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The Myst Graph: A New Perspective on Myst

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253 points tobr | 3 comments | 01 Apr 25 17:19 UTC | HN request time: 1.403s | source
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anon84873628 ◴[01 Apr 25 18:43 UTC] No.43550123[source]▶
For those, like me, wondering how to play it today. It seems the original studio has released a modernized version available on many platforms (including VR):

https://cyan.com/games/myst/

I missed out on Myst in its heyday, but have always wanted to check it out after hearing so many great things.

Curious if any superfans think it would be better experienced as the original in an emulator or similar.

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1. rich_sasha ◴[01 Apr 25 19:01 UTC] No.43550259[source]▶
I find in old games, the relatively dated graphics detract from the gameplay - even if they were very advanced for their era. The Zen of Myst is in the mystery (duh), in playing a game where you don't even know the rules or the objective, exploring, guessing, observing, being curious, immersed in a misty riddle.

I think better graphics would only refine that, rather than detract from it.

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2. jimbob45 ◴[01 Apr 25 21:37 UTC] No.43551587[source]▶
I disagree specifically with Myst and Riven because the real magic for me is in the audio (tantamount to ASMR) and that remains high enough quality. The visuals are mostly just helper references for what you’re hearing with the audio. I suspect a text&audio version of Myst would work pretty well.
3. adastra22 ◴[02 Apr 25 01:55 UTC] No.43553024[source]▶
I agree with the idea behind this post. Almost always playing the original is the best experience.

Myst is the exception. The 3D remake is exceptionally good, and I expect the VR experience to be even better.