RealMyst: Masterpiece Edition - reissue of the legendary masterpiece on Mac
Makradar Games / / December 19, 2019
Twenty years ago, a mysterious adventure game Myst has won the hearts and minds of all gamers. Thanks to devilishly tricky puzzles, harmoniously interwoven in a fascinating story, of Myst collected millions of fans and was continued in several remakes, are not inferior to the complexity original.
realMyst was a remake of the original Myst. Using 3D-graphics and other features make it less flat and added to the realism of gameplay. Just the twentieth anniversary of the classic Myst was released to coincide with realMyst: Masterpiece Edition and its release in the Mac App Store.
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Updates turned out just gorgeous. The new version updates all the shaders and textures, and to use more realistic backgrounds has been extended environment. The interface has been redesigned and has become a lot easier for both beginners and old fans of Myst.
For those who are not familiar with the original Myst say that this is an interactive adventure game in first person, where we to interact with various objects, mainly to solve all sorts of puzzles and mysteries. During the game, you click on the screen to move to another stage, but this time change backgrounds to create the impression of walking on the island. In the story you explore the island as a stranger and you have to complete a quest in which artfully interwoven family, betrayal and magic. You'll have to visit different eras and solving puzzles, finding clues to find Atrus.
In realMyst: Masterpiece Edition player can roam around the island, admiring the photorealistic scenery and explore it by choosing your own path. Together with the graphics, the updated edition also improved and sound, allowing to plunge into the atmosphere with the head of the island. Which are nothing but the rustle of falling leaves, night crickets and sudden thunder.
For loyal fans of the original version of Myst is possible in just one click to switch to the old school mode. There will be a flat graphics and classic mechanism for the transition from one scene to another. You can even switch on the fly to the original image, while keeping the key movement Shift.
If you've played Myst in the early 1990s, you'll be pleased to hear that the OS X-remake includes all the worlds from the original Myst, the world Rime Age. In addition, the gameplay introduced the alternation of day and night. Therefore, your character will even be equipped to move a lamp in the dark.
More atmospherics gameplay gives recognizable soundtrack of classical Myst, who will accompany you to move between worlds. The complexity of the game is quite high, so do not despair if you get stuck on another puzzle - just use the built-in tips.
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As a result, we have a great remake of smart games, which is available in the Mac App Store right now. I remember how it was to go through a fascinating story again - I think it's worth $ 18. Myst fans definitely recommended to buy realMyst: Masterpiece Edition.
And what about you, dear readers? Do you like Myst and old school quests? Tell us about it in the comments, we are always happy to hear your opinion.