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Myst Hints
What exactly is the point of this game?
1 of 5: At first, all you should worry about is exploring. You'll discover what your goal is as the game progresses.
2 of 5: You should start out by going into the library. It's the rectangular building just past the note from Atrus to his wife.
3 of 5: Read through the books and take the time to look at all of the other things on the walls.
4 of 5: In particular, look at the tower rotation device on one of the walls.
5 of 5: What you need to do with this will be covered in another hint.