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Myst V: End of Ages

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61%Game Brain Score
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gameplay, stability
60% User Score Based on 312 reviews
Critic Score 68%Based on 2 reviews

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Myst V: End of Ages is a single player casual puzzle game with fantasy, drama, mystery and science fiction themes. It was developed by Cyan Worlds Inc and was released on March 16, 2012. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

"Myst V: End of Ages" is the final chapter in the Myst series, developed by the original creators. As the explorer, decide the fate of a shattered civilization through your choices and interactions in vast 3D worlds. The innovative slate device lets you communicate with creatures and manipulate the environment, with facial mapping technology enhancing character interactions. Immerse in the ultimate adventure and influence the ending.

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60%
Audience ScoreBased on 312 reviews
story42 positive mentions
stability18 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful and imaginative worlds that are engaging to explore.
  • The tablet mechanic introduces a unique way to interact with the environment and solve puzzles.
  • The game provides closure to the Myst series, wrapping up the overarching narrative.
  • The puzzles are often frustrating and lack the depth and complexity of previous entries in the series.
  • The story feels disconnected from earlier games, relying heavily on exposition and unskippable cutscenes.
  • The transition to 3D rendered characters detracts from the immersive experience established by the original games' live-action videos.
  • story
    184 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it uninteresting and disconnected from the earlier entries in the Myst series. While some appreciated the emotional closure it provides to the overarching narrative, others criticized its reliance on exposition and audio logs, as well as its heavy dependence on prior knowledge from the Uru storyline and supplemental materials. Overall, the plot is seen as lacking depth and coherence, making it less engaging for those unfamiliar with the series' lore.

    • “As the completion of the Myst series, I enjoyed the emotional beats and how the story can wrap up.”
    • “Simple puzzles, excellent storytelling, and a satisfying ending to the story of Atrus.”
    • “So, while I see this game has mixed feelings, I enjoyed the evolution of the franchise and I do think the overall story is quite unique and interesting.”
    • “The last thing I'll say is that a lot of the plot feels like it's out of left field unless you are familiar with the books and spin-offs, and even then it feels off.”
    • “The story is flat, the puzzles are somehow boring and they didn't pull me into the game.”
    • “The plot is an atrocious mess; the puzzles fluctuate between decent and awful.”
  • graphics
    52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting that they feel dated and inferior to previous installments in the Myst series, particularly due to the shift from pre-rendered visuals to real-time graphics. While some appreciate the aesthetic and atmosphere, others criticize the overall quality, stating that it does not meet the expectations set by earlier titles. Overall, the consensus suggests that the graphics have not aged well and detract from the experience for long-time fans of the series.

    • “The music, the graphics, the voice acting... everything just goes together perfectly and makes the game an unforgettable experience.”
    • “The visuals and atmosphere are amazing (even today).”
    • “The graphics are beautiful, like with any other Myst game.”
    • “The graphics were just not very good for a Myst game.”
    • “Graphics have aged terribly.”
    • “I personally felt that the graphics were worse than the Realmyst Masterpiece Edition.”
  • gameplay
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay in the latest installment of the Myst franchise features a unique tablet mechanic that allows players to interact with the environment and solve puzzles, though it has received mixed reviews due to its clumsiness and bugs. While some players appreciate the cleverness of the puzzles and the integration of the new mechanics, others find the frequent unskippable cutscenes and certain obtuse puzzles detract from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, many fans still enjoy the gameplay, highlighting its potential for creativity and engagement within the game's lore.

    • “While the animated characters felt like a departure from the first four Myst games, it was a solid experience with very clever game and puzzle mechanics.”
    • “The tablet system is a unique and interesting mechanic that really doesn't deserve the flack it gets.”
    • “Just look past the horrible story/writing and have fun; gameplay is stellar here.”
    • “Then the lengthy, unskippable cutscene exposition that interrupts the gameplay approximately every five minutes.”
    • “However, I did find the tablet mechanic to be utterly frustrating.”
    • “The bad is in the actual gameplay and design.”
  • stability
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including erratic mouse cursor behavior, erratic camera movement, and frequent glitches that disrupt gameplay. Users report problems with view culling, where objects disappear prematurely, and a buggy interface that can lock up during multitasking. While some players found these issues tolerable, they nonetheless detract from the overall experience.

    • “Your mouse cursor glitches all over the place and there is no real fix for this other than changing your sensitivity to 0 so the jumps are not as big (but you can't play that way).”
    • “The observatory age specifically was filled with glitches and puzzles that failed to give you basic information to even know you were doing things.”
    • “Buggy interface: mouse jumps all over even after adjusting settings, locks up when you alt+tab and has an always on top feature that sets over task manager when you bring it up to kill the game.”
  • music
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in Myst 5 receives mixed reviews; while some praise it as the best in the series, featuring a diverse array of instruments that evoke various moods, others find it bland and less memorable compared to previous installments. Overall, the soundtrack is described as good but not exceptional, contributing positively to the game's immersive experience.

    • “Myst 5 has, hands-down, the best soundtrack in the series - a multi-ethnic buffet of beautiful musical instruments from all over the world (from duduk to didgeridoo), producing all sorts of moods (from proud odes to the genius of civilization's inventiveness to a space-cold sense of isolation with subtle cues of future freedom).”
    • “Music is excellent, the storyline could use some detail but it kept me hooked until the end.”
    • “The music, the graphics, the voice acting... everything just goes together perfectly and makes the game an unforgettable experience.”
    • “The soundtrack, which the Myst franchise has always been praised for, is unbelievably bland.”
  • atmosphere
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere in the game is described as both dismal and unique, with contrasting experiences noted between the overwhelming presence of a character's dialogue and the immersive, lonely environments typical of the Myst franchise. Players appreciate the stunning visuals and the sense of isolation that enhances the overall experience, making it a standout in terms of atmosphere and puzzle-solving.

    • “Myst 5 has a certain atmosphere that I've never really seen anywhere else.”
    • “The visuals and atmosphere are amazing (even today).”
    • “They tie nicely into the game-world and help build up that mysterious, lonely atmosphere that Myst is known for.”
    • “Add to the fact that the majority of the game is spent listening to Killmaster Von Evildorf talking about how trustworthy he is, and it just makes the atmosphere for the whole game so dismal.”
    • “You rarely had contact with anyone within the games themselves, which added to the overall isolation and atmosphere of the games.”
    • “The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
  • grinding
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews of Myst 5 highlight that the game's puzzles are often perceived as tedious and repetitive, leading to a frustrating experience for players. The clunky character animations further contribute to the sense of grinding, making the overall gameplay feel laborious.

    • “Ugh, just grinding puzzle after grinding puzzle.”
    • “The whole slate/tablet thing is just frustrating by being tedious.”
    • “Myst 5 has a problem of making solving its puzzles tedious.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game exhibits mixed feedback regarding replayability; while some users find it has decent replay value, others feel it significantly lacks in this area compared to previous installments.

    • “Definitely has decent replay value!”
    • “This really kills replayability, which I have not found in the previous two installments.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the emotional depth of the game, particularly how it effectively concludes the Myst series, providing a satisfying resolution to the overarching narrative.

    • “As the conclusion of the Myst series, I enjoyed the emotional beats and how the story wraps up.”
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Myst V: End of Ages is a casual puzzle game with fantasy, drama, mystery and science fiction themes.

Myst V: End of Ages is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Myst V: End of Ages was released on March 16, 2012.

Myst V: End of Ages was developed by Cyan Worlds Inc.

Myst V: End of Ages has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Myst V: End of Ages is a single player game.

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