Riven: The Sequel to Myst
Riven: The Sequel to Myst is a graphic puzzle-adventure game developed by Cyan and released in 1997. It continues the story of Myst and follows the player on a journey to rescue Atrus’s wife, Catherine, from a crumbling world. The game features pre-rendered environments with complex, interconnected puzzles and minimal direct guidance. Its graphics, sound design, and game world design were praised for their depth and realism. Riven expanded upon the narrative and scope of Myst’s gameplay and became one of the most acclaimed adventure games of its time.
Story
After the Stranger has freed Atrus, the master of the "connecting books", from the imprisonment caused by his sons, a new task awaits the hero. Atrus' wife, Katharina, has been kidnapped by Gehn, his own father. Gehn has proclaimed himself ruler of the Age of Riven and driven his world to ruin. Now he is holding Catherine hostage on Riven in the hope that his son will restore the book connection to the Age and free him from there. The Stranger is asked by Atrus to travel to Riven and find a way to rescue Catherine.