Myst V continues the series progression towards creating the feel of a living, breathing world. In the opening area the screen shakes and rumbles, with dust and debris falling here and there from ground tremors. Other touches, like a flock of bats that come streaming past your head help heighten that sense. And then there are the characters you encounter in the game. Professional voice work, facial mapping for the lip sync and lifelike animation all work together to make them more believable.