Windows

Uru: Ages Beyond Myst

Description

URU continues the saga of the D'ni at a different point in their time line. In previous Myst games, you met the sons of Atrus whose actions contributed to the demise of the D'ni Ages. In URU, you "meet" Atrus' daughter, Yeesha, who sends you on your quest through "the linking books".

As in the earlier games, the way to open up new locations is by exploration, finding clues and solving puzzles. The new story unfolds gradually as the logic and gadgetry puzzles are solved.

New features in URU that are very different from others in the series thus far:

• View your character as an "avatar" on screen in the New 3rd Person Perspective or choose the familiar 1st person view if you prefer.
• Move your character with both the mouse and keyboard keys.
• Not just "point and click", you can run, strafe, climb and jump.
• No inventory objects are needed or used.
• The game saves your progress when you exit so saving games is not necessary. "Checkpoints" exist in each location.

Alternate Titles

• "迷霧之島Uru" -- Chinese title (traditional)
• "乌鲁：神秘岛前传" -- Chinese title (simplified)
• "Wulu: Shenmidao Qianzhuan" -- Chinese title
• "Myst Online" -- Working title
• "Mudpie" -- Previous working title

Part of the Following Groups

• Myst series
• Physics Engine: Havok
• Uru series

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User Reviews

The most fun I've had with an adventure game in 2003	Zack Green (1024)
Myst fans - you're in for a shock	Jeanne (58839)
Finally a Myst with a believable world	Mattias Kreku (407)
Cool game; Publisher disagrees	i80and (6)

The Press Says

Just Adventure	Nov 19, 2003	A	100
GameBoomers	Dec, 2005	A	100
GameZone	Dec 21, 2003	9.3 out of 10	93
JeuxVideoPC.com	Dec 01, 2003	18 out of 20	90
GameSpot (Belgium/Netherlands)	Nov 28, 2003	76 out of 100	76
Quandary	Jan, 2004		70
Joystick	Dec, 2003	7 out of 10	70
GameStar (Germany)	Nov, 2003	63 out of 100	63
GameSpy	Dec 15, 2003		60
Adventure Gamers	Feb 04, 2004		50

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Trivia

Peter Gabriel, of Genesis fame, was rather enthusiastic about the release of Uru, so one of his latest songs is actually featured in the game: 'Burn You Up, Burn You Down' (The italian release even featured a sticker on the cover of Uru Collector's saying 'Features a new song by Peter Gabriel!').

He will do the same with Myst IV, but with a new song altogether, written specifically for the game.