Myst V: End of Ages (2012)

Developer: Cyan Worlds Inc
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Adventure, Casual
Rating: 3.2 of 5, 278 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 10 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Exploring hand-crafted alien worlds at a deliberate pace, solving intricate environmental puzzles while piecing together a civilization's fate.

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What players say

Players agree this is the weakest main Myst game, though many still recommend it for lore and atmosphere. The switch to real-time 3D and a tablet-based puzzle mechanic divides opinion, and recurring save-corrupting bugs frustrate some enough to quit.

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