Play what you like. Everyone has different tastes. It's probably best to start off easy when someone is new to adventure gaming. It helps you get used to interfaces and types of puzzles so when you play more challenging games, you don't get as frustrated.
People are so divided over the Myst series. Many people love it and others can't get into it and others hate it.
If you can't get into it, you're not the only one.
