Before you know it, the light fills everything and the world as you knew it is gone. You are wandering through a campground when you see strange bright lights in the sky, all while listening to a recorded message from a stranger describing the same kind of event. You start off in Obduction with, well, an abduction. Now that it’s being ported to the Xbox One, I couldn’t pass up the chance to see what new adventure awaited me.

Staying true to their style, Cyan released Obduction back in 2016 for the PC, but I wasn’t able to get to it at the time. It was a new gaming experience for me, as Myst provided almost no hand holding whatsoever and forced the player to rely purely on thorough exploration, puzzle solving skills, and keen observations. The strange and mostly empty worlds captivated me instantly, as did the mystery as to what had happened to the two strangers trapped within a couple books who were begging for my assistance. I’ve been playing their games ever since Myst was released in 1993. I have been a big fan of developer, Cyan, for many years now.

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