Amazon.com Review
Using a hints-before-solutions formula (so you won't accidentally expose something you don't want to), Unofficial Riven: The Sequel to Myst: Strategies and Secrets divulges all of the secrets you'll need to conquer each puzzle and win the game. Rather than splitting the helpful prodding and complete disclosures into separate sections, the book treats each puzzle individually with the advice escalating slowly across each page. The hints are pretty strong and the proximity of the solutions tempting, so you'll want to crack this one with care if you want to preserve the mystery of Riven. You'll find plenty of references to the original Myst story throughout to help you understand the people of Riven. This guide also includes excellent maps of the islands and information on the game's multiple endings.
Product Description
Like the layers of an onion, Riven is slowly revealed through carefully worded hints and tips. For the hopelessly confused, all secrets are finally exposed and a complete path through the game is shown with text and specially drawn maps. Written by a serious Myst-ophile who also brings enjoyable commentary and insight to the pages of this invaluable strategy guide, the book's cover is also specially designed to appeal strongly to the millions of fans who love the world of Myst and Riven. Here is the book Atrus didn't tell you about ...Don't enter the endangered world of the Rivenites without it!
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Riven: The Sequel to Myst Strategies & Secrets : Unofficial
- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: Sybex Inc; 1997-10
- Label: Sybex Inc
- Studio: Sybex Inc
- ISBN: 0782122159
- Average Customer Review:
 based on 6 reviews
- Sales Rank in Books: #1485173
Avg. Customer Review:
1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: BAD for your eyes. 2000-05-12
Comment: My eyes were tired after reading this book for only a few minutes. Ms. Danana must have thought that the absence of pictures could be compensated for by printing her confusing book on what she probably thought was atmospheric stock. The grey on grey mottled paper was aggrivating. and headache inducing. Don't waste your money!
0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Customer Rating:
Summary: BAD for your eyes. 2000-05-12
Comment: My eyes were tired after trying to read this book for only a few minutes. Ms. Danana must have thought that the absence of pictures could be compensated for by printing her confusing book on what she probably thought was atmospheric stock. The grey on grey mottled paper was aggrivating. and headache inducing. Don't waste your money!
5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: How I beat Riven 1999-08-26
Comment: THis book is a strategy guide to help mme beat the game. It gives me a lot of strategies and secrets to the game. It also lets me play the game earier. I go through five islands on the game and they all have names. It is a good book. I really enjoy reading it. It is about how to beat the game quicker. The book tis \two books in one. The first book tells me how to beat the game without ben giving me the nswers. The second one does give me the answers and it is easier.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: Useful but at times confusing. 1999-01-20
Comment: I quickly compared this book to a hints and solutions book I have for Myst and there are some things missing. For one, the Myst book had pictures that showed you what was being written about while there are no pictures in Riven. Drawings are provided which are helpful. At times you are expected to get back to locations and start from there with no idea how to get back without help. Even with these shortcomings the book is worthwhile especially for the price.
2 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Summary: in depth keeps you interested 1998-04-18
Comment: takes a lot of concentration to understand very in depth must have the cd rom game to fully understand
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