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I remember reading something about it back when it came out (RealMyst I think?) but didn't get into it. I think a non-node based Myst would be difficult since t

I remember reading something about it back when it came out (RealMyst I think?) but didn't get into it. I think a non-node based Myst would be difficult since there would be so many places to look for clues. In node-based Myst, you were forced to scrutinize a very small field of view. Myst III solved the 360-degree FOV by having the clues be quite obvious, as it is harder to "hide a lever" if the user can look anywhere. I was excited for Return to Zork's attempt at rendering, but was that ever a bummer ("Want some rye?" ...wtf?), as was Inquisitor.

moron4hire 5y ago
Yes, RealMyst, name escaped me for a moment. Like I said, I found RealMyst easier than original Myst. Being able to move in 3D space made levers more obvious, not hidden in background detail. I also tended to get lost in original Myst and had difficulty getting back and forth between puzzles while backtracking (especially a problem in Riven). RealMyst with free movement taps into my spatial awareness much better.
- jrmg 5y ago
  I think the game you're referring to (since you say you played it recently, and on Quest) is just called, slightly confusingly, "Myst": https://store.steampowered.com/app/1255560/Myst/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1255560/Myst/ (link to Steam, but I think it's available on all current-gen consoles too) 'realMyst' is an earlier 3D remake: https://store.steampowered.com/app/244430/realMyst_Masterpiece_Edition/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/244430/realMyst_Masterpie...
  - gotaquestion 5y ago
    I didn't know there were two. Weird. Even weirder that Myst is selling for $29.99 and realMyst, 17.99, 25 years later.
    - q-big 5y ago
      The link for "Myst" on Steam that jrmg gave is to a more modern 3D remake than realMyst. This remake can also be played in VR. Indeed: Cyan created a whole lot of variants/remakes of Myst.
  - moron4hire 5y ago
    I played both. RealMyst about 5 years ago, Myst for Quest last year. ...And original Myst probably 25 years ago.

moron4hire 5y ago

Yes, RealMyst, name escaped me for a moment. Like I said, I found RealMyst easier than original Myst. Being able to move in 3D space made levers more obvious, not hidden in background detail. I also tended to get lost in original Myst and had difficulty getting back and forth between puzzles while backtracking (especially a problem in Riven). RealMyst with free movement taps into my spatial awareness much better.

jrmg 5y ago
I think the game you're referring to (since you say you played it recently, and on Quest) is just called, slightly confusingly, "Myst": https://store.steampowered.com/app/1255560/Myst/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/1255560/Myst/ (link to Steam, but I think it's available on all current-gen consoles too) 'realMyst' is an earlier 3D remake: https://store.steampowered.com/app/244430/realMyst_Masterpiece_Edition/ https://store.steampowered.com/app/244430/realMyst_Masterpie...
- gotaquestion 5y ago
  I didn't know there were two. Weird. Even weirder that Myst is selling for $29.99 and realMyst, 17.99, 25 years later.
  - q-big 5y ago
    The link for "Myst" on Steam that jrmg gave is to a more modern 3D remake than realMyst. This remake can also be played in VR. Indeed: Cyan created a whole lot of variants/remakes of Myst.
- moron4hire 5y ago
  I played both. RealMyst about 5 years ago, Myst for Quest last year. ...And original Myst probably 25 years ago.