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| genre = Adventure | modes = Single-player | platforms = Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, Xbox }} ''Myst IV: Revelation'' is the fourth installment in the ''Myst'' computer game series, developed and published by Ubisoft. ''Revelation'' was the first game in the series released exclusively on a DVD-ROM format; a multiple CD-ROM version was not produced as it would have taken twelve compact discs to fit all the data. Like ''Myst III: Exile'', ''Revelation'' combines pre-rendered graphics with digital video, but also features real-time 3D effects for added realism. The plot of ''Revelation'' ties up loose ends from the original ''Myst''. The player is summoned by Atrus, a man who creates links to other worlds known as Ages by writing special linking books. Almost twenty years earlier, Atrus' two sons nearly destroyed all of his linking books and were imprisoned; Atrus now wishes to see if his sons' imprisonment has reformed them. The player ends up traveling to each brother's prison, in an effort to recover Atrus' daughter Yeesha from the brothers' plot. Development of ''Revelation'' lasted more than three years; Ubisoft had as many as eighty employees working on the game. Musician Peter Gabriel lent his voice and a song to the game's audio; the original score was written by ''Exile''s composer Jack Wall. Overall, reception to the game was positive; reviewers lauded the impressive visuals, sound, and puzzles. Publications such as ''Computer Gaming World'' took issue with the control scheme of the game. ''Revelation'' is the last game in the ''Myst'' series to use both prerendered backgrounds and full-motion video; the final game in the series, ''End of Ages'', is rendered in real-time throughout. ==Gameplay== ''Myst IV: Revelation'' is an adventure game in which the player experiences gameplay from the eyes of an unnamed protagonist referred to as the Stranger. Players explore interactive worlds known as Ages by using the mouse or keyboard, solving puzzles and uncovering the game's narrative. Players cannot move freely across each Age;〔 instead, as in the previous games in the ''Myst'' series, they travel by clicking set locations called "nodes", where players can rotate their view in any direction.〔 ''Revelation'' also features a "Zip" mode, which allows a method of rapidly crossing explored areas by skipping intermediate nodes; areas that can be instantly traveled to are stored as thumbnail representations for rapid movement across Ages. The mouse cursor helps to provide visual cues for player actions and movement. The cursor appears as a hand that changes depending on what the player is hovering the cursor over.〔 For example, to move in a direction, the cursor changes to point in the intended direction. If players can view an item in greater detail, the cursor changes to a hand holding a magnifying glass. By clicking and dragging the cursor, the player performs actions such as pushing, pulling, and tapping items. ''Revelation'' features several gameplay enhancements that aid puzzle solving and plot progression. Early in the game, players receive a camera, which can be used to take screenshots or pictures of clues. Players can use an on-screen journal to jot down notes instead of having to write down clues as with previous ''Myst'' games. Much of the game's story is revealed via flashbacks triggered by an amulet that has the power to relay memories attached to objects.〔 Zip mode, the amulet, the camera, and the journal are available via a menu on the bottom of the game screen.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Myst IV: Revelation」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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