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Riven: The Sequel to Myst

1997 84 / 100 Adventure Point-and-click Puzzle

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. Show full summary

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After the Stranger has rescued Atrus, the master of "linking books", from the imprisonment caused by his sons, a new task awaits the hero. Atrus's wife, Catherine, has been taken by Gehn, his own father. Gehn has appointed himself as the one to rule the Age of Riven, and has driven his world to collapse. Now he holds Catherine hostage on Riven, hoping that his son will restore the book link to the Age and free him from there. The Stranger is requested by Atrus to travel to Riven and find a way to rescue Catherine.

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Developer: Cyan Worlds
Publisher: Acclaim Entertainment, Enix, Tec Toy, Red Orb Entertainment, SUNSOFT, Mean Hamster Software, Sega Enterprises, Inc., Cyan Worlds, Ubi Soft Entertainment
Franchise: Myst

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Modi: Single player
Perspective: First person
Themes: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Science fiction

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PlayStation Feb 1998
Mac 1997
PC (Microsoft Windows) 1997
Mac Oct 31, 1997
PC (Microsoft Windows) Mar 1998
PlayStation Nov 30, 1997
Sega Saturn Apr 09, 1998
Sega Saturn May 15, 1998
Sega Saturn 1998
PC (Microsoft Windows) Oct 31, 1997
PlayStation Dec 23, 1997
PC (Microsoft Windows) 1998
Windows Mobile 2005

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