3/23/2023 0 Comments Firmament cyanI like the Kickstarter option because it gives fans a chance to be a part of the growth of a game studio they’ve come to love. The company has had prior successful Kickstarter campaigns that have been fulfilled, so Cyan’s project looks like a great investment that will be delivered. Cyan is a small, indie studio with a cult following and doesn’t have stacks of cash laying around for new development.įunding games like this is a very good use of Kickstarter. And before you say a big video game company shouldn’t be using Kickstarter, let’s clear the air a little. If the funding goal is reached by April 26, 2019, the estimated delivery date is set for July 2020. RealMyst, Riven, and regular Myst are all available on iOS.įirmament is in the Kickstarter phase. Mac users aren’t totally out in the cold, though. Cyan has stated that Kickstarter funds would need to greatly exceed the target in order for them to be able to consider the possibility of a Mac version. However, the costs for making the game playable on Mac are substantial. Myst actually came out on Mac, which is what my family used to play it on, so Cyan is open to the possibility. Sadly, there is no Mac version of Firmament at this time and one isn’t planned, but only due to funding limitations. The steampunky-magic vibe is interesting in its own right and a callback to Myst. These weather conditions add an eerie apprehension about answers that feel just out of reach. One thing that is especially compelling about this environment is that it’s a land of ice, cold, snow, and wind. Everything makes you feel like you were destined to be there. You don’t know where you’re going or what will happen when you arrive, but everything makes you want to get there. Or is there?įirmament is pure exploration with majestic rocky vistas, interesting landmarks that draw you ever further into the game, and puzzles that hint at answers while deepening your sense of wonder. There’s no reason to continually look over your shoulder. Like Myst that came before it, you enter a beautiful and mysterious world that is yours to explore. How does the adjunct fit into all of this? Where do you fit in? Cyan is being understandably tight-lipped about the secrets that may unfold, saying, “We’ve already revealed too much.” I say somewhat because players will discover an ever-present companion called a mechanical or clockwork adjunct, which is an integral part of both the story and solving the puzzles. Players can expect to be able to seamlessly switch between VR and PC to continue progression through the game.įirmament promises to be a unique and somewhat solitary experience. The game was originally intended to be VR only, but after some outcry, the developers have included a PC version. Imagine a game as beautiful as Myst in VR. BY CINDI CLINTON: Remember Myst, Riven, and Obduction? Okay, I didn’t know about Obduction either, but I fondly remember the beautiful environments of Myst and Riven where my only job in life to was to wander, explore, and solve a few puzzles.Īfter teasing about Firmament at last year’s Myst 25 th Anniversary event, Cyan is back with a Kickstarter that, if funded, would mean a release of this new adventure in the summer of 2020.įirmament is Cyan’s new next-generation narrative adventure game, which will be playable in VR and PC format.
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