Talking of FPS conventions, the other big change in End of Ages is the movement system. Now, if you wish to, you can abandon the awkward click-and-glide technique (click to move between various fixed locations) and opt for much more natural WASD walking. This makes the exploring that is so crucial to the game a lot more pleasurable but it may also leave you itching for the firearms that Myst V so studiously boycotts. (We're still hoping that Cyan has snuck in a Bahro hunting mini-game somewhere).

With this episode the Myst series goes out in respectable fashion. There's still nothing on offer for anyone that craves action, exhilaration or an easy ride but frankly that's no great surprise.