I played Myst and Riven at a time when the internet connectivity was very poor, so there were no tips or game guides to help. Got frustrated, me and my friend started playing it as a duo in our spare times, and we would compare notes afterwards. My friend later said that he would see an ordinary gate or a wall, and think of ways around it or over it, for days after playing Myst. Even now, I can remember some of the atmospheric backgrounds - the breezes, the creaks etc. Very spooky and enchanting games. I don't know if I loved them, just that they were an annoying part of my life for 2-3 months.