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Rated 5.5/10. "Playing Riven on the PlayStation is sort of like watching Star Wars on a
13" TV; you'll get the point but you're definitely missing something." By John Broady.
Reader reviews. 5 screen shots.
http://www.gamespot.com/ps/adventure/riventhesequeltomyst/
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GameSpot Review (PC)
Rated 7.8/10 by Jeff Sengstack. "It's a leisurely paced, all-encompassing, mentally
challenging experience. If you enjoyed Myst, you'll thoroughly enjoy Riven." Reader reviews. 5
screen shots.
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/adventure/riventhesequeltomyst/
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Review by Andrew "Zarf" Plotkin
"Strong in every aspect."
http://www.eblong.com/zarf/gamerev/riven.html
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Intelligamer Review
Rated 3/5. "With stunning graphics, excellent use of sound, and some interesting puzzles its
far from the worst adventure game I've ever played." By Christian Schock.
http://www.intelligamer.com/rpg/riven/riven.asp
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The Atlantic
"Why Riven -- despite its stunning visual achievements and its commercial appeal -- does not
live up to the magic of Myst." By Ralph Lombreglia.
http://www.theatlantic.com/unbound/digicult/dc9711.htm
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ChristianityToday
Short quotes from four Campus Life readers about the game.
http://www.christianitytoday.com/cl/8c6/8c6034.html
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Courier-Journal: Riven Weaves Its Spells and Captures Your Imagination
Review by Ric Manning. "However you approach Riven, prepare for a long embrace."
http://www.courier-journal.com/gizweb/cols/97/9710c.htm
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PIB Review
"It is bigger than Myst, in many ways it is better than Myst, but it isn't really innovative
which Myst was in its time."
http://www.pibweb.com/review/riven.html
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Console Domain
"It's definitely a thinker's game, and the pace of its movements and puzzles are not conducive
to racing through the game quickly."
http://www.consoledomain.com/psx/reviews/Riven.html
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Epinions.com (PlayStation version)
Player ratings of "Riven: The Sequel to Myst" for the Sony PlayStation.
http://www.epinions.com/game-Software-All-Playstation-Riven
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Epinions.com (PC version)
Player ratings of "Riven: The Sequel to Myst" for the PC.
http://www.epinions.com/game-Software-All-PC-Riven_The_Sequel_to_Myst
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Apollo Leisure Guide
Win95/Mac versions rated 94% by Gareth Dickson. "The best puzzle game ever made." Tells
very little about the game in order to allow you the pleasure of finding out about it while playing
it.
http://apolloguide.com/soft_revtemp.asp?cid=91
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Adventure Collective
Rated 3.75/5 by Joonas Linkola. "The atmosphere is surrealistic to the extreme, and the
puzzles are devilishly clever."
http://www.adventurecollective.com/reviews/riven.htm
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WorldVillage
Rated 4/5 by Rich Cunningham. "If you are looking for a mentally stimulating, cerebrally
challenging game that can leisurely be solved, then this is the game of the year for you."
http://www.worldvillage.com/wv/gamezone/html/reviews/riven.htm
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
"'Myst' sequel 'Riven' blows everything away" by Michael Gerst
http://www.kentuckyconnect.com/heraldleader/news/111697/tech5.html
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Game Revolution
Rated A by Thomas Garcia. "This game is a masterpiece and is worth every single penny."
http://www.game-revolution.com/games/mac/riven.htm
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Computer Games Online
"A beautiful work of art." by Steve Bauman
http://www.cdmag.com/articles/006/150/riven_review.html
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