Pyst

Infobox VG| title = Pyst


developer = Peter Bergman
publisher = Parroty Interactive
released = 1996
genre = Parody
modes = Single player
ratings = ESRB: T
platforms = Mac OS, Windows
media = CD-ROM

"Pyst" is a 1996 computer game published as a parody of the highly successful "Myst". It features full motion video of John Goodman portraying "King Mattruss". It was written by Peter Bergman, a co-founder of the Firesign Theatre, and published by Parroty Interactive.cite news | title = Seeing through the 'Myst'-tique 'Pyst' pokes fun at hit CD-ROM | work = USA Today | author = Bruce Schwartz | date = October 10, 1996 ] The original release included an original song, "I'm Pyst", performed by Goodman.

"Pyst" shows us what the island of Myst would look like after 4 million people (players) walked over it. The island is full of litter, most buildings are ruined, and graffiti reveals secret doors and solutions that players have to find themselves in Myst. [cite news | title = Myst Gets Dissed on CD-ROM | work = Business Week | author = Paul M. Eng | date = 1996-10-21 | accessdate = 2008-01-08] [cite web | url = http://www.dpwr.net/illustrated/humor.php | title = Myst and Riven Humor | accessdate = 2008-01-08] "Pyst"'s gameplay consists of a series of interactive postcards with no real puzzles to solve; the player advances to the next card at will. [cite news | title = On the Pyst; CD-Roms | work = The Independent (London) | date = November 18, 1996 | author = Andy Oldfield ] The game features both three-dimensional graphics and animated drawings.

A demo of a sequel titled "Driven" (a reference to the "Myst" sequel "Riven") appeared on CD-ROMs of later Parroty Interactive games. Though graphically more advanced than "Pyst" (and allowing some movement), the game was apparently never completed.

References

External links

* [http://www.archive.org/details/pyst_b-roll Pyst electronic press kit video]
* [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0158870/ IMDB link]