Back in the early 90’s, Myst was one of the best selling computer games on the market. It’s easy to play point and click nature appealed to a wide audience back then and still does today. After four new Myst games, the final one was released: Myst Online Uru Live. Initially it was a pay per month title but after its disappointing start and near death, it is now offered for free.
Gameplay
Myst games are all the same in that you are a nameless character who wanders around solving various logic puzzles. You can walk around, move levers, push buttons, read papers, look at diagrams and grab certain objects in trying to progress from level to level. The puzzle difficulty in game ranges from basic and straight forward to nearly impossible to complete. However, if you manage to solve one of these extremely hard brainteasers, you will feel very accomplished. The only thing holding the game back from being extremely immersive is its awkward camera and character control.
Graphics
If you’re stuck on puzzles in Myst Online Uru, which you inevitably will be at some point, the good thing is that the game world is always very interesting to look at. Environments range from the desert to underground cities to fantasy islands in the sky. Each of these places are beautifully constructed with their own unique feel. Though the textures and lighting effects may not be the best, they get the job done and are enough to draw you into the game world.
Conclusion
Lasting about 30 hours, or more depending on how much you get stuck, Myst Uru is an excellent free game. At first it may be difficult to understand how to play, with the game’s lack of any tutorial, but in time you will get the grasp of things. Some may be turned off by the puzzle difficulty, but they are all within reach if approached from a logical perspective. Myst Online Uru’s main feature is its engrossing environments and level design, and just for that it is worth a free download… and who knows, maybe you’ll beat a few puzzles.
Gameplay: 8.0
Graphics: 7.5
Lasting Appeal: 7.5
Overall: 7.9
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