Riven — Conversation With The Creative Team

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Published on April 12, 2024 5:00:27 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThT_g0lQW4c

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Riven (1997)

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Rand Miller, Robyn Miller, and Richard Vander Wende, the creators behind 1997's monster hit video game, Riven, recently sat down to talk about their experiences. This is an excerpt from their longer roundtable discussion.

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What do you think? Were the journals integral to your experience when you played Riven, or were they something you skipped?

Riven is a modern remake of 1997’s monster hit Riven: The Sequel To Myst, and a love letter to the classic narrative-driven puzzle games of the ‘90s. When exploring the decaying age of Riven, Cyan Worlds wants the player to feel like an archeologist, slowly unraveling the many mysteries of the D’ni and Rivenese mythologies. Through careful exploration of Riven’s five enigmatic islands, players will uncover clues, decipher foreign languages, and immerse themselves in the game’s intricate lore. Riven encourages players to lose themselves in its world and find solutions to the game’s puzzles through careful and profound reflection, examination, and contemplation of the environment.

Leveraging modern-day technology and the power of Unreal Engine 5, Cyan Worlds aims to recreate and expand on its vision for Riven with development focused on delivering native experiences on both flatscreen and VR platforms. The game will offer an unparalleled level of immersion, allowing players to truly feel part of the enigmatic D’ni Empire while exploring the decaying age of Riven. With new puzzles, expanded storylines, and breathtaking visuals, even those who know the original by heart will find themselves lost again in its depths.

Key Features:
● Intricate Storytelling & Mind-Bending Puzzles: Challenge your intellect with Riven's cunning puzzles woven throughout its narrative.
● Immersive Environments & Stunning Graphics: Explore surreal islands, each meticulously crafted with unparalleled attention to detail, from dense, lush jungles to awe-inspiring caverns.
● An Expanded World To Explore: Encounter an immersive and visually stunning world that will captivate newcomers and reveal new mysteries for long-time fans.
● Fully Re-imagined Gaming Experience: Experience Riven like never before, with free movement through a real-time 3D environment. Whether you're a seasoned adventurer returning to Riven or a newcomer eager to explore Riven’s mysteries for the first time, this immersive and visually stunning world will captivate you.
● Truly Immersive Experience Developed In Parallel For Flatscreen & VR: Cyan Worlds is simultaneously developing the flatscreen and VR versions of the game to ensure a high-quality experience regardless of players’ platform of choice.

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