78
MobyRank
100 point score based on reviews from various critics.
3.8
MobyScore
5 point score based on user ratings.

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


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User Reviews

The most fun I've had with an adventure game in 2003 Zack Green (1024) 5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars
Myst fans - you're in for a shock Jeanne Bronze Star Contributing Member (58839) 2.17 Stars2.17 Stars2.17 Stars2.17 Stars2.17 Stars
Finally a Myst with a believable world Mattias Kreku (407) 4.17 Stars4.17 Stars4.17 Stars4.17 Stars4.17 Stars
Cool game; Publisher disagrees i80and (6) 4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars

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 3.5 Stars3.5 Stars3.5 Stars3.5 Stars3.5 Stars 70
Joystick Dec, 2003 7 out of 10 70
GameStar (Germany) Nov, 2003 63 out of 100 63
GameSpy Dec 15, 2003 3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars 60
Adventure Gamers Feb 04, 2004 2.5 Stars2.5 Stars2.5 Stars2.5 Stars2.5 Stars 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.


This entry to the MobyGames database was contributed by Jeanne Bronze Star Contributing Member (58839) on Nov 15, 2003.
 

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