Hmm.first time I've heard of replayability in that way being a con-I mean, it is a puzzle game. Myst 5 was abysmal, it's crappyness only surpassed by the UrU path of the shell expansion. UrU is barely a Myst game, has it's moments but kinda sucks. I think it was a good culmination of what a Myst game should be and wrapped up the story nicely. The technology had improved to really bring life to the world had good exploration and puzzles. I think 4 is my overall favorite and as the actual game goes might be objectively the best. That said if i had to choose between 2 and 3 I woudl probably pick 2, not sure if i can be objective since 2 is steeped in nostalgia for me. Once you know the colors and numbers and some other key clues you can kinda just waltz through it on subsequent play-throughs much like just skipping right to the end of Myst 1 though the fireplace (assuming you weren't going for a bad ending). Riven was a blast but sufferers from much of Myst 1, zero replay. While Saavedro is also focusing on a single thing (revenge) I felt Ghen as a character was more one dimensional. The ending was interesting encounter was pretty interesting Saavedro's smugness was a bit annoying but his character was a bit more compelling than Ghen's. The game was a bit more linear (both good and bad). It plays well into the the story Atrus' family and the sins of his children (and perhaps Atrus himself).

I liked 3, it was a bit more focused compared to Riven but had some interesting puzzles and a more personal over-arching theme. To be honest, the new Ages in Myst Online aren't that great, and they don't contain any story information, so they aren't worth it unless you just want to complete the series. If you want, you can play Uru to complete the main game and then start Myst Online and go straight to the new content. There is some new content in Myst Online, but you don't have to complete the rest of the game to do it. The Myst Online community is rather friendly, but it can be annoying if you're just trying to get through the game.

Also, one of the puzzles was changed to require you to get help from another person. The sphere puzzle, which is the most iconic puzzle from The Path of the Shell, is missing from Myst Online completely. Myst Online changes some things that makes it a bit more awkward to complete. Uru is a more streamlined experience than Myst Online, and if you're just playing for the story, it's easier to get it from Uru. However, if you can afford a few bucks to buy the game, I recommend it. If cost really is an issue, then Myst Online is a decent substitute for Uru. You can play Uru via Uru Online free, so there's no need to buy it. Submit a new deal Submit a question/PSA Reddit New Deals Popular Deals Deals and Discussion

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