Myst 3: Exile is the long awaited third installment (Myst 1993, Myst II: Riven 1997) in a series of graphic adventure games. So what you can expect from new Myst? The first major difference in Myst III: Exile is the addition of mouse look. In Myst III: Exile, the mouse is now really a camera! You can look around freely and examine every inch of the beautifully pre-rendered world. It's not possible to simply walk through the world, as it is still pre-rendered, but the difference is obvious. In addition, Myst III: Exile seems to be much more lively and entertaining than original Myst, the puzzles are more proximity based so that you can solve them within one area. But the game is still very similar to the classic Myst, I bet all hard-core Myst players will pretty pleased. The graphics are just gorgeous, most locations having a photo-realistic look to them (each scene is pre-rendered in 640x480 resolution, with 16-bit color, the game utilizes a brand new game engine that allows, a full 360-degree free look system how I mentioned above. The animations and the other dynamic effects like animals, sunlight, and rippling water are also very well done. Surprisingly the game supports but not requires 3D hardware, but I highly suggest to use the hardware acceleration, as it not only offers better performance, but the graphics are also smoother. Myst 3: Exile features a fully orchestrated, original soundtrack that perfectly matches the progress of the story, also well done sound effects will frequently give you clues to solving certain puzzles. Ha puzzles !! :) Back to puzzles again. If you remember frustratingly hard puzzles from the past, don't be scared now :P Generally I found the puzzles well constructed. This isn't to say I wasn't challenged by a couple of the puzzles, but always wriggled out through more experimentation (trial and error) and brain power :)). The final word? Is Myst III: Exile the perfect game? No. And it's not for everyone. But it's a definite must for fans of the series and a worthwhile consideration for others. For more info visit MYST II: Exile official website.