Underplayed Gems

realMyst: Masterpiece Edition (2014)

realMyst: Masterpiece Edition cover
Developer
Cyan Worlds Inc
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.5 of 5, 1,591 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You explore a beautiful, surreal island at your own pace, solving intricate puzzles while a quiet, mysterious atmosphere envelopes you.

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What players say

Players praise the real-time weather and lighting that change the atmosphere, and note it has multiple endings. Interaction feels clunky and some sound puzzles are tricky. The game is considered harder for newer players than for those who played it in the 1990s.

Screenshots

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