Pyst
Four million people have explored the world of Myst--and they've turned it into a dump. Dead animals line the docks, windows are smashed in, graffiti is everywhere, and the dignified rocket is down being used…
Pyst is an adventure developed by Peter Bergman, released 9 October 1996 on Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).
What Pyst is
Pyst is an adventure game developed by Peter Bergman and released in 1996. It was published by Palladium Interactive. It is available on Mac and PC (Microsoft Windows).
The premise, in the publisher's words
Four million people have explored the world of Myst--and they've turned it into a dump. Dead animals line the docks, windows are smashed in, graffiti is everywhere, and the dignified rocket is down being used to dry clothes. Make your way through the littered landscape of Pyst, aided by the mysterious King Mattruss, and enjoy what is clearly a *parody* of a game, rather than the real thing.
How it plays
It is played from a first person perspective. Its themes are comedy, fantasy and science fiction. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.
What it launched against
Pyst launched on 9 October 1996, within three weeks of Tomb Raider, Circle of Blood, Wipeout XL and Vandal Hearts.
Released around the same time: Tomb Raider, Circle of Blood, Wipeout XL, Vandal Hearts.
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