Myst III: Exile PC

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  • Summary: The next chapter in this point and click adventure series which begun with "Myst" and "Riven," the best selling games of all time on any system, focuses on further exploration and puzzle-solving with the D'ni, a race who write magical books and create links to the "ages" described in them.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Four Fat Chicks
    100
    Presto has raised the bar, taking gaming from a pastime and moving it into the realm of a legitimate art form.
  2. Electric Playground
    95
    So essentially, the graphics, the sound, the story and the puzzles are marvellous. They all add up to one fantastic adventure game.
  3. Adventure Gamers
    90
    An extremely succesful and balanced adventure, and a worthy sequel in a venerable franchise.
  4. Cincinnati Enquirer
    80
    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.
  5. Yahoo!
    80
    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.
  6. Computer Games Magazine
    80
    Drop-dead gorgeous graphics, excellent story, talented actors, brilliant orchestral score.
  7. Games Radar
    50
    This is a franchise for those who like games entirely cerebral, with no need for reflexes or marksmanship.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. DaveA.
    Jan 3, 2004
    10
    This would be great if redone with uru type graphics etc.
  2. AlexG.
    Apr 22, 2004
    10
    I had never played any Myst games before, but my mom bought the game, and we started playeng, and now i'm hooked.
  4. ElizabethM.
    Jul 9, 2001
    9
    It was a really great game... it tested the logisitcal side of my brain, and well as my patience. It was better than "Riven" or the first It was a really great game... it tested the logisitcal side of my brain, and well as my patience. It was better than "Riven" or the first "Myst." The only reason I didn't give it a ten was because it sort of left the ending hanging. I never got to go into Releeshan, which I'd been waiting for. In "Riven," you fall back to your world. In the first "Myst," you get to stay on the island and play. It was good, just not the end... although I must admit the graphics and music and animation was amazing... … Expand
  5. Duderoth
    May 7, 2011
    9
    Myst III is a wonderful game, and extremely true to the series' puzzle game mechanic. As usual, fairly descent acting from Rand Miller asMyst III is a wonderful game, and extremely true to the series' puzzle game mechanic. As usual, fairly descent acting from Rand Miller as Atrus, and a surprise in Brad Dourif (who played Wormtongue in Lord of the Rings) as the exile. I won't get into too much detail, since whatever in this game isn't story is plot, but you will once again find yourself solving all sorts of puzzles involving light, kinematics, power and energy, and a paradise. The only real complaint I have is that the 360 degree camera is a little disconcerting at first, especially after the immobile camera of Myst and Riven: The Sequel to Myst. But you get used to it pretty fast and I soon appreciated the full range of motion it gives.

    By the way, I think the entire Myst series is very underrated and extremely under-played. I would definitely recommend the entire series to any casual puzzle gamer.    … Expand
  6. Mike
    Jul 30, 2006
    7
    Great game. but not as good as Riven.
  7. wisnoskij
    Mar 2, 2013
    7
    Graphics are blurry, puzzle bits are spread around (so wandering around writing everything you see down is necessary to solve pretty muchGraphics are blurry, puzzle bits are spread around (so wandering around writing everything you see down is necessary to solve pretty much every puzzle).

    So a step back from Riven, but still very enjoyable.    … Expand
  8. DavidP.
    Jun 30, 2008
    5
    What the heck? How are Myst and Riven the best selling games on any system? I'll give it that at the time it was released, Myst was theWhat the heck? How are Myst and Riven the best selling games on any system? I'll give it that at the time it was released, Myst was the best selling PC game ever. But come on, Super Mario Bros. 3? That sold more than twice as many units. There were also multiple SNES games that outsold it. I'm so confused.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

#33 Best PC Game of 2001
#62 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001
#51 Most Shared PC Game of 2001

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