Myst: Masterpiece Edition (2011)

Developer: Cyan Worlds Inc
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Casual
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 1,073 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A slow, contemplative journey through beautifully rendered static scenes where you solve environmental puzzles at your own pace in near silence.

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What players say

Players praise the otherworldly atmosphere and environmental storytelling, but they are split on the puzzle design. Some find the puzzles obtuse and frustrating, especially a piano-based one that requires perfect musical pitch. Others recommend keeping a notebook and expect around four hours of play. The lack of subtitles is a common complaint, and several players note the ending is weak.

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