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More and more remakes and sequels are coming to life as the years go by. So many games are coming out with their fourth, or even fifth iterations as if to say, no, we don’t need no stinkin’ new ideas and if it isn’t a sequel it’s probably a remake. This brings us to the topic of discussion, the classic puzzle game Myst and how it fares when you bring it to the iPhone.

Pretty good actually.

For those who remember, this game was originally delivered in CD-ROM format to homes around the world, way back in the nineties. It would go on to create and inspire a legacy of point and click games. Though the legacy would not stay long thanks to the boon in casual gaming, Myst as the first one would always have a place in many gamers’ hearts.

The iPhone iteration of the classic puzzle game is one that both newcomers and veterans to Myst would enjoy. It’s actually a little larger than the original, clocking in at around seven hundred megabytes. This brings it to today’s timeline with updated graphics and video that makes sure that its age doesn’t dissuade today’s gamer.

For veterans to Myst, they’ll be pleased to know that it is more than reproduced faithfully – it’s made even better than before. With all the updates and the easier control scheme and the fact that you can carry the puzzle with you everywhere, it’s easy to see how the improvements actually make it better than the original, which is what a new iteration should be. This is among the many iPhone games around that also come with fantastic music – so fantastic that if you’re using headphones, you can actually make out the deeper layers better.

If you’re new to it you’re lucky because the controls are simple. Unlike many other games, it relies more on your brainpower and cerebral prowess than on mastering a complex series of controls. The puzzles themselves occasionally fall into the tempting trap of guess and test methodology but for the most part, they’re more puzzles that inspire Eureka rather than frustration. As for the story, it is remains as tight and as well written as its original iteration. It’s the only part of the game that received no update, simple because it works fantastically no matter what time it comes out in.

Myst remains a must play game and with this update, one that is accessible to anyone with an iPhone and some money to spare for a great experience. If you want to look for a flaw, you’ll probably find yourself nitpicking the smallest details as it is a fantastically made game in a genre unique to itself. You’ll rarely find other games like this nowadays, so pick it up and don’t miss on the fun.