Game Summary
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.
Archive Metadata
| Developer | Cyan Worlds |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Acclaim Entertainment, Enix, Tec Toy, Red Orb Entertainment, SUNSOFT, Mean Hamster Software, Sega Enterprises, Inc., Cyan Worlds, Ubi Soft Entertainment |
| Genre | Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure |
| Platform | Windows Mobile, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Sega Saturn, PlayStation |
| Initial Release | October 31, 1997 |
| IGDB Catalog ID | #238 |
