Cover art for Riven: The Sequel to Myst

Riven: The Sequel to Myst

October 31, 1997 · Cyan Worlds

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.

Release date
October 31, 1997
Developer
Cyan Worlds
Publisher
Acclaim Entertainment, Enix, Tec Toy, Red Orb Entertainment, SUNSOFT, Mean Hamster Software, Sega Enterprises, Inc., Cyan Worlds, Ubi Soft Entertainment
Platforms
Windows Mobile, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Sega Saturn, PlayStation
Genres
Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure

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