For those who may not know, End of Ages takes place in the primary Myst universe and not in a tangent dimension or timeline like Uru: Ages Beyond Myst. Players familiar with any of the previous Myst games will find End of Ages draws heavily on the narrative in every Myst title. It borrows more from certain chapters than others, but those with extensive knowledge of the series will find a lot to like (and remember) playing through End of Ages. It does a fine job reiterating important plot points without getting tedious, so those new to the series won't feel lost, confused or otherwise shafted.

Myst V: End of Ages does a fine job of ending the series. It's a good enough game to stand on its own, but longtime fans owe it to themselves to see how things turn out. Every change to the Myst formula, from the tablets to the varied control schemes, make End of Ages one of the best entries in the series. And the visuals and sound rank among the series' best as well. Highly recommended to Myst fans and plain adventure fans alike.