The Ages of Myst - [Riven

Riven is the second installment in The Ages of Myst series. Improved technology made it possible for Riven to be even more visually stunning than its predecessor, Myst . An incredible world of inter-connected islands, breath-taking vistas, and mind-boggling puzzles awaits the player.

"In the award-winning Riven your journey starts anew. Enter a deceptively beautiful world, torn apart by age-old conflicts and secrets . . . and where nothing is as it seems. You must summon every spark of intellect and intuition. Only then will you learn the truth about this troubled land and its inhabitants. You must let Riven become your world - before an entire world is lost.
(from The Ages of Myst fifth anniversary commemorative edition)

Image of a bridge leading to a golden dome in the distance

Image of a bridge leading to a golden dome in the distance

"Riven boasts some of the richest, most detailed animation ever to adorn a home computer screen. The story will wind through every cell in your brain. You will lose yourself in Riven." (Time Magazine)

Game Description:

Riven continues the story of Myst. We are introduced to Atrus' father, Gehn, who is a little, well, crazy. He has kidnapped Catherine, Atrus' wife, and imprisoned her somewhere in Riven, a place made up of several islands in the middle of the ocean. Atrus has enlisted us to help him rescue Catherine and capture Gehn. Again we must solve numerous puzzles and delve deep into D'ni history to complete our quest.

Image of a path leading around the side of a building

"Riven is probably the most spectacular looking computer game ever made."
(U.S. News and World Report)

"Riven heralds the aesthetic convergence of multimedia, cinema, and literature. It's a blockbuster and a page-turner rolled into one."
(Wired)

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