The original Myst was a real classic that started a new subgenre within the adventure game genre. "Real Myst" is Myst with free movement in 3D rather than movement between predecided points and an extra location to explore. The game takes place on the island of Myst and a number of other locations that are connected to Myst through books. The protagonist is anonymous and the game starts without any introduction leaving it up to you to figure out what to do. Hints are given in notes, books and video messages left on the island. The best aspect of the game is the puzzles. The puzzles are mainly based on figuring out how to operate various pieces of machinery on Myst and in the other locations that can be reached from Myst. The puzzles are challenging and solving them requires paying careful attention to everything you see, read and last but certainly not least hear. However puzzle solutions are always logical and make perfect sense once you figure them out. The graphics are very good. The game world is detailed and well designed and the style of the graphics is highly appropriate and contributes to the atmosphere of the game. There isn't much music in the game, but the little music that there is is good and is used at appropriate occasions. Sound effects play a more important role in the game as paying attention to sounds play an important role in solving some of the puzzles. This results in some quite original and fun puzzles. The weakest aspect of the game is probably the story. There is some interesting back story to read in the books on Myst but the gameplay is almost exclusively about exploring the worlds that can be reached from Myst and the actions you take during the game don't advance the story until towards the very end. All in all this is a great game with challenging but fair puzzles, very good graphics and a large and well designed world to explore. I would recommend it to anyone who likes adventure games and who is not afraid of a challenge.

Way to go BFG! You did it again! Finally, able to download, play and save MYST on any of my computer Operating Systems! Thank you! An immediate purchase for me of this challenging adventure, sci-fi, mystery Masterpiece! We Adventure Game Lovers ARE out here! Would love to see the Riven Sequels as well as more like this type of game that is NOT Hidden Object.

I like this version of MYST because it is a lot easier to move around and interact with things in this version than the original MYST. I will definitely be buying this game! Great job to the makers of RealMYST!

i played the Myst series when it first came out years ago and loved it then. At that time the graphics were cutting edge. They've stood up well. Myst and the other Ages are as beautiful as ever. One of my favorite things is how logical it all is. If I find a generator in a building I can go outside and follow the power lines to find what I'll be turning on when I hit the switch. The puzzles can be reasoned out. I've played about 70 or so Big Fish games and this is by far the best. I can't wait for Riven!

If you haven't ever played Myst DO IT!! and if you have enjoy it again ;)

but not for me. #1 U really need the Walkthrough to actually get started. I played 15 minutes of the Trial. Was great 3D and thankfully not as dizzying as Return to Mysterious island which I bought & hate. So far pretty good graphics & 3D was nice to a point. - I did find that by holding down your left clicker you will go faster just by keep it held down. - I also found if you want to leave a building, go onto a building, or just go around a tree, you much do so just like you might in real life so sometimes I had to backup & go at it at the right angle. Will be great for some of you. But if you get dizzy even a little - don't buy this game - Or at least check out the Trial. (just wish I had of had the opportunity of the Return to Mysy-Island.

I own the whole Myst series on Playstation 1 & the Computer version also. RealMyst plays almost like Myst part 1 on the Playstation 1. Thank You I love it.

RealMyst is an immersive 3D experience taxes the gamer's deductive reasoning skills. It is not a gratuitous hidden object game. All tasks are very carefully reasoned elements. Graphics are Superb. I can't believe that this hasn't got more reviews. It is based on the original Myst game but is much more than that; the 3D environment has to be experienced to be appreciated. I had some issues at first in getting it to work with Windows 8 (game saving), but it does work well. I am quite sure it will work admirably with earlier versions of Windows. You will not regret trying it. I wish Big Fish would have more games like this one.

I have always loved Myst. I remember like it was yesterday taking my time looking around not worrying about no one chasing you or killing you. These are the Adventure Games I miss I wish they would make more like it these days. Oh and for those who do not kow how to save press the esc button you will be able to save then after picking a square. Once again I am so glad BG has this game instead of me dual booting to older osor using an older laptop with an older os

I can actually run my old Myst game on my computer with Windows 7 but was thrilled to see this updated version. Sadly, I cannot play it because as insane as it sounds, it makes me seasick from the way you move through the game. I'm so disappointed and will have to go back playing my old Trilogy but I kept feeling sicker and sicker to my stomach while playing and thought this is crazy but this feels like motion sickness or seasick. I quit playing about 15 minutes ago and am okay so it is the movement. Awesome game though if you can play it because moving around this way is so much easier than the original. Sound effects, visual...everything is improved. So bummed I can't buy it!!!