Riven (Legacy) for Pc

Myst is obviously the most famous title in this series (and maybe even the entire point-and-click genre), but for my money the app tops the first game in pretty much every way. While Myst has plenty of interesting puzzles and an engaging story, the app weaves these same elements into a much richer and more immersive world. The graphics are dated to be sure, but top-notch production values (even by today's standards) and virtually no narrative handholding make it one of the few adventure games that truly allows the player to feel like an explorer as they traverse the deserted, decaying island world of the app. The one downside to this more ambitious approach is that I found the early going to be particularly frustrating, walking around the island over and over again looking for anything resembling a puzzle or even a clue to where a puzzle might be. Making any sort of forward progress in this game requires careful observation of the environment, and to make full use of the tiny scraps of information you uncover about the island and its inhabitants. The good news is that, if you can get past this steep learning curve, there are plenty of satisfying secrets waiting to be discovered at every turn. The story is minimal, but definitely heats up as the game goes on. In my opinion the app fully rewards the considerable effort it demands of its players, and provides the best adventure game experience to be found on the App Store.

I played this on my PC with the 5 CDs it came with back in 1998. I played Myst first and enjoyed it, but the app is the game that impressed me. The graphics were top notch for the time this was made and the improvement was so impressive that I could just stare at a scene for awhile and enjoy the view as if I was really there. Playing the game turns you into a bit of a snoop, a tinker of gadgets, knobs and switches, a thorough detective for clues, secret passages and doorways, and a bit of a thrill seeker- considering how real this game feels after awhile! Even though I used the hints on the Internet frequently to help me get through the game, I was captivated by every turn. The landscape is beautiful, colorful, similar to reality with an original touch. I had dreams about this game! I'm so excited the game makers have made this available for modern devices. I have played other sequels to Myst and the app and they are just as captivating. I hope those will be available here as well. I miss them very much.

For me, the app and Myst are the top two adventure games ever produced. One may need that to obsorb the following review. The bad: Game was assembled low-rez, and the animations are jerky, I assume to keep the size low enough to accommodate as many older machines as possible, thereby increasing profit. The original release was visually much nicer than this iPad version. The good: After so many years there is still nothing in the game world to match the creativity and style of this experience, though I have not seen obduction yet. Think about it, this game, though more like an interactive movie, contains all the elements of a Hollywood style production; trained actors, set design, costuming, audio/video engineers, lighting, script writing, etcetera. And it all comes together into a coherent and intriguing story. I can't name another game that comes close. I've been waiting for one but alas, it has not appeared. I do wonder about Rand's childhood. In the first installment he kills his sons, and the second his father who tries to kill him is jailed for life. That's rough man. Recommendations: If the original assets are still available, bring to I-devices a re-mastered hi-rez version so we can see the app in its original detail. Or maybe Real the app? Now that would be something to see! To Cyan: No one makes a game like you folks. Keep raising the bar.

I, like another reviewer, first played the app in the late 1990’s on a pc. This iPad version is amazingly good although, as others have said, the resolution is not quite as good and some of the movements are jerky. Still, it is more than adequate. I also concur with some of the remarks of others who have said that it is the best adventure game ever; at least I have never seen/played one better. Myst was great but the app is superb. Some of the puzzles are extremely challenging, but fair. This is an extremely absorbing and immersive game experience-very, very addicting! This production for iPad is also a great bargain- I seem to recall that the original PC version cost somewhere around $50 new in the 90’s.