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'''Myst''' is a [[w:Virtual reality|VR]]-compatible adaptation of ''[[Myst (game)|Myst]]'', released in [[2020 CE|2020]] for the Oculus Quest<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.roadtovr.com/myst-vr-quest-review/|title=‘MYST’ for Quest Review – Iconic Point & Click Gameplay Adapted for the Virtual Age|website=RoadToVR|access-date=December 13, 2020}}</ref> and [[2021 CE|2021]] for PC VR and Game Pass<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/au/myst-remake-hits-pc-and-game-pass-on-august-26/|title=Myst remake hits PC and Game Pass on August 26|website=PC Gamer|access-date=August 19, 2021}}</ref>, using the [[w:Unreal Engine|Unreal]] realtime 3D game engine. It was elected Mac Game of the Year 2021,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://apps.apple.com/us/story/id1591089631|title=Mac Game of the Year : App Store Story|website=App Store|access-date=January 8, 2022}}</ref> for the second time after the original version of the game. | '''Myst''' is a [[w:Virtual reality|VR]]-compatible adaptation of ''[[Myst (game)|Myst]]'', released in [[2020 CE|2020]] for the Oculus Quest<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.roadtovr.com/myst-vr-quest-review/|title=‘MYST’ for Quest Review – Iconic Point & Click Gameplay Adapted for the Virtual Age|website=RoadToVR|access-date=December 13, 2020}}</ref> and [[2021 CE|2021]] for PC VR and Game Pass<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/au/myst-remake-hits-pc-and-game-pass-on-august-26/|title=Myst remake hits PC and Game Pass on August 26|website=PC Gamer|access-date=August 19, 2021}}</ref>, using the [[w:Unreal Engine|Unreal]] realtime 3D game engine. It was elected Mac Game of the Year 2021,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://apps.apple.com/us/story/id1591089631|title=Mac Game of the Year : App Store Story|website=App Store|access-date=January 8, 2022}}</ref> for the second time after the original version of the game. | ||
==Features== | |||
This remade version allows players to explore the game in VR for the first time. The PC version allows for switching between VR and flatscreen using the same save. The Quest version also support hand tracking<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cyan.com/2022/07/28/myst-patch-notes-hands-amp-more-1-8-0-quest/|title=Myst Patch Notes – Hands & More (1.8.0) – Quest|website=Cyan|access-date=January 21, 2025}}</ref>. | |||
One new feature specific this version is the ability to choose between a 'Classic' mode, where all the puzzles and solutions are the same as the original Myst game, and a 'Randomized' mode where solutions to puzzles are chosen randomly at the start of each playthrough<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/16/21436681/myst-trailer-cyan-worlds-remake-vr-oculus-quest-announcement|title=The original Myst is coming to VR|website=The Verge|access-date=January 21, 2025}}</ref>. | |||
==Changes== | |||
While the structure of the game remains the same as the original, a lot of details have been changed regarding the environment. Many objects, such as the tower rotation panel and paintings in the library, that were simply activated by touching them, now feature visible knobs and handles<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wyk1vZmuTQ|title=Dev Talk: Rand Miller and Eric A. Anderson Talk About Myst While Playing Myst|website=Cyan Youtube channel|access-date=January 21, 2025}}</ref>. [[Book#Linking_Book|Linking Books]] that did not behave according to lore established after the release of the original version of Myst, such as the Book to [[Selenitic]] in the rocket and the Book to Myst in [[Stoneship]], have been replaced with standard Linking Books. | |||
The art direction of most Ages has also been changed. Myst is now lit by a sunset and surrounded by fog. The sun in Stoneship is setting and is much larger than the original. Selenitic is the Age that is the most visually different from the original version. It has a dark blue atmosphere, with more fog and many shooting stars are observable with the naked eye. | |||
Changes have also been made to accommodate VR users. Swinging doors have been replaced with sliding doors, the fireplace has been enlarged in order to enter it while standing, and interactive items that were at ground level have been raised to waist level. | |||
Another notable change is the original live-action videos have been replaced with 3D characters. A later patch added the option to switch back to the original videos<ref>{{cite web|url=https://cyan.com/2022/07/28/myst-patch-notes-hands-amp-more-1-8-0-quest/|title=Myst Patch Notes – Hands & More (1.8.0) – Quest|website=Cyan|access-date=January 21, 2025}}</ref>, although the parts when the characters are seen in-person, and not through a linking panel, still feature the 3D models. | |||
Some features of previous remakes ([[realMyst]] and [[realMyst: Masterpiece Edition]]) are missing from this version: | |||
* The Ages no longer have a day/night cycle | |||
* The Age of [[Rime]] is not present in this version | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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| Developer | Cyan |
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| Releases |
Quest: Dec 10, 2020 PC VR: Aug 26, 2021 |
| Genres | puzzle |
| Mode | single-player |
| Input | VR; keyboard, mouse |
| Followed by | Riven (2024) |
Myst is a VR-compatible adaptation of Myst, released in 2020 for the Oculus Quest[1] and 2021 for PC VR and Game Pass[2], using the Unreal realtime 3D game engine. It was elected Mac Game of the Year 2021,[3] for the second time after the original version of the game.
Features
This remade version allows players to explore the game in VR for the first time. The PC version allows for switching between VR and flatscreen using the same save. The Quest version also support hand tracking[4].
One new feature specific this version is the ability to choose between a 'Classic' mode, where all the puzzles and solutions are the same as the original Myst game, and a 'Randomized' mode where solutions to puzzles are chosen randomly at the start of each playthrough[5].
Changes
While the structure of the game remains the same as the original, a lot of details have been changed regarding the environment. Many objects, such as the tower rotation panel and paintings in the library, that were simply activated by touching them, now feature visible knobs and handles[6]. Linking Books that did not behave according to lore established after the release of the original version of Myst, such as the Book to Selenitic in the rocket and the Book to Myst in Stoneship, have been replaced with standard Linking Books.
The art direction of most Ages has also been changed. Myst is now lit by a sunset and surrounded by fog. The sun in Stoneship is setting and is much larger than the original. Selenitic is the Age that is the most visually different from the original version. It has a dark blue atmosphere, with more fog and many shooting stars are observable with the naked eye.
Changes have also been made to accommodate VR users. Swinging doors have been replaced with sliding doors, the fireplace has been enlarged in order to enter it while standing, and interactive items that were at ground level have been raised to waist level.
Another notable change is the original live-action videos have been replaced with 3D characters. A later patch added the option to switch back to the original videos[7], although the parts when the characters are seen in-person, and not through a linking panel, still feature the 3D models.
Some features of previous remakes (realMyst and realMyst: Masterpiece Edition) are missing from this version:
- The Ages no longer have a day/night cycle
- The Age of Rime is not present in this version
References
- ↑ "‘MYST’ for Quest Review – Iconic Point & Click Gameplay Adapted for the Virtual Age", RoadToVR, accessed December 13, 2020.
- ↑ "Myst remake hits PC and Game Pass on August 26", PC Gamer, accessed August 19, 2021.
- ↑ "Mac Game of the Year : App Store Story", App Store, accessed January 8, 2022.
- ↑ "Myst Patch Notes – Hands & More (1.8.0) – Quest", Cyan, accessed January 21, 2025.
- ↑ "The original Myst is coming to VR", The Verge, accessed January 21, 2025.
- ↑ "Dev Talk: Rand Miller and Eric A. Anderson Talk About Myst While Playing Myst", Cyan Youtube channel, accessed January 21, 2025.
- ↑ "Myst Patch Notes – Hands & More (1.8.0) – Quest", Cyan, accessed January 21, 2025.
