Myst

 DS
Metascore
43

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 25
  3. Negative: 14 out of 25
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  1. VideoGamer
    70
    An unusual and unique game, and the DS should be grateful to be its host. However, it is also the kind of game many will find frustrating, dated, and confusing.
  2. Games Master UK
    68
    A compelling, sometimes rewarding, but ultimately frustrating adventure. [Feb 2008, p.64]
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  3. Just Adventure
    67
    If you're of a mind to revisit this singular game, having it in handheld form can be a fun way of re-experiencing it on the go. If you're all Myst-ed out, this port probably won't change your attitude.
  5. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    63
    Quite why they didn't simply make a new Myst specifically for the DS is the real mystery. [Feb 2008, p.84]
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  6. Nintendo Gamer
    59
    A good game spoiled quite badly by rough presentation and grainy graphics - not what you want when the whole thing is based on visual puzzles. [Feb 2008, p.63]
  7. GameZone
    52
    Old age just doesn't fit Myst as well as it does other games from the same era.
  8. Pocket Gamer UK
    50
    Myst is a brilliant adventure game but without the oomph to show off its gorgeous visuals and sound, this DS version is most disappointing.
  9. Nintendo Power
    50
    Myst DS isn't a terrible game, but don't expect to relive the sense of awe you got from the original. [Apr 2008, p.87]
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  10. GameDaily
    50
    While the puzzles are clever, shrinking the game to a handheld and the lack of a cursor makes solving them more a case of trial-and-error. Purists may dig it, but the vast majority of gamers should pass this adventure by.
  11. Worth Playing
    50
    Myst can't survive in a modern market where everyone wants to satisfy their itchy trigger finger and drool over their high-definition Blu-rays, but it can still be a relaxing jaunt into another world.
  12. Pelit (Finland)
    50
    A failed down-conversion of a classic PC game of puzzles, mystery and eerie atmosphere. [Apr 2008]
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Awards & Rankings

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#74 Most Discussed DS Game of 2008
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#59 Most Shared DS Game of 2008

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User Score
2.6

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 7 out of 9
  1. egegeg
    Aug 22, 2023
    0
    This particular version of great game is completely unplayable. Starting from sound, which is worst i heard on the DS (hissing and popping,This particular version of great game is completely unplayable. Starting from sound, which is worst i heard on the DS (hissing and popping, like a broken radio), and bad graphic resolution of images (even notes on the map are unreadable) to a greater extend of pixelhunting. It a shame, real shame.… Full Review »
  2. noVva1
    Jul 4, 2017
    0
    cranky controls? check
    Bad Graphics? check
    Sounds like poop? Double check yep this game have it all myst must die already its becoming    cranky controls? check
    Bad Graphics? check
    Sounds like poop? Double check

    yep this game have it all
    myst must die already
    its becoming a stale game
    the only one i can give a example of a stale modern day is skyrim    … Full Review »
  3. IlyaS
    Dec 11, 2009
    1
    This particular version of great game is completely unplayable. Starting from sound, which is worst i heard on the DS (hissing and popping, This particular version of great game is completely unplayable. Starting from sound, which is worst i heard on the DS (hissing and popping, like a broken radio), and bad graphic resolution of images (even notes on the map are unreadable) to a greater extend of pixelhunting. It a shame, real shame.… Full Review »
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