The Myst Series: Top 3 Milestones & Records

Explore the most significant achievements and records set by the iconic Myst game franchise, from its sales success to critical acclaim and notable development periods.

The top 3

  1. Highest Selling Myst Game of All Time: The original Myst, released in 1993, became the best-selling PC game for nearly a decade, selling over 6 million copies worldwide by 2000.
  2. Most Critically Acclaimed Myst Title: Myst V: End of Ages (2005) is considered one of the best entries in the series by critics, holding an 88 Metascore and praised for changes to the Myst formula.
  3. Longest Development Cycle for a Myst Game: Riven, the first sequel to Myst, had a significant four-year development period from 1993 to its release in 1997, costing between $5 and $10 million.

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