A graphical masterpiece still 12 years after its release!
The story is quite interesting as it slowly unfolds through the game's progress. You have to make a tough decision based on what you see, and who you trust. I will not reveal more since the plot adds much to the interest.
The graphics are fabulous for the time they were created. Sure you can find a richer landscape in subsequent Myst games but these were the very first of their kind. No single detail has been left out. Everything is nice and rendered to give you the greatest feeling of realism. The music and sounds fit perfectly to provide the atmosphere of mystery and uncertainty that has become the trademark of the series.
Like I've said before, the puzzles are sometimes difficult, but rarely as challenging as those found in the later mystery games. I suggest, for those who aren't used to this kind of game, to buy the newer version of Myst with hints rather than make use of a guide. This is important if you want to feel the satisfaction of finishing a tough game all by your own.
In short, Myst is a graphical masterpiece still 12 years after its release! I strongly recommend it to anyone who collects revolutionizing games or merely likes to play intricate puzzles in his basement.