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8.0Riven returns with a superb remake that modernises its mysterious world while its multi-layered brain teasers remain as tricky as ever.
Riven
Cyan Worlds, Inc. · Jun 25, 2024
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Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.
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- Gaming Bolt7.0GOOD Riven thrives on nostalgia and intrigue in equal measure, and it could prove highly addictive for anyone who enjoys puzzle-heavy experiences.
- COGconnected8.2Riven may hew too closely to Myst, yet has that enticing mixture of storytelling and exploration. Plus it has both flat and PSVR 2 versions.
- Game Rant9.0More than the Myst remake (which is also excellent), Riven shines in a way that few puzzle games do nowadays. Great care has been taken to provide a meaningful challenge, but in a way that doesn't feel obtuse or impossible. For fans of puzzle games, Riven is an incredibly rewarding experience.
- GameCritics7.5Ultimately, my advice to anyone interested would be to try Riven ’24, but to give it only quiet evenings, with nothing on in the background and a notepad at hand. Savor the world, take in all of its wind-kissed, sea-girt coasts, jewel-like lagoons, and its bright stone facades cut with geometric planes of sun and shade. Prepare to go slowly, prepare to think, and prepare to synthesize. Also, prepare to get stuck. Even with its modernizations, Riven ’24 is an uncompromising experience, though it has incredible things to show those willing to make the journey.
- Game Reactor8.0So should you play Riven (2024)? The game is not for everyone, but you have to take your hat off to a developer who doesn't compromise on their game design. There is a logic that you have to catch and you have to have the patience to let the game unfold. If you don't, Riven (2024) is not for you. If you have the patience, Riven (2024) is a fantastic adventure where the puzzles and the world are the star.
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