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Myst V: End of Ages pc Game Reviews
Myst V: End of Ages
Critic Score
Metascore: 80 Metascore out of 100
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9.2 out of 10
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Picking up immediately where the original Myst ended, players are presented the privilege, challenge and responsibility of restoring the lost empire of the D'ni -- an ancient civilization of people who thrived for thousands of years but later met with a great catastrophe. Like each previous Myst title, Myst V: End of Ages advances the graphical beauty and detail of its worlds with a fully immersive 3D environment. Cyan carefully crafted and combined elements of adventure, puzzles, storyline and gameplay innovation creating a worthy ending to the series. Myst V: End of Ages follows the Myst storyline to its conclusion -- closing the book on the Ages of Myst. [Ubisoft]

PUBLISHER: Ubisoft
DEVELOPER: Cyan Worlds
GENRE(S): Adventure
PLAYERS: 1
ESRB RATING: E (Everyone)
RELEASE DATE: September 20, 2005

What The Critics Said

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100
Detroit Free Press
We can promise you there's no need to fear falling asleep at the keyboard. This final volume in the series has enough life left to prompt many late nights.
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92
2404.org
If for some reason I were to live in another world that had to be designed by humans, I wouldn't have a problem if Cyan created it.
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91
Computer Games Online RO
Playing Myst V was one of the saddest moments in my life. This game is nothing but a prolonged agony. Each puzzle you solve is one more step towards the end. The Myst universe is one of the most beautiful manifestations of human imagination.
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88
Game Chronicles
An artistic, immersive, and fun diversion, with plenty of nostalgia thrown in for the series’ fans.
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88
IGN
Every change to the Myst formula, from the tablets to the varied control schemes, make End of Ages one of the best entries in the series. And the visuals and sound rank among the series' best as well. Highly recommended to Myst fans and plain adventure fans alike.
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87
Computer and Video Games
The graphics are as beautiful as ever, the presentation is immaculate, the story keeps you gripped and your brain will appreciate the workout before you go back to killing it with beer, cheesy Wotsits and Hollyoaks. [PC Zone]
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84
GameZone
The beautiful graphics and excellent voice-over work help transport players into the Ages of Myst.
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84
GamingTrend
Myst V certainly is not the leap forward game that the original Myst was, but if you like solving puzzles, Myst V will satisfy the Lara Croft or Indiana Jones in you.
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84
VGPub
End of Ages is a solid bet for anyone who enjoys a good brainteaser with their cup of coffee.
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80
Yahoo! Games
It's a fun, attractive, and challenging solo adventure that satisfyingly concludes the longstanding series with a memorable finale.
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80
G4 TV
This is the first time since the original that the series has been so accessible. With the full 3D engine and freedom of movement, Myst V is more fun and fast-paced than you can reasonably expect an adventure game to be, and is just as visually stunning as its predecessors.
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80
Adventure Gamers
A worthy ending for a long-standing series that doesn't quite reach greatness, but will likely please more than disappoint.
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80
Cheat Code Central
I don't want to ruin things for you but just let me say that I was expecting a better conclusion to wrap up such a memorable series. But as with most puzzle-oriented game it's the journey and not the destination that makes it all worthwhile. And it's been one hell of a good ride.
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80
Computer Games Magazine
Ingenious new ways to beat the typically insane Myst enigmas lends a fresh feeling to an old hat, and gives you a greater sense of control. [Dec p.59]
80
Quandary
So the Myst series ends serenely, calmly, and the way it began. In truth though, I probably did want a fusion of all the best bits.
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79
GameSpot
Myst V concludes this landmark series with dignity and style, delivering a challenging and sophisticated adventure that contains a number of satisfying moments.
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79
The New York Times
The success of the original Myst has inspired hundreds of similar games, and Myst V is better than almost all of them, yet its failure to achieve the heights of its predecessors left me feeling disappointed.
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78
Game Informer
Beautiful and challenging. [Oct 2005, p.146]
75
1UP
It stays true to a vision of great game design making great games, and is a swan song for a beloved tale.
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75
Just Adventure
Ultimately, Cyan hasn’t let Myst go out with a bang, not even a whisper, but with a little squeal of joy.
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75
Worth Playing
In the end, the feeling of playing Myst V, much like the tone of the game itself, is rather bittersweet.
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73
PC Format
it is more a final sad swansong then a 21-gun salute. [Dec 2005 p.88]
70
Computer Gaming World
Myst V isn't a rosebud twist ending to the series but rather a distinguished, picturesque, and more-than-sufficient finale.
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70
Total Video Games
There is nothing fundamentally wrong with Myst V but then again we’ve seen it all before and the story alone this time just wasn’t enough.
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68
PC Gamer
An underwhelming finale that's a must-buy for Myst completists only. [Dec 2005, p.86]
60
EuroGamer
With this episode the Myst series goes out in respectable fashion. There's still nothing on offer for anyone that craves action, exhilaration or an easy ride but frankly that's no great surprise.
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What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this game is 9.2 (out of 10) based on 17 User Votes
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Velthur C. gave it a3:
A mediocre game, failing to measure up to Myst IV in visuals, sound, characters, or plotline. Not as immersive as any other game in the franchise; also very short, since the puzzles are easy, and glitches let you skip a couple of the worlds. Unsatisfying; I expected something better to conclude what I consider to be, otherwise, the greatest series of all time.

Chris gave it a7:
Myst V.... Long awaited! A player of every MYST game (except REAL Myst... the fully 3d version of Myst), I waited for the day that it arrived on my doorstep! Alas, the final chapter! I was saying to myself "How great this will be!!" Boy, was I wrong. Compared to non myst games, Myst V blows every other game out of the water. But put it up to the other games in the Myst series, and I was severly disapointed. It wasn't just because of graphics, or lack of sounds, or even straying away from the Myst series (in all honesty, I thought I was playing URU through out most of the game). No. It was the whole package. Every game has a hole or two. But this thing is swiss cheese!! For example, you do a LOT of walking in water, especially on the 'last' age of the game (though you can play any age at any time, I went with when the age appeared. And they seem to get much more involved as they go on). Walking in water is good. Esp when seeing such amazing water graphics. But what was lacking? The splash (audio AND video) of water as you walked. I thought maybe it was a glitch. Tried another age in the game after a reboot. Same thing! No splashes! Ok, we'll forgive them on that one thing. But the Bahro? Esher? I mean, really. There isn't any hint to Bahro from Atrus. And in the books I've read, there isn't any mention of the Bahro in them! Ok, so a new element. I can deal with it. I even welcomed it! But you know nothing (and wont learn anything) about the Bahro. That was a little insulting to include a new species, then tell us nothing of them. Then Esher. Atrus was always portrayed as the true last of the D'ni. Though Yeesha is part D'ni, she isn't full D'ni (Cathrine was born and raised on Riven, then fled with Atrus to Myst, the age that Ti'Ana, Atrus' grandmother wrote). Now we are hit with another full blooded D'ni? The problem? He is younger than Atrus! So the Shouldn't even be there if Atrus is the last full blooded D'ni, as everything else in the Myst series supports. The 3-d gameplay was acutually kind of fun, though it meant 3-d rendering of people and places. No photo-realistic pictures such as Riven, Exile, or Revelation. Not a big deal at all. The graphics were actually quite good. And yes, they look JUST like the pictures you see one the websites. I must admit, the worlds are truly amazing in detail and design. Including going to a former prison age of the D'ni. Ah, but here is one of my real complaints against the game: The endings. There are 5 endings possible (though the game is only programmed to respond to three. ANOTHER strike against them). Good compared to other adventure games... but by far the WORST Myst game yet! Good to play if you don't know the Myst line, or anything about D'ni. But if you know about the Myst line, and D'ni.... you WILL be confused and disapointed. Alas.. Myst died without firing a final stand.

John B. gave it a7:
Myst V leads you down a given path that leaves you half expecting what is to come. Puzzles are built more off obscurity and slight of view than logic and intuition. Some puzzles might better be compared to cliffs than to hills in terms of solving them. Lack of depth and background to the otherwise interesting plot make it seem bland. While these points may hinder the game, enough of Myst V remains loyal to what the series was originally based on and that combined with stellar graphics make the game worth the money.

Kevin M. gave it a10:
Incredible Game and an incredible finale!

Neejit S. gave it a10:
Beautiful graphics, really good sound and music, gripping story and interesting characters. This game is really, really good, it's an amazing conclusion to the series, and a great experience even for those new to the series.

Stephen C. gave it a10:
A stunning world and gripping story, with puzzle to suit people of all abilities and enough to see to keep explorers happy for months

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