I've neglected to mention I got Myst 3: Exile as well, very close to the time I bought Maximo. like the other Myst games, this bugger is tricky. there are several paths that are near impossible to spot, so you need to keep your eyes peeled to the retina. it might help if you turn the lights off so you see more of what's on the screen. also, back-tracking is inevitable, so keeping transition speed up is good. the interface has been changed to a spherical photograph, if you know what I mean. you can look in every direction from the spot you're standing in, although the spots are specific. scenery quality has improved, and the movies, when you find them, are AWESOME. especially in Amateria. I recommend it. wether you cheat or not, is completely up to you. (makes shifty eyes)