Myst was a phenomenon. Released in 1993 by Cyan, it became the best-selling PC game for nearly a decade until The Sims dethroned it. Players explored a mysterious island by clicking through pre-rendered scenes, solving environmental puzzles, and piecing together a story about two brothers trapped in magical books. It was contemplative, beautiful, and brutally obtuse. Myst sold to an audience far beyond typical gamers, attracting adults who had never touched a PC game before. It proved that games could be quiet, cerebral experiences rather than reflex-driven action. It also confused the hell out of millions of people who never made it past the first age.