alt Hacker NewsI find in old games, the relatively dated graphics detract from the gameplay - even if they were very advanced for their era. The Zen of Myst is in the mystery (duh), in playing a game where you don't even know the rules or the objective, exploring, guessing, observing, being curious, immersed in a misty riddle.
I think better graphics would only refine that, rather than detract from it.
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adastra22 • last Wednesday at 1:55 AM
I agree with the idea behind this post. Almost always playing the original is the best experience.
Myst is the exception. The 3D remake is exceptionally good, and I expect the VR experience to be even better.
I disagree specifically with Myst and Riven because the real magic for me is in the audio (tantamount to ASMR) and that remains high enough quality. The visuals are mostly just helper references for what you’re hearing with the audio. I suspect a text&audio version of Myst would work pretty well.