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Riven: The Sequel to Myst (1997)

Cyan Worlds

Mac · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation · Sega Saturn · Windows Mobile

4.00 from 269 ratings

1086 members have it in their collection · 12 playing now · 503 backlogged · 145 wish listed

How long? Main story 4h · with extras 11h · 100% 5h (from 3 logged playthroughs)

Riven: The Sequel to Myst is a graphic adventure puzzle game developed by Cyan and released in 1997. It continues the story of Myst, following the player’s journey to rescue Atrus’s wife, Catherine, from a decaying world. The game features pre-rendered environments with complex, interconnected puzzles and minimal direct guidance. Its visuals, sound design, and world-building were praised for their … Read more
Riven: The Sequel to Myst is a graphic adventure puzzle game developed by Cyan and released in 1997. It continues the story of Myst, following the player’s journey to rescue Atrus’s wife, Catherine, from a decaying world. The game features pre-rendered environments with complex, interconnected puzzles and minimal direct guidance. Its visuals, sound design, and world-building were praised for their depth and realism. Riven expanded on Myst’s narrative and gameplay scale, becoming one of the most acclaimed adventure games of its time. Read less

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Developers
Cyan Worlds
Publishers
Acclaim Entertainment, Cyan Worlds, Enix, Mean Hamster Software, Red Orb Entertainment, SUNSOFT, Sega Enterprises, Inc., Tec Toy, Ubi Soft Entertainment
Genres
Adventure, Point-and-click, Puzzle
Themes
Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Science fiction
Franchises
Myst
Series
Myst
Steam
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Release dates

  • Oct 31, 1997 (Full Release) (North_America) Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • Oct 31, 1997 (Full Release) (Europe) Mac
  • Nov 30, 1997 (Full Release) (North_America) PlayStation
  • Dec 23, 1997 (Full Release) (Japan) PlayStation
  • 1997 (Full Release) (Japan) Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • 1997 (Full Release) (Europe) PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • Feb 1998 (Full Release) (Europe) PlayStation
  • Feb 1998 (Full Release) (Australia) PlayStation
  • Mar 1998 (Full Release) (Brazil) PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • Apr 09, 1998 (Full Release) (Japan) Sega Saturn
  • May 15, 1998 (Full Release) (Europe) Sega Saturn
  • 1998 (Full Release) (China) PC (Microsoft Windows)
  • 1998 (Full Release) (Brazil) Sega Saturn
  • 2005 (Full Release) (North_America) Windows Mobile

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Rating distribution

5 stars
104
4 stars
93
3 stars
44
2 stars
23
1 star
5

Community All Reviews Statuses

cwknight

Status cwknight Sep 29, 2024

Oh my god Riven VR was spectacular. It was my first time playing it, after having finished Myst VR, and I just thought the world of it. Everything about Myst was developed and made even better; truly a phenomenal sequel.

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Laukku

Status Laukku Nov 5, 2016

I finished Riven today! Without looking up solutions or hints! Man what an accomplishment!

The marbles were relatively easy to figure out (aside from that extra red herring marble), but I almost felt like giving up at the animal circle - I partially brute-forced it.

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