Riven is a premium adventure title from developer Cyan Worlds Inc. It's a first-person puzzle game based on the classic puzzler of the same name that was released back in 1997. This version is essentially remade from the ground-up and expanded to offer additional content for new and returning players to experience.

Building upon the original Riven: The Sequel To Myst game, the new Riven introduces much-needed updated graphics and features more narrative developments, as well as two ways to play it. Newcomers can try the demo version to get an idea of the gameplay.

Revisited and enhanced

The original award-winning puzzle game, Riven, garnered universal acclaim from gamers and reviewers alike. Many praised its expansive world-building and imaginative setpieces to help depict its mysterious narrative. It also had cleverly designed puzzles that combined interactivity and complex inner workings. It has been more than two decades since it came out to the world, and now comes a new self-titled release.

The new Riven game is fundamentally a remake of the original from the ground-up. The graphics are vastly improved with better detail and realistic effects for some of its key visuals. They also make interacting and solving its various complex and thought-provoking puzzles all the more immersive and satisfying. The narrative has also been expanded to include new plotlines that enhance the story while staying true to the original experience.

In addition, there are now two ways to play this new game, with the first being your standard mouse/keyboard combo or gamepad. The other is the aforementioned Virtual Reality mode for those who have VR headsets they can use. Take note of the system requirements needed in order to experience this game at its best. For those new to the game, take advantage of the demo.

The definitive experience

Whether this is your first foray into the franchise or a returning player, the new Riven game offers the definitive way to experience the classic game and all it has to offer. From the updated visuals to the expanded narrative and additional VR mode, it is an upgrade over the original in every way possible. It gets an easy recommendation and is a must-play.