Riven

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  • Summary: Travel to Riven, a beautiful and mysterious world on the verge of collapse. Explore this mysterious place, solve its puzzles, reveal its mysteries, make a daring rescue, and escape.

    Riven takes you on a journey through dense jungles, awe-inspiring caverns, and monolithic structures.    Travel to Riven, a beautiful and mysterious world on the verge of collapse. Explore this mysterious place, solve its puzzles, reveal its mysteries, make a daring rescue, and escape.

    Riven takes you on a journey through dense jungles, awe-inspiring caverns, and monolithic structures. Explore a world bent to the whims of a man who sees himself as a god and where every corner will immerse you in an otherworldly adventure.

    Created by the legendary indie developer Cyan Worlds and based on the smash-hit original released in 1997, Riven has been lovingly revisited by its key original visionaries to expand the epic narrative of the Myst universe.

    Experience Riven like never before - with free movement through a real-time 3D environment. This brand-new, re-imagined, and expanded version of Riven offers a deeper story, new captivating visuals, and a journey that stays true to the original release while also expanding on Riven’s breathtaking world.    … Expand

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  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. GameOver.gr
    Jun 11, 2026
    100
    RIVEN was a back-to-back masterpiece following MYST, and it remains one today. Completely overhauled visually and made even more immersive through its excellent VR adaptation, it's an easy recommendation. If you've already experienced and loved MYST (especially in VR) then RIVEN is an unquestionable purchase.
  2. COGconnected
    May 18, 2026
    82
    While Riven may stick closely to the formula established by Myst, it still delivers that same compelling blend of storytelling and exploration, only on a much larger scale. Combined with its improved technical presentation and an experience that’s every bit as captivating, Riven ultimately edges out Myst as the stronger overall game. Plus, on PlayStation, players get both the standard and VR versions in one package. Like Myst before it, the world of Riven is absolutely worth exploring.
  3. Impulsegamer
    Jun 15, 2026
    80
    Riven returns with a superb remake that modernises its mysterious world while its multi-layered brain teasers remain as tricky as ever.
  4. GamingBolt
    Jun 1, 2026
    70
    Riven thrives on nostalgia and intrigue in equal measure, and it could prove highly addictive for anyone who enjoys puzzle-heavy experiences. However, if you're expecting more from it beyond that core appeal, you may come away disappointed. Even so, it remains a timeless classic, and its latest version is well worth considering if you can pick it up at a good price.

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