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Game entry

Riven: The Sequel to Myst

1997 · Point-and-click, Puzzle, Adventure · PC, Mac, PlayStation, Saturn, Windows Mobile · Acclaim Entertainment

Riven: The Sequel to Myst is ranked no. 1,727 among the best video games of all time by GameForever voters, with an ELO score of 1,509 and 39% of duels won.

World rank

no. 1,727

ELO score

1,509

Wins

39%

Duels played

69

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About Riven: The Sequel to Myst

Riven: The Sequel to Myst is a graphic adventure puzzle game developed by Cyan and released in 1997. It continues the story of Myst, following the player’s journey to rescue Atrus’s wife, Catherine, from a decaying world. The game features pre-rendered environments with complex, interconnected puzzles and minimal direct guidance.
Its visuals, sound design, and world-building were praised for their depth and realism.
Riven expanded on Myst’s narrative and gameplay scale, becoming one of the most acclaimed adventure games of its time.

ELO progression

Score moved from 1,500 to 1,509 ELO points over the last 123 days.

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Direct record on the most played match-ups.

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The games Riven: The Sequel to Myst sits between in the world ranking.

  1. 1,724 Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story 1,509
  2. 1,725 Pokémon Scarlet 1,509
  3. 1,726 Dirt 4 1,509
  4. 1,727 Riven: The Sequel to Myst 1,509
  5. 1,728 Crash Nitro Kart 1,509
  6. 1,729 Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit - Remastered 1,509
  7. 1,730 Scum 1,509

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