Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 25 Critics  Critic
score distribution:   1. Positive: 0 out of 25   2. Negative: 14
out of 25   2. A compelling, sometimes rewarding, but ultimately
frustrating adventure. [Feb 2008, p.64]   3. If you're of a mind
to revisit this singular game, having it in handheld form can be
a fun way of re-experiencing it on the go. If you're all Myst-ed
out, this port probably won't change your attitude.   4. Quite
why they didn't simply make a new Myst specifically for the DS
is the real mystery. [Feb 2008, p.84]   5. A good game spoiled
quite badly by rough presentation and grainy graphics - not what
you want when the whole thing is based on visual puzzles. [Feb
2008, p.63]   6. Old age just doesn't fit Myst as well as it
does other games from the same era.   7. Myst is a brilliant
adventure game but without the oomph to show off its gorgeous
visuals and sound, this DS version is most disappointing.   8.
While the puzzles are clever, shrinking the game to a handheld
and the lack