Riven: The Sequel To Myst
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😊 8.1/10
(Playstation - JP, Action & Adventure)
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Developed_By:
Cyan Productions
Published_By:
Acclaim
Released On:
30 Nov 1997
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After the Stranger has rescued Atrus, the master of "linking books", from the imprisonment caused by his sons, a new task awaits the hero. Atrus's wife, Catherine, has been taken by Gehn, his own father. Gehn has appointed himself as the one to rule the Age of Riven, and has driven his world to collapse. Now he holds Catherine hostage on Riven, hoping that his son will restore the book link to the Age and free him from there. The Stranger is requested by Atrus to travel to Riven and find a way to rescue Catherine.
Riven is a sequel to Myst, and is very similar to its predecessor in gameplay style, controls, and visual presentation. The game world is presented as a series of computer-generated still screens; the player explores it in a point-and-click fashion. Interaction with the environment is possible only when said environment is highlighted as a "hot spot", and is also performed by simple clicking. Like its predecessor, Riven is heavy on puzzles, which rarely include using inventory items, but usually involve understanding and manipulating the complex environments and machinery of the game world.
eBay Product ID:
1222395199 (Japan)
EAN-13:
4988601003056 (Japan)
Sony PN:
SLPS-01180/01181/01182/01183/01184 (Japan)
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Number of Offline Players:
1 Player
Save Game Methods:
External Storage
Number of Players Supported:
1 Player
Input Devices Supported/Optional:
Mouse Compatible, Gamepad
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Manual
Game Guide
Extracted from the original game manual
Riven is a puzzle adventure game, a sequel to Myst, where players explore an immersive world by solving environmental puzzles. The game encourages deep immersion through its atmosphere and sound design.
Story
MESSAGE FROM THE CREATORS
Well, here we are again. For some of you this will be a new journey, for others it is just a continuation after a brief hiatus. Either way, what you are about to experience is the culmination of our blood, sweat and tears over the last four years (OK, maybe not blood).
Riven was designed to be an immersive experience. So, shut the door, turn down the lights, turn up the sound, sit in a comfortable chair, and let yourself be drawn into the world of Riven.
And for goodness sake, use a pair of headphones!
Sincerely,
The Riven Development Team
RIVEN
THE SEQUEL TO MYST
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Press Any Button
Copyright
Software copyright 1997 Cyan, Inc. and Sunsoft. All Rights Reserved.
Distributed by Acclaim Entertainment, Inc.
How to Play
STARTING UP
A Memory Card is required to play this title.
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Set up your PlayStation™ game console according to the instructions in its instruction manual.
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Make sure the power is OFF before inserting or removing a compact disc. Insert the RIVEN 1 disc and close the disc cover. If you wish to save your game, insert a Memory Card (sold separately) into Memory Card Slot 1.
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Insert game controllers and turn on the PlayStation™ game console.
RIVEN supports the Sony Mouse (sold separately). If you wish to use the Mouse, plug it into Controller Port 1 now.
Follow on-screen instructions to start a game.
Riven is for one player.
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RESET BUTTON
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POWER BUTTON
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POWER INDICATOR
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SONY PlayStation
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DISC COVER
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CONTROLLER PORT
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OPEN BUTTON
PLAYING THE GAME
Start Screen
You will come to the main Start Screen.
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Move the cursor to Game Start and press or to begin a new game.
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Move the Cursor and press or to Continue to load a previously saved game from the Memory Card.
Basics
Moving through Riven is simple and intuitive. Use the Directional Buttons to position the pointer where you would like to go, then "click" by pressing the BUTTON or BUTTON. (If you have a Mouse, LEFT CLICK.)
When you would like to move forward, click near the center of the screen. When you want to turn right or left, click on the right or left side of the view.
Details
You are able to turn either 90° or 180° from most locations by moving the hand pointer to the left or right side of the view and clicking. When the hand pointer changes to point either left or right, you will turn 90° in that direction.
Likewise when the pointer changes to point left or right with a bent finger, clicking will turn you 180° in that direction. It also may be possible to look or move up and down in certain areas. In these cases, when the pointer is near the top or bottom of the screen, the regular hand pointer with the thumb extended will change to a pointer that points up or down with the thumb retracted.
In some locations, when you are very close to an object, clicking to the side of the object will move you back one step. Some areas are not accessible. Clicking on these areas will have no effect, indicating that they are not valid paths and contain no important information.
Sound plays an important part in Riven. Listen carefully for valuable clues if you hope to complete the game!
ZIP MODE
Riven has a Zip Mode which enables quick transportation to places you have already been. When Zip Mode is turned on at the In Game Options menu, the pointer changes into a lightning bolt when it is over certain objects or areas.
Clicking will zip you to these areas immediately, bypassing all the areas in between. You can only zip to a location you have previously visited. Be careful: if you use Zip Mode too early or without care, you may miss some important details in the areas that you are bypassing.
You can only use Zip Mode to zip to locations on the same disc.
MANIPULATING OBJECTS
Basics
If you want to examine or use an object, just click it, or click and drag it.
Details
Clicking an object will either bring that object closer to you or bring you closer to the object. If the object is functional, clicking it may activate it, or manipulate it (such as turning on a switch or flipping the pages of a book). If the object is not important, clicking it may have no effect.
It is also possible to move some objects, such as switches and levers, by dragging them. If an object can be dragged, the regular pointer will turn into an open hand.
When you click the object, the pointer will change into a grabbing hand and you will be able to move the object. There are a few objects which can be picked up and carried with you. When one of these objects is selected, it will automatically come into your possession. To access an item you have picked up, go to the Book and Journals option.
OPTIONS
During a game, press the START BUTTON to pause the game and bring up the OPTIONS MENU (RIGHT CLICK if using a Mouse). Use the Directional Button to move the cursor to an option, then press the or BUTTON (LEFT CLICK on Sony Mouse) to select it. Option settings typically range from 1 (low) to 5 (high).
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Cursor Speed: Adjust how freely your cursor moves on the screen.
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Scroll Speed: Adjust the speed of transitions at the side of the screen.
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Memory Card: Choose to Save your place in a game or load a previously saved game. You can save your progress at any time during a game. You will also be given the option to save when changing discs.
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Zip Mode: Toggle Zip Mode ON or Off.
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Book and Journals: Use this option to view the Books and Journals you have collected. Click on the desired item to open it for viewing. To close it, move the cursor to either side of the screen to bring up an Exit prompt.
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Exit: Exit the options menu and return to your game in progress.
MENU
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Cursor speed 12345
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Scroll speed 12345
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Memory card save load
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Zip mode on off
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Book and Journals
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EXIT
876.16 Revisions to Riven completed. There are still a number of minor adjustments which need to be made, but the
Controls
DIRECTIONAL BUTTONS
MOVE CURSOR TO LEFT EDGE OF SCREEN
BUTTON
MOVE CURSOR TO RIGHT EDGE OF SCREEN
L2 BUTTON
CLICK/PERFORM ACTION
R2 BUTTON
CLICK/PERFORM ACTION
+ Directional Button
Moves cursor to edge of screen Directional Button is aimed at.
L1 + R1
center the cursor
Tips & Maps
Saving Games
To save a game, select SAVE in the Options Menu or when prompted at a disc change, then choose an empty slot or overwrite an existing one. Your current location and collected items will be saved.
Loading Games
To load a game, select LOAD in the Options Menu or after selecting Continue at start up, then choose the desired game slot to resume your game from that saved location.
Memory System in Riven
Riven does not have an Internal Memory Manager; to delete other games from the Memory Card, you must quit Riven and use the PlayStation Memory Manager.
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