Myst Online makes me pine for the better days of MMOs, particularly one that has a developer equivalent of the Child Protective Services act, as I would have called it to take Myst Online to a better place ages ago. Myst Online has seen more cancellations and revivals than any title on the list, despite raving reviews the title has taken just enough of a beating not to leave a permanent bruise, but to keep it coming back for more abuse. Each time the title ends up shutting down due to a dearth of subscribers, only to transfer over to a new host and start the clock all over again.
But this new incarnation of Myst by Cyan Worlds may be a step towards enlightenment. First of all, the company has removed the subscription that has held the game back in previous lives, while moving the project towards an open source position. All of the ages are back in the game, and although there is no subscription, the developers have kindly placed out a tip jar in order for players who would like to donate.
How long the donations will sustain the latest incarnation of Myst is anyone’s guess, but you can expect MMO Fallout to be there to cover it.
MMO Fallout 