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{{Infobox VG| title = Pyst | image = | developer = [[Peter Bergman (comedian)|Peter Bergman]] | publisher = [[Parroty Interactive]] | released = [[1996]] | genre = [[Adventure Game]], [[Parody]] | modes = [[Single player]] | ratings = [[ESRB]]: T | platforms = [[Mac OS]], [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] | media = [[CD-ROM]] | requirements = '''Windows'''<br/>Windows 3.1/Windows 95/98/4.x compatible; minimum 486/33 processor (Pentium recommended); minimum 8MB Ram (16MB recommended); 6MB free hard disk space; SVGA monitor; 2x CD-ROM drive; 8-bit sound card. <br/>'''Macintosh'''<br/> System 7.1 or higher; 68040/25 processor; 8MB Ram; 6MB free hard disk space; CD-ROM drive. }} '''''Pyst''''' is a [[computer game]] published in [[1996]]. It was created as a [[parody]] of the highly successful [[adventure game]], ''[[Myst]]''. The parody features [[full motion video]] of [[John Goodman]] as "King Mattruss", the ruler of "Pyst Island". ''Pyst'' was written by [[Peter Bergman (comedian)|Peter Bergman]], a co-founder of the [[Firesign Theatre]], and published by [[Parroty Interactive]].<ref name="schwartz">{{cite news | title = Seeing through the 'Myst'-tique 'Pyst' pokes fun at hit CD-ROM | work = [[USA Today]] | author = Bruce Schwartz | date =1996-10-10}}</ref> Versions of the game were produced for both the [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]] [[Personal computer|PC]] and [[Apple Inc.|Apple]] [[Apple Macintosh]] operating systems. Parroty Interactive is now defunct, and the game is not currently in publication. ==Overview== The basic concept of ''Pyst'' was to show what Myst Island (from the best-selling game) would look like after 4 million people (players) had visited and "explored". Pyst Island is full of litter, most of the buildings are ruined, and graffiti reveals secret doors and solutions to puzzles that challenged players in Myst.<ref>{{cite news | title = Myst Gets Dissed on CD-ROM | work = [[Business Week]] | author = Paul M. Eng | date = 1996-10-21 | accessdate = 2008-01-08}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.dpwr.net/illustrated/humor.php | title = Myst and Riven Humor | accessdate = 2008-01-08}}</ref> ''Pyst'' utilizes three-dimensional graphics, animated drawings, and pre-recorded video and audio. The game also includes an original song, "I'm Pyst", performed by Goodman.<ref name="schwartz" /> Gameplay is a simplified version of the playing-style used in Myst. The game consists of a series of pre-rendered, interactive visuals of Pyst island locations. Unlike Myst however, there are no real puzzles to solve. The player simply explores a setting, and then moves to adjoining locations at will.<ref>{{cite news | title = On the Pyst; CD-Roms | work = [[The Independent]] (London) | date = November 18, 1996 | author = Andy Oldfield }}</ref> A "sneak-peek" [[game demo|demo module]] of the planned sequel, ''"Driven"'' (an allusion to the ''Myst'' sequel ''[[Riven]]''), was included on CD-ROMs of later Parroty Interactive games, including the "''PYST'' Special Edition" re-release of the game. ''Driven'' was graphically more advanced, and allowed greater movement. The full game was never released however, and work on the project ended with the demise of Parroty Interactive. == References == {{More footnotes|date=July 2009}} {{reflist}} ==External links== *[http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x28ptw_pyst-fmv-pc-game-myst-parody-john-g The Pyst trailer] *[http://www.archive.org/details/pyst_b-roll Pyst electronic press kit video] *[http://www.mystjourney.com/myst/writings/pyst.php Pyst article at a Myst community website] *[http://mrillustrated.com/humor.php Game screenshots] *[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0158870/ ''Pyst''] at the [[Internet Movie Database]] *http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,294630,00.html *http://www.salon.com/media/media2961021.html *http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/on-the-pyst-1353005.html *http://www.thefreelibrary.com/Parroty+Interactive+Launches+PYST+Special+Edition%3B+New+Special...-a019903274 *http://www.firezine.net/issue1/fz1_05.htm *http://kaufthal.com/portfolio/pyst.htm [[Category:1996 video games]] [[Category:Adventure games]] [[Category:Comedy video games]] [[Category:Parodies]] [[Category:Mac OS games]] [[Category:Windows games]] [[Category:Myst franchise]] [[Category:Parroty Interactive]] {{Myst franchise}} {{adventure-videogame-stub}} [[sv:Myst#Parodier]]
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