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− | {{disambig|the original game and its Masterpiece Edition|the | + | {{disambig|the original game and its Masterpiece Edition|the 2021 remake|[[Myst (2021)]]|realMyst|[[realMyst]] or [[realMyst: Masterpiece Edition]]}} |
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
|cover = MystCover.png | |cover = MystCover.png | ||
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|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|myst|55}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|myst|55}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Myst }} | ||
|steam appid = 63660 | |steam appid = 63660 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207658818 | |gogcom id = 1207658818 | ||
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|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
'''Key points''' | '''Key points''' | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows, Windows 3.x, Mac OS }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | | | Windows, Windows 3.x, Mac OS }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | myst_masterpiece_edition | DRM-free | Myst: Masterpiece Edition. Prepackaged with [[ScummVM]]. | | Windows, OS X }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | myst_masterpiece_edition | DRM-free | Myst: Masterpiece Edition. Prepackaged with [[ScummVM]]. | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 63660 | DRM-free | Myst: Masterpiece Edition. Prepackaged with [[ScummVM]].<ref name="25th anniversary"/> | | Windows, OS X }} | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 63660 | DRM-free | Myst: Masterpiece Edition. Prepackaged with [[ScummVM]].<ref name="25th anniversary"/><br> |
+ | Does not require the Steam client to run. | | Windows, OS X }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{ii}} A demo is available from [https://www.scummvm.org/demos/#other ScummVM]. | {{ii}} A demo is available from [https://www.scummvm.org/demos/#other ScummVM]. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |discord | + | |discord = |
− | |discord notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |epic games | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | |gog galaxy | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |origin | + | |origin = |
− | |origin notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |steam cloud = false |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect = |
− | | | + | |ubisoft connect notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |xbox cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |xbox cloud notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = false |
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = {{term|FMV}}s capped at 30 FPS. |
|120 fps = false | |120 fps = false | ||
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |ray tracing = unknown | ||
+ | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
|red book cd audio = | |red book cd audio = | ||
|red book cd audio notes = | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
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|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Italian | ||
+ | |interface = limited | ||
+ | |audio = limited | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = Not available in the Masterpiece Edition | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
===Installing/running the game on modern Windows=== | ===Installing/running the game on modern Windows=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use [ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use [https://scummvm.org/ ScummVM]|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://wiki.scummvm.org/index.php/Myst#Supported_versions|title=Myst - ScummVM :: Wiki|date=2021-08-28}}</ref>|fix= |
{{++}} Both Myst and Myst: Masterpiece Edition are supported | {{++}} Both Myst and Myst: Masterpiece Edition are supported | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
|windows 64-bit exe = hackable | |windows 64-bit exe = hackable | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = 64-bit requires a [http://buildbot.scummvm.org/builds.html 64-bit build] of ScummVM. | |windows exe notes = 64-bit requires a [http://buildbot.scummvm.org/builds.html 64-bit build] of ScummVM. | ||
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
− | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = true |
− | |macos app notes = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
+ | |macos app notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17DkOsI9AwAT4dzPkLmunYJJmUpf1FuWR62Q1vAEfJzM/htmlview|title=Catalina 64-bit Compatibility - Google Docs|date=5 May 2023}}</ref> | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = true | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 21:57, 28 July 2023
This page is for the original game and its Masterpiece Edition. For the 2021 remake, see Myst (2021). For realMyst, see realMyst or realMyst: Masterpiece Edition.
Developers | |
---|---|
Cyan Worlds | |
Publishers | |
Brøderbund | |
Engines | |
Mohawk Engine | |
Myst 25th Anniversary Update | ScummVM[1] |
Release dates | |
Mac OS (Classic) | September 24, 1993 |
Windows 3.x | 1994 |
Windows | September 1995 |
Windows (ScummVM) | September 11, 2018[1] |
macOS (OS X) (ScummVM) | September 11, 2018[1] |
Reception | |
IGDB | 55 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Series | Myst |
⤏ Go to series page | |
Myst | 1993 |
Riven | 1997 |
realMyst | 2000 |
Myst III: Exile | 2001 |
Uru: Ages Beyond Myst | 2003 |
Myst IV: Revelation | 2004 |
Myst V: End of Ages | 2005 |
Myst Online: Uru Live | 2007 |
realMyst: Masterpiece Edition | 2014 |
Myst (2021) | 2021 |
Riven (2024) | 2024 |
Key points
- Myst requires QuickTime 2 or higher; install from Apple's site if you don't have it already.
- Can be run under ScummVM.
- The original retail version uses a 16-bit installer. Use ScummVM to circumvent the installer.
General information
- Official forums
- MYSTAges - A wiki for the series
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | ||||
GOG.com | Myst: Masterpiece Edition. Prepackaged with ScummVM. | |||
Steam | Myst: Masterpiece Edition. Prepackaged with ScummVM.[1] Does not require the Steam client to run. |
- A demo is available from ScummVM.
Version differences
- Myst: Masterpiece Edition (initially released in 1999) is an enhanced version where the images are re-rendered in higher quality, the soundtrack remastered, sound effects enhanced, and some cinematics redone.
- The retail version of Myst: Masterpiece Edition comes bundled with a "Making of" video on the disk.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/63660/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\SAVEGAME[Note 2] |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/63660/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
- ScummVM 2.1+ supports cloud saves on third-party cloud storage services. See the ScummVM documentation for details.
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | The only available resolution is 640x480. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | Runs in a bordered fullscreen window. Cannot be moved or resized. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | FMVs capped at 30 FPS. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Use ScummVM. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | Not available in the Masterpiece Edition | |||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | ||||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
Installing/running the game on modern Windows
Use ScummVM[2] |
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|
Other information
API
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | 64-bit requires a 64-bit build of ScummVM. | ||||
macOS (OS X) | [3] | ||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
Windows 3.x | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 3.1 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 386DX 33 MHz | Intel 486 |
System memory (RAM) | 4 MB | 8 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 MB | 600 MB |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA |
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 95, 98 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium 75 MHz | Intel Pentium 133 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 8 MB | 32 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 4 MB | 600 MB |
Video card (GPU) | SVGA | DirectX 6.1 compatible |
Mac OS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7.0.1 | 9.2.2 |
Processor (CPU) | Motorola 68020 | |
System memory (RAM) | 4 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 3 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256 colors | |
Sound (audio device) | Sound Manager 3.0 | |
Other | QuickTime 1.6 |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.13 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (63660) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
- ↑ When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Myst 25th Anniversary Update - last accessed on 2019-09-17
- ↑ Myst - ScummVM :: Wiki - last accessed on 2021-08-28
- ↑ Catalina 64-bit Compatibility - Google Docs - last accessed on 5 May 2023