Riven

Adventure Game HotspotRichard Hoover

96/100

Riven is not a game, it is an experience. It’s a demanding, puzzle-intensive experience that isn’t for everyone, but with its gorgeous setting and a web of interconnectedness never seen before in free-roaming 3D, be prepared to make this remastered edition your world for a long time before you come out the other side, even if you’ve played the original.

Impulse GamerNay Clark

An already riveting adventure comes into fruition through the lens of VR! Riven is a puzzle adventure game developed and published by Cyan Worlds, Inc. and

Game RantCorey Hoffmeyer

9/10

Mechanically, Riven runs well as a first-person puzzle game. As opposed to the static maps of the original, this remake features full 3D places to wander and get lost in. That might be standard for a modern remake, but this version of Riven feels more natural than the original, almost as if this is the fullest realization of what the game was capable of. It's not perfect, by any means. The screenshot journal mechanic is a nice touch, but accessing it can be a little tiresome. The inventory system is also a little buggy visually, but not enough to be annoying. Overall, these are very minor issu...

Game SkinnyMatthew Kevin Mitchell

9/10

Riven (2024) confidently reimagines the beloved 1997 point-and-click puzzle game, which both long-time Myst franchise fans and newcomers seeking a challenging yet rewarding experience will love.

PC GamerKerry Brunskill

90/100

To be this good takes Ages.

CGMagazineJordan Biordi

9/10

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

COGConnectedJaina Hill

88/100

I knew going in that Riven was a remake of an older game, but it took me a while before I remembered the full original title: Riven 2: The Sequel to Myst. The title might conjure up an older, more opaque era of gaming. That’s a great reason to remake a game. With a classic story and even more classic puzzles, the original Myst games should be a staple. Unfortunately, as we a lot of old games, it can be a pain to get working. Even then you have to contend with old interfaces and antiquated menu. That’s why game remakes have so much potential. So does the new Riven stand toe-to-toe with the clas...

Checkpoint GamingKolby James

8.5/10

The original Riven (1997) was an epic follow-up to the seminal early 90’s point-and-click adventure game Myst. Shipping on no less than five compact discs back in the day it was a massive release, and turned out to be one of the most highly anticipated and biggest-selling games of the year.

TechRaptorErren Van Duine

8.5/10

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.

GamereactorClaus Larsen

8/10

So 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.

GameLusterAxel Cushing

8/10

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

GamingBoltVarun Karunakar

7/10

The second instalment in the Myst franchise does many things better than the one before it, but is that enough to make it stand out?