Cyan Worlds, the creators and developers behind the Myst franchise, just announced that they are working on a remake of Riven: The Sequel to Myst. This "from-the-ground-up remake" will bring all of its complicated puzzles and adventure to both flatscreen gamers and those with VR headsets.
Cyan Worlds says that they are going to "blend the intricate puzzle-solving experience of the original with cutting-edge technology to create incredible visuals, a fully explorable 3D world, and the optional ability to jump in through VR platforms."
The original Riven was released back in 1997 for PC. Like Myst, the original Riven is a point and click adventure game. Players navigate through a variety of locations, all depicted as (mostly) still computer generated environments. A couple of months after its PC debut, Riven arrived on the PlayStation, which is where I got my first taste of the franchise. It's also the first game where I ever actually had to write down a bunch of notes in order to help solve the puzzles.
Specific release platforms and an exact release date were not shared.
This version of Riven is designed to be both a homage to its roots and a leap into the future of interactive storytelling. 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. Cyan Worlds is dedicated to ensuring that every player's experience is unique and memorable, whether longtime fans or newcomers to the series.
Key Features:
Key Features:
- Intricate Storytelling and Mind-Bending Puzzles: Challenge your intellect with Riven's cunning puzzles woven throughout its narrative.
- Immersive Environments and 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 and 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.
Wait i wonder how they're going to do the fmv bits, upscaled? Maybe they still have the original film.