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Information on the computer game Riven.

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About Riven
Screen Shots
D'ni Number Breakdown
Riven Walk Through
Technical Support

ABOUT RIVEN

Riven is the much anticipated sequel to the very popular game Myst. Like Myst, Riven brings the world back to life with stunning and unbelievable graphics, animations and sound.

  • 4,000 breathtaking images
  • Three hours of astonishing animation
  • Unprecedented graphic depth and detail
  • Two hours of alluring music and sound effects
  • Immerse, multi-track sound

If you have a DVD drive in your computer we highly recommend you purchase the DVD version of this game as it allows you to not have to switch the CDs, making the game much more enjoyable.

GAME INFORMATION
Released 11/1996
Game Name: Riven
Type: Adventure
GAME RATINGS
Game Play: 8.5
Graphics: 10
Sound: 8.0
Difficulty: 9.0
Overall Rating: 8.8
PC REQUIREMENTS
Computer: 100% IBM Compatible
Processor: Intel Pentium 100 MHz
Memory: 16 MB RAM
Drives: 4x CD-ROM drive
75 MB HDD space
Sound: Sound Blaster Compatible sound card that supports DirectX
Video: VGA 640x480 256 Colors  or higher-resolution that supports DirectX
Controls: Keyboard  / Mouse.
Operating System: Windows 95, Windows 98
DirectX: DirectX 5.0
Multiplayer:
Advisory: All Ages
Other:
Price: $40.00 - $50.00
PC DVD REQUIREMENTS
Computer: 100% IBM Compatible
Processor: Intel Pentium 166 MHz
Memory: 16 MB RAM
Drives: Generate 2 DVD
82 MB HDD space
Sound: Sound Blaster Compatible sound card that supports DirectX
Video: VGA 640x480 256 Colors  or higher-resolution that supports DirectX
Controls: Keyboard  / Mouse.
Operating System: Windows 95, Windows 98
DirectX: DirectX 5.0
Multiplayer:
Advisory: All Ages
Other:
Price: $30.00 - $40.00
MAC REQUIREMENTS
Computer: Macintosh
Processor: 90MHz PowerPC or faster
Memory: 9 MB RAM
Drives: 4x CD-ROM drive
65 MB HDD space
Sound:
Video: Thousands of colors running at 640 x 480 or higher-resolution
Controls: Keyboard  / Mouse.
Operating System: System 7.5 or higher
Multiplayer:
Advisory: All Ages
Other:
Price: $30.00 - $40.00
Index

Category:
Games

Companies:
The Learning Company

Related Pages:
Myst

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SCREEN SHOTS

 

D'NI NUMBER BREAKDOWN

To break many of the puzzles in Riven the player needs to have an understanding of the D'ni Number System. The player will find the first 6 numbers of these numbers in the school which is accessed through the submarine in the Jungle island (additional information on how to access this on our Walkthrough. Below is a helpful chart with each of the D'ni numbers and the breakdown for each of them.

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