Buzzapp Master 
Reviewers Liked
A faithful remake of a classic
Exceptionally well-crafted puzzle design that challenges you to piece together clues from your entire journey
Incredible world-building and lore that make you want to uncover more
Level design is fantastic
Reviewers Didn’t Like
Pop-in graphics happened fairly regularly
Some puzzles are tough
Not for the casual gamer
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Expert reviews and ratings
90
Riven’s as captivating in 2024 as it’s ever been. It’s an inventive puzzle game that demands an intense yet unhurried sort of commitment, and then lavishly rewards those who give it. It’s a vibrant alien world layered with lore and secrets. It has plenty of new twists on old solutions that will surprise its biggest fans but still appear seamlessly integrated to everyone else.
By PCGamer
on June 24, 2024
70
Riven is a ground-up remake of the 1997 classic puzzle adventure and sequel to Myst, with stunning visuals and expanded story. With the titular world on the edge of collapse, you help Atrus attempt a daring rescue of his wife from his father, the despotic Gehn.
By TheGamer
on June 24, 2024
90
Riven’s remake somehow achieves the impossible – all at once rewarding the nostalgia and support of long-time fans, embracing wild creativity, and fully realizing the needs of a modern audience. The 1997 classic is reborn as one of the year’s best puzzle games.
By PCGamesN
on June 24, 2024
80
While Riven is difficult, Cyan Worlds has done a remarkable job remaking one of the most influential puzzle games of all time.
By God is a Geek
on June 24, 2024
90
Much like its updated predecessor RIVEN is an incredible remake of one of gaming’s most iconic puzzle games.
By CGMag
on June 24, 2024
88
The puzzles are as opaque as they ever were, which is what a lot of people like about them. I think we need more remakes like Riven, that capture as much as they can about how games felt back then. That’s how we move forward, that’s how games get even better.
By COG
on June 24, 2024
100
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’ve created a majestic piece of art, and a world worth exploring all over again. It’ll test your mind, it’s a feast for your eyes and ears, and if you enjoy deep puzzles, it’s a game you absolutely cannot miss.
By Gaming Trend
on June 24, 2024
It’s striking how ahead of its time Riven was back in 1997—that much is clear while playing this remake. The aforementioned The Witness and The Talos Principle, along with many of the popular walking simulators in recent years, owe a lot to Riven, which put together an immersive, cohesive world unlike anything seen up to that point. If you don’t mind slowing down and taking notes, it’s arguably still better than the vast majority of the games that have followed it. In many ways, it has aged better than Myst, and I prefer the Riven remake to the Myst remake so far.
By Ars Technica
on June 30, 2024
If you’re a Riven fan, you simply must play this version. If you’ve never played Riven, there’s no better opportunity. Escaping into another world is not just the external promise of the Myst games, but the actual premise, and Riven’s update brings those two things closer than ever before.
By Polygon
on June 30, 2024
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