Would you like to embark on an epic adventure through space and time, to piece together a shattered family's past and to save the life of a little girl, kidnapped by her two evil brothers? If yes, then Myst IV: Revelation, the newest game in the best-selling computer game series, is just what you have been looking for.The story of Myst revolves around a torn civilization whose people have the ability to write "Linking Books" which act as portals into other worlds. With this power obviously comes a lot of responsibility and those who abuse it can create a number of problems which make for dramatic plotlines. By exploring the worlds inhabited by these people and solving related puzzles, players are able to solve the underlying mystery in each of the games. In so doing, players gain greater knowledge of the Myst saga at large. Myst Revelation continues this saga successfully and brings to the table a number of new innovations that make it unique.In of itself, Revelation is a true evolution of the Myst series and a masterpiece of a game, boasting a host of new graphical and technological features that set the bar for all new computer games. In the previous Myst games the player explored beautiful and photo-realistic, albeit static environments. Revelation, however, features a new technology, dubbed "A.L.I.V.E." (Advanced Living Interactive Video Environment) by the game's producers. This new feature allows multiple layers of video to play simultaneously in every 360 degree node in the game, creating an effect of beauty and reality unmatched by any other game. CNN, in fact, has called Myst Revelation "arguably the closest thing yet to virtual reality in a computer game," and the game has won a number of awards for its outstanding graphics.As if this weren't good enough, the game includes more than 70 minutes of live action videos-more than all of the previous Myst games combined. The A.L.I.V.E. system also allows players to "touch" objects by clicking them. Almost every object in the game can be manipulated in some way or tapped on to produce a realistic sound. One of the most stunning effects is the ability to touch water. By a simple click of the mouse, the player can run his finger through the beautiful, virtual water producing stunningly-accurate ripples. These extra features, while essentially unnecessary, make the game refreshing and fun. Revelation also includes an option, in-game help system to aide those who get stuck on the puzzles. For these reasons, Revelation never gets dull.Apart from the stunning graphics, which are enough to make even a non-follower of the series want to play, Myst IV: Revelation is an outstanding installment in the saga, successfully continuing the story of the series in new and dramatic ways. In particular in Revelation there are a number of direct and indirect references to the older games in the series which make avid fans feel at home right away. A number of "revelations" about mysteries that had still been unsolved since the first game are made in this game, making for a truly exhilarating experience.Myst is special in that everyone can enjoy the game in their own way. Some play for the incredible storyline, some to solve the mind-challenging puzzles, and others to experience the amazing graphics. The game is available for Macs and PCs on DVD only and comes with a free bonus DVD copy of Myst III: Exile. Grab a copy and begin your adventure today!