DF Retro EX: Riven - An Adventure Classic Returns on PC & Meta Quest

An adventure classic first launched in 1997, Cyan's Riven was built around pre-rendered imagery and full motion video, expertly utilising the CD-ROM format. And now, in 2024, Riven has returned, with Cyan's original vision fully realised in Unreal Engine 5 with beautiful real-time 3D. John revisits the classic and concentrates on what made it original and distinct, before checking out the remake in all of its glory on high-end PC, PC VR and the intriguing Meta Quest port.

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00:00 - Introduction
00:44 - Cyan's Origins and Early VR
02:10 - What about Riven?
03:57 - The Spectacle of Riven
06:18 - Comparisons to the 1997 Original
14:44 - PC vs Meta Quest 3
22:19 - A Journey of Sound
25:28 - Wrap-up