ABOUT THIS VERSION OF MYST Released in 2014, realMyst: Masterpiece Edition was one of the first versions of Myst to offer real-time 3D graphics, making it possible to freely roam around the world. This version features the addition of changing weather, day-night cycles, and minor additions to better fit the larger story line of the series. In addition, this version of Myst offers a “bonus” age to act as an epilogue and bridge to Myst’s sequel, Riven. This is realMyst: Masterpiece Edition, a tale of intrigue and injustice that defies the boundaries of space and time, with 3D movement and dynamic environments. Every scrap of paper and ambient sound may provide vital clues to your investigation of this enigmatic island. Each discovery you make, every puzzle you solve, will bring you closer to reversing a wrong that has gone unchecked for ages. -- realMyst: Masterpiece Edition is a beautifully updated version of realMYST for today’s Mac and Windows computers - celebrating the 20th anniversary of Myst! The models and textures have been reconstructed to provide an amazing graphical experience. The environments have been enhanced to provide dynamic water, weather, lighting, foliage, focus, and more. The interface has been redesigned to provide an enjoyable way to explore for both novices and gamers. realMyst: Masterpiece Edition - It’s been 20 years since Myst became your world, and there's never been a better time to revisit the Ages. This newly refreshed and rebuilt version of realMyst is all-things Myst, but amazingly more real. You can explore anywhere, unfettered, and in realtime! Pick your own path through the forest on Myst Island. Listen to the crickets as the sun sets in the Channelwood Age. Relax in the falling leaves in the Selenitic Age. Spin around for a full panoramic tour of Sirrus’ throne room. Seek shelter from the thunderstorm in Stoneship Age. And If you’ve ever been overwhelmed by realtime 3D - too many controls or too much motion - realMyst has something for you! You have the option to play the game just like the original Myst - with a simple point and click! Point where you want to go - click the mouse and you move through the world seamlessly to the new location. As a tribute to Myst’s 20th anniversary we’ve also added the original Myst images when you play in this Classic mode. Hold down the shift key and the original Myst image pops up, so you can see the difference and fondly remember that early Myst experience. We’ve added plenty of new features to enhance and assist you on your journey. So whether you’re visiting Myst for the first time or you want to remember the first time - there’s never been a better reason to lose yourself and let the surrealistic Ages of realMyst become your world. Features... All the original Myst Ages plus bonus Rime Age Full Myst gameplay and interaction Dynamic environments - rippling water, falling rain, waving trees & grass Advanced graphic effects like bloom, blur, depth of field, etc. Day and night - watch sunsets and sunrises, or explore at night Flashlight - for exploring dark nights or dark corners Haunting Myst music score and dynamic 3D sounds Classic Point & Click navigation option - just like original Myst Free roam interface option - standard navigation controls Zip Mode in Classic navigation - hold down to keep walking Auto quality option - checks your frame rate and auto-adjust your quality Interactive Guides - illustrates how to interact with objects Bring up original Myst images to compare and reminisce Bookmark feature to save & restore progress Auto-save to insure you pick up where you left off realMyst Hint Guide - get past that one puzzle that's got you stumped
