Nintendo DS · Adventure / Puzzle
Myst
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Genre | Adventure, Puzzle |
| Developer | Cyan Worlds |
| Publisher | Midway Games |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Myst |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 11 |
Myst is an adventure game released for the Nintendo DS, developed by Cyan Worlds and published by Midway Games. This DS release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1993. It blends adventure and puzzle elements.
Among the 99 DS adventure games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
It is part of the Myst series. The series also appears on other systems with Riven (PS1) and Myst (Saturn).
Myst is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the DS's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want fast action rather than puzzles and exploration
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Myst is like
Adventure games focus on exploration, story and puzzle-solving rather than combat. Progress comes from examining your surroundings, collecting items and figuring out how they fit together.
Tip for newcomers: Classic adventure games can be cryptic by modern standards. Take notes, try everything on everything, and save before risky choices.
Myst cheats & codes
1 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| Skip Intro | 92002060
0000006E
02001F04
E3A00000 |
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Myst walkthroughs & guides
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Playing DS games today
Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
Myst FAQ
Who made Myst?
It was developed by Cyan Worlds and published by Midway Games.
Is Myst multiplayer?
No. Myst is a single-player game.
How long does Myst take to play?
As an adventure game, Myst typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Myst on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.