GamesRadar - Myst

Myst DS Gone Gold (News)

Mar 31, 2008

From the article: "Empire Interactive, a leading publisher of interactive entertainment software, today announced that development for MYST is complete. Just in time for summer vacation, MYST allows players to take their eerie adventures on the road, in the sky, to the beach or wherever their travels may lead. The game takes full advantage of the DS' touch-screen technology, seamlessly incorporating new tools for a greater challenge..."

The game is set for a May 13th, 2008 release.

MYST DS Developer Diary (GameSpy) (News)

Mar 1, 2008

Via GameSpy: "With the upcoming release of the seminal classic MYST on the DS, we found ourselves wondering if the game would actually work on those two oh-so-bright screens. After all, this is the title that dragged us kicking and screaming into the age of optical data discs. Fortunately, we got a chance to talk to Hoplite Research's Manny Granillo, the executive producer on MYST DS, and find out exactly how he and his team are bringing a classic into the future."

Myst - Trailer (Video)

Feb 8, 2008

We'll always have a soft spot for the mystifying Myst on any platform - but after 10 years, it's really starting to show its age.

Myst (Screenshots)

Jan 25, 2008

Myst DS Comes to North America in March (News)

Jan 16, 2008

Empire Interactive has announced that it will be bringing the DS version of Myst to North America in March. The well-known and much-played game has been given a facelift for its DS debut, including enhanced environments, re-mastered video, and the brand new Rime Age to explore.

Myst (Review)

Dec 11, 2007

Dec 11, 2007 Hard to believe it now, but back when multimedia and CD-ROM were buzzwords of a new age of entertainment, Myst was a revolutionary PC game. These days, the 1994 design is really showing its age, but theres definitely still a certain mysterious charm about it. Nobody made games like this before, and apart from its many sequels, few have attempted anything similar since. Theres no back story, or any kind of explanation or instructions. After opening a magical book, you find ...

Silverstar's Empire Interactive Introduces Myst Nintendo DS for North America (News)

Nov 28, 2007

Empire Interactive PLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Silverstar Holdings, has signed a publishing agreement to bring the classic adventure title, Myst, to the Nintendo DS platform in North America in the first quarter of 2008.

Myst is one of the most successful video game franchises of all time, selling more than 12 million copies worldwide. Its unique and engaging user interface represented one of the most important breakthroughs in the adventure game genre and set a new standard by which future interactive games were compared. After remaining at the top of the chart for many years, this perennial classic is currently second only to The Sims as the best selling computer game of all times.

Ubisoft confirms Myst DS for Europe (News)

Aug 6, 2007

Midway Games has announced today that it has signed a publishing deal to release Myst on the Nintendo DS in Europe. The graphic adventure was confirmed as in development for North America back in June.

Myst is an unusual first-person adventure game in that there is no inventory, no dialogue and no risk of death. Instead, the focus is on a depth of puzzling made consistent throughout the experience. The game's non-linear gameplay has previously caused frustration with newer gamers, but many, many more find the experience refreshing and intriguing.