Riven
A classic game, lovingly updated
$34.99 From
www.cyan.com
Needs macOS 14.5 or later
VETERAN MAC GAMERS might have fond memories of 1997’s Riven, a hair–pullingly tricky puzzler from Cyan. It has just been freshly updated with retooled mechanics and upgraded graphics, and if you love puzzles and want to be tested to your logical limits, it’s worth every cent.
Riven focuses on the father–and– son duo of Gehn and Atrus. Gehn harnessed ancient technology to forge the world of Riven through his writing, hoping to become the overlord of all existence. Yet his handiwork led to the world’s disintegration; Atrus, resentful at what his father did, escapes, leaving Gehn trapped —until you come along.