Myst itself was the somewhat primitive looking original. With Riven it became nearly breathtaking (for its time).
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I never played Riven.
I should check if the Myst series is available on GOG for the holiday season ... ðð
What is GOG?
Why, it's Good Old Games, specializes in preserving old games in a playable state, (and new games without DRM nastiness).
YES! They have it, 50% off. W00t! ððĪŠ