Riven

"Riven is the pinnacle of puzzle-oriented games, and in this regard, you probably won&s;t find any better or even on the same level—its puzzles are just something else. If you combine it with a mysterious story and charming aesthetics, you&s;ll …"

"Updated for modern systems, Riven reminds us why it&s;s a classic adventure game. Perhaps a bit short now, occasionally obtuse in its puzzles, but still visually stunning and engaging."

"I enjoyed replaying Riven in remade form, and while I do not think this game replaces the original, it certainly supplements it and makes it more attractive for someone curious about this game and franchise. The puzzles are still good, …"

"While Riven is difficult, Cyan Worlds has done a remarkable job remaking one of the most influential puzzle games of all time."

"Riven is still one of the best puzzle games of all time, with challenging puzzles, an intricate plot, and a gorgeous world that all fold into each other in great ways. It&s;s a wonderful experience, except for how slow it …"

"The Riven remake is gorgeous and difficult, and better than its precursor in many ways."

"It&s;s a perfect remake of the original Riven! Simply marvellous!"

"With its lonely, other-worldly setting, interesting sci-fi and fantastical elements, and puzzling puzzles, the remake Riven is a game that feels incredibly faithful to the era in which it was created and should be a fantastic title for fans of …"

"The new version of Riven is a beautiful addition to the Myst series with addition to detail in its fully rendered environments, and plenty of exploration to be had despite some obscure puzzles."

"Riven&s;s remake is a successful one, albeit with a few perplexities in terms of graphics optimisation and NPC&s;s rendering. However, if you never could stand the puzzles of the original version, you certainly won&s;t change your mind today."

"The Riven remake is an expert modernization and expansion to the original, bringing its gorgeous worlds fully to life."

"Riven remains an enchanting place to visit, though not everything appears exactly as it was."

"If I could only pick one puzzle game to bring to a desert island, I probably would not choose Riven. Fortunately, that is not the case. It’s fascinating to see this missing link of game design. It’s nice to dig …"

"Much like its updated predecessor RIVEN is an incredible remake of one of gaming&s;s most iconic puzzle games."

"When I first went into the Riven remake, I really wasn&s;t sure if I would enjoy it or not. I had only played Myst once back when I was ten or so, and I couldn&s;t make heads or tales of …"

"Riven is as impressive, immersive, and unmissable as it&s;s ever been."

"Overall the remake of Riven is an excellent effort on all fronts. The original Riven was already an exceptionally high quality title that is still playable even today. This new ground-up remake takes that epic title and introduces it to …"

"Playing Riven on a VR headset in 2024 gives us a glimpse into a bygone era of adventure gaming that trusted players to explore freely without being led by the hand. Fans of the original game will find much to …"

"If I could choose a version of the Riven remake to play, I&s;d likely go for the classic screen version. Despite the beauty of VR landscapes, it&s;s clear the game was designed for a 2D screen and later adapted to …"

"Riven is a stunning reimagining of the original title. The visuals are beautiful and the puzzles are as challenging as ever, requiring a lot of thought, focus, and attempts. Definitely not for everyone, but an experience I don&s;t regret!"

"The new Riven is a polished relic from a bygone era when games were made very differently. And played very differently. It offers a very different experience to what&s;s on the market today. I don&s;t think it will be a …"

"Riven remains one of the most captivating and challenging puzzle games I have ever played. You can’t help but leave the game wanting to learn more about the strange and mysterious world it welcomes you into. I encourage anyone to …"

"Overall, I loved this Riven. It’s stunning; the new and updated puzzles are brilliant and fun, the music is amazing, the sound design is flawless, and everything in it is so beautiful. I did have a little bit of an …"

"The Riven remake makes its return to the scene with absolute pomp, proving once again how much the journey is more important than the destination. The graphic modernization is illustrious and of absolute caliber, as well as everything else, elevated …"

"For those who enjoy seemingly pointless wandering and endlessly searching for something that helps, Myst developer Cyan&s;s Riven remake in 2024 is worth a look. Fans of the original from 1997 will be treated to a stunning and familiar surreal …"

"When Riven was first released in 1997 it was heralded as a majestic piece of art. Now almost 30 years later, Cyan Worlds returns to that world, bringing it to modern standards using the tools of today. Once again, they&s;ve …"

"Riven is for old and new players, offering new twists for players of the original while offering a deep and rewarding experience for newcomers. Riven has never looked better, and has finally received the remake treatment it has so rightly …"

"What Riven did, and still does, is connecting all its puzzle pieces into a coherent world to explore and learn about. Not through someone telling you, but by stumbling about and being forced to learn its frame of reference. And …"

"Riven 2024 is a true labor of love, a direct result of fan efforts to render the game in a modern style. Character models, puzzles, and other touches have been dramatically streamlined, and barring a few hard knowledge checks, my …"

"Riven is another beautifully assembled upgrade of a classic for Cyan Worlds, and it seems to play more wonderfully than ever. The puzzles and exploration feel immersive, even if it gets a bit unwieldy with a lot of back and …"

"Although a Remake, This version retains the core elements that made the original a classic, while introducing new content and enhancements that elevate the adventure to new heights. Riven remains an artistic masterpiece and a puzzle adventure game that still …"