These scenes were pre-rendered and feature videos that were inserted to create the animation effects, in order to give the player a more immersive and engaging experience with the game. Myst is a point and click adventure, puzzle game featuring many scenes for the player to explore. From its pioneering format and success, Myst became a template for games that came after it. Myst was the most popular PC game from its release in 1993 to 2002. Being one of the first games ever to be put on a CD-ROM, this game is an instant classic. The player deemed as The Stranger is tasked with solving the mystery of the deceivingly serene island of Myst. The game developer company Cyan brings this island puzzle game to life with groundbreaking 3D graphics and a compelling storyline.