- Publisher: Ubisoft
- Release Date: May 8, 2001
- Also On: PlayStation 2
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Presto has raised the bar, taking gaming from a pastime and moving it into the realm of a legitimate art form.
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Few recent graphic adventures get as many things right as Exile does. It reminds you of why you began playing adventure games in the first place.
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So essentially, the graphics, the sound, the story and the puzzles are marvellous. They all add up to one fantastic adventure game.
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If "Riven" was impressive, this is extraordinary. The images are smooth and crisp and detailed. Clouds look like clouds, rock looks hard, water is fluid and deep, and sharp looks like it would hurt.
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An extremely succesful and balanced adventure, and a worthy sequel in a venerable franchise.
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Exquisitely detailed, satisfying, immersive, and challenging – worth buying.
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GamePowerIf stunning, real-time rendered visuals and significantly improved functionality are any evidence, the third time is indeed the charm.
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The in-game graphics are beautiful. The only thing that bugged me was the fact that I couldn't make it work in anything higher than 640x480 (the previews mentioned it would support anything up to 1600x1200).
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Ultimately, what's most impressive about Myst III is that it combines intellectual challenge, solid storytelling, and scene after scene of stunning, imaginative beauty.
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PC GamerNew life for the Myst franchise, but the non-believers won't be convinced. [July 2001, p.62]
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A great adventure game. While it is short, it is still a great ride while it lasts and one of the few games that a family (of all ages) can actually sit around the computer and play together.
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There's no other game that has pulled me in quite as much as Exile, relieving stress in a way that no shooter ever has.
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The lower difficulty level might be a downer for those that managed to finish "Riven." Either way, Presto did a pretty good job with a notable addition to the series.
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Drop-dead gorgeous graphics, excellent story, talented actors, brilliant orchestral score.
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Happy PuppyThe strongest, most-polished game in the series, but it is definitely a sequel.
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If you are looking for a challenging and atmospheric brainteaser that places an emphasis on puzzles rather than reflexes, then this four-disc set is a good bet.
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If you are not a fan of "Myst," Myst III offers you an empty plate. For fans of the series it is an entire smorgasbord.
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A pretty average adventure. I think if Presto Studios made a mistake, it's that they tried to make the game too much like the original Myst. They got the look and feel right, and they created a good set of puzzles, but, like Myst, they completely ignored story elements and character interaction.
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With timid gameplay and puzzles that are either too simple or very difficult, it isn’t an easy game to sit patiently and play. If you can wade through that, you’ll find a rather captivating storyline awaiting you.
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Total Video GamesYou could not ask for more but the bottom line will be that this is a slow moving adventure game and will possibly appeal only and primarily to avid ‘adventure’ gamers!
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Exile is just an exercise that lacks the energy to make anyone ebullient. But that isn’t to say it’s not damn pretty.
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This is a franchise for those who like games entirely cerebral, with no need for reflexes or marksmanship.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 43 out of 64
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Mixed: 17 out of 64
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Negative: 4 out of 64
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May 7, 2011
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AlexG.Apr 22, 2004I had never played any Myst games before, but my mom bought the game, and we started playeng, and now i'm hooked.
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Mar 8, 2021