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Myst III: Exile (2001)
Quite the Experience!
I just finished Exile about a day ago and I am still impressed just thinking about the game. Everything, including sound, graphics, music, story and acting all came together to create this masterpiece.
I could talk about all the technical aspects of the game, but I'll focus more on the movie aspects, namely story and acting. Like Myst and Riven, you explore predominantly empty worlds, with the occasional actor to keep you company. The story is told by finding messages and journal pages left behind by the villain of the game. The story is not complicated, but it is enough to keep the player motivated until the end of the game.
As for the acting, everybody holds their weight. You see characters only rarely. Atrus, played by Rand Miller, appears mainly at the beginning of the game. He is used to playing Atrus, having done so in Myst and Riven. Maria Galante takes the role of Catherine. Though a small role, she carries her weight as does Miller.
The real star, though, is Academy Award Nominee Brad Dourif (Best known for One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest). I don't want to give anything away, but he has the power to make the player's heart beat with fear, especially when holding his giant hammer. He does a great job.
Overall, I highly recommend this game! It is not overly difficult, a problem with Riven, and it is extremely rewarding. So go out and buy it!
Riven: The Sequel to Myst (1997)
An excellent game!
OK, so Riven is not a movie. It's really a computer game. Nevertheless, it is still worth commenting about it since the movie scenes are also wonderful. First, the game. Yes, it is very difficult. The first time I played it I needed some help, and even the second time I found it difficult. However, you can go online to find some hints to help you complete the game. Trust me, it's worth the effort. Now, the movies. John Keston, the actor who portrays Gehn, does an excellent job. You learn so much about him before you actually meet him, and when you finally meet him, he fits the bill precisely. Also, when someone talks to you, be it Gehn, Catherine or Atrus, you feel like they're talking directly to you! You get a special feeling that not even most movies can deliver. Overall, I recommend this game in the best possible way!