You have just stumbled upon a most intriguing book, a book titled Myst . You have no idea where it came from, who wrote it, or how old it is. Reading through its pages provides you with only a description of an island world. But it's just a book, isn't it? As you reach the end of the book, you lay your hand on a page. Suddenly your own world dissolves into blackness, replaced with the island world the pages described. Now you're here, wherever here is, with no option but to explore.
Myst is an action & adventure game for the Jaguar CD platform where the player controls The Stranger, a character who has been magically transported into the world of Myst . His goal is to explore Myst Island and solve its mysteries. The game features static scenes where the player acts with the environment by clicking and manipulating objects.
The gameplay focuses on gathering clues and solving complex mechanical devices to advance in the game. The game's interface is simple, using a single cursor for navigation and interaction. With no enemies or possibility of death, the player must use their wits to progress through the game. Myst Island is divided into mini-worlds set in different ages accessed through different books.