MYST DS game - LOVEFiLM

MYST

2007

Overall rating: 2 out of 5

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Myst has been re-designed for release on Nintendo DS to take full advantage of the dual screens and stylus facility the handheld offers. What hasn't changed is the essence of Myst; that is, of a deep, deep role-playing experience. The game's myst-erious world contains no instructions, no inventory and no dialogue. It's intriguing to say the least. The absence of other characters makes for an initially strange experience, but once you get wrapped up in the problems, mazes and puzzle-solving. However, you will soon realise that your actions may help individuals who are somehow trapped in a parallel dimension. In a way, you don't actually play Myst, you experience it. The non-linear gameplay of Myst allows players to go anywhere at any time. There are many new features available on Myst for the DS. The game has been given a refurbishment tailored to the DS's strengths. New additions to make the most of the technology include new sounds, video clips and effects. There is also an all-new age known as the Rime Age which gamers can explore and uncover many various mysteries. Another element is the ability to save multiple games for various players. Some of the puzzles in Myst are extremely difficult to solve. Only the most accomplished and ardent adventure gamer will be able to complete the game. If you get stuck, instead of quitting in frustration, there are numerous online sites for hints, walkthroughs and even saved games. So if you want to play a challenging adventure game, when and whenever you want, there's no real mystery: we recommend you look no further than Myst for the DS.

MYST details

Formats:	3 DS, PSP
Players:	1
Genres:	Adventure, Role-playing
Developers:	MIDWAY
Rental release:	07 Jul 2007

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By Alistair from Bridlington , 06 Nov 2008

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This is an excellent game but the DS version is a big let down with the small screens. You just can't see anything and your constantly looking around. Definately worth it on the PC but sadly not on the DS
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By dutty10 (20 reviews) from Bodmin , 08 Dec 2009

Crap! Sorry, but it was. I didn't even bother to give it a go. I'm a big fan of this game.. On the PC! But it seriously doesn't work on the DS. Not sure what they were thinking tbh. The graphics were rubbish and it was so small that it was difficult to work out what you were doing. Should have gone with the reviews!

Not something I will rush out to buy.
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A letdown

By a customer from New Milton , 25 Jan 2009

This game on the PC is great, full of interesting twists and turns, puzzles to solve and codes to decipher. Sadly it's not suitable for the DS. The screens are too small, you are constantly looking around and it's just too fiddly. Plus, it is exactly the same as the PC game, which in itself isn't that much of a problem but you would expect something about it to be a little bit different surely?! If you've played it on PC you'll be disappointed - if you've not played it before and the DS is the console you are using for first time play, then you may not notice the playing difficulties that I have experienced.
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Good Game

By Alistair from Bridlington , 06 Nov 2008

This is an excellent game but the DS version is a big let down with the small screens. You just can't see anything and your constantly looking around. Definately worth it on the PC but sadly not on the DS
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