesting work for sure; just played III and enjoyed it, though of course the level of puzzles aren't anywhere close to Myst.

[blacklily8]

I'd like to cover it eventually along with many other adventure games. I think I enjoyed IV the best out of all of them. Still some of the best graphics I've ever seen in a game.

[blacklily8]

Oops. Pretty embarrassing mistake.

[LordeSloth]

Nice review, but no mention of Real Myst? I've loved this series for a while now, but only just started playing this beautifully remastered game, and will finally play past part 3 to the end. Likely most of your viewers won't mind dated graphics, but many who've resisted this masterpiece would find this more accommodating, though finding a copy can be harder.

Do you plan to cover sequels, maybe if their development is different enough, or makes history?

[LordeSloth]

Certainly URU has an interesting story, but is trying once again to find life as a MMORPG.

[galibix]

I used to play this game all the time.

[FrauTech]

This game freaked me out when I played it back in the day. I thought the graphics were so amazing and it seemed so realistic and immersive. Thanks for the trip down memory lane and the perspective on the game.

[vintagevideogamegeek]

Shameless plugs at the start! LOL

I can't believe I've never heard of this game before. It looks great! About how many hours did it take you to play through? I will have to multiply that by 2 if I ever decide to play.

[roboyto68]

you mentioned Maniac Mansion, totally worthy of a Matt Chat!

[Konuvis]

yeah I think the series might be to much of a beast for me.... but I've always been curious.

One thing is for sure, if i play the series I'll always start with 1

[Konuvis]

I've always been scared to get into MYST...... plus I think the faqs temptation might be too great

[blacklily8]

The version I played here has some built-in hints that keep you from having to do that. I think you'll be able to get through MYST if you're patient. Riven is a different matter. You'd really have to be a genius or extremely patient to get through that one without hints. Even with hints, it can be tricky. I'd probably start off with the first one or Myst IV if you want to get into it.

[AxiomofDiscord]

I used the original Myst in windows 3.11 booted from Dosbox .72 and also works in the newer .73 the only way I could find on a VISTA 64 machine. Riven on the other hand = not working at all. If you find a way let me know.

ATF

[msremmell]

Allright! FINALLY someone explains this maddening game to me. Thanks, Matt :)

[WarcraftWidoW]

Fantastic!

[RonanOD34]

Excellent Matt!

Keep it up. Really enjoy all of your writing and videos.

[MaximumRD]

Great stuff Matt!

[NickPaidaros]

five stars from me ! ! ! ! !