Although mesmerizing, the static graphics and sporadic animation beg a true 3D environment given current programming technology. This is a game best enjoyed with the lights off and the speakers cranked up. Riven is a sensory experience heavily dependent upon its very detailed graphics and sound effects. You explore by pointing/clicking on various items in each scene. You must solve a multitude of in-depth puzzles, in various shapes and formats, to find Catherine before the island destroys itself.Īll action is viewed from a first-person perspective in gorgeously rendered illustrations simulating 3D environments. You are directed by Atrus (the key proponent in Myst) to journey to the island of Riven to rescue his wife, Catherine, who has been imprisoned by his evil father, Ghen. Does Riven exceed the expectations of the Myst faithful while offering an inviting experience to newbies? Yes! On the Road Again Riven retains the ambience ot Myst, but new features, such as increased use of animation and live action footage, create even more believable environments. Myst addicts finally get a fix after a four-year withdrawal from compelling puzzles and compulsive gameplay with Riven, its 5-disc sequel. Riven will test your skills of observation and button clicking as you wander around the mysterious land. Of course, the environment is completely different, set in a whole new world. The game also features thousands of still images (or scenes) to interact with, a graphics engine that seems to be enhanced, and a full-length musical soundtrack.
So what about Riven makes it better? It's still early but there looks to be a more interesting story line, nearly three hours of animations and interaction with a bunch of different creatures and characters (something Myst lacked). But one thing that can't be denied about Myst is that it certainly looks good, from a rendered graphics standpoint, that is. Myst was often called "boring" and "too calm" for the average action-craving gamer, appealing more toward a middle-aged computer user. "Prepare to enter a world 'torn asunder' by timeless, unresolved conflicts, a world of incomparable beauty, intrigue and betrayal. It's not for everyone, but if you're even mildly interested, give it a try. A good game is a good game and Riven falls (or rather oozes) into that category. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I actually recommend Riven. Vet another odd effect this game had on me is that it can be so difficult to know what to do that when you do get something right, it encourages you to go one step further.
Riven is one of the most challenging games I've played in a long time, because you only get the most subtle hints of what to do, so you are forced to explore. The pace and therapeutic aura of the game is quite relaxing but the sheer vastness of the game is overwhelming at times. Being a gamer who cut his teeth on action games, Riven had a weird effect on me. Riven is a game that must be appreciated for what it is, or not be appreciated at all.
Now I know that isn't saying much, but given a chance, it's easy to see this game is miles ahead of Myst. And compared to Myst, there is a lot more interaction in Riven. The environments are very moody with excellent'music. Now although playing Riven hasn't convinced me to evangelize graphic adventures, there is a lot more to like here than in its prequel, Myst. I've never been a big fan of graphic adventures so I really wasn't expecting much from Riven.
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