Riven: The Sequel to Myst
by Cyan Worlds Released 31 Oct 1997 0 views
Quick facts
- Developer
- Cyan Worlds
- Publisher
- Acclaim Entertainment, Enix, Tec Toy, Red Orb Entertainment, SUNSOFT, Mean Hamster Software, Sega Enterprises, Inc., Cyan Worlds, Ubi Soft Entertainment
- Released
- 31 Oct 1997
- Platforms
- Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Genres
- Adventure, Point-and-click, Puzzle
- Themes
- Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Science fiction
- Game modes
- Single player
- Age rating
- USK: 0, CLASS_IND: 16, ESRB: E10+, PEGI: 3
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.