My Many Epiphanies While Decoding the Moiety Animal Symbols - Riven #9

Welcome to my full walkthrough of "Riven: The Sequel to Myst," a captivating puzzle-solving, point-and-click, first-person exploration game developed by Cyan. In this "amnesia run," I'm playing the new real-time, fully-3D remake, released on June 25, 2024. This version features stunning updated graphics, improved controls, enhanced puzzles, and VR support.
Continuing the story from 1993's "Myst," I once again control "the Stranger," who must assist Atrus, an artisan and explorer, in rescuing his wife Catherine from the clutches of Gehn, Atrus's manipulative father and ruler of Riven: a beautiful world of interconnected islands. To save Catherine and return safely, I'll need to unravel the intricate mysteries of Riven, learn about its inhabitants, and confront the power-hungry Gehn. Who's telling the truth? What does that switch do? How do I open this door? Join me on this let's play to uncover all the answers!
Originally released by Cyan on October 31, 1997, "Riven" garnered critical acclaim and became the best-selling game of the year. Unlike its predecessor, this follow-up offers a more directionless approach to its puzzles and storytelling, but rewards with its expansive world building, deep lore, and gorgeous design. It's a game that has captivated me since I first played it 27 years ago, and I’m thrilled to dive into this modern remake and share the adventure with you.
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[@HeyImDiO]

I know it's not a huge change, but the face cam makes the video more enjoyable for me! It's interesting to see players' reactions in real time.

[@Jon]

Glad to hear that - Especially since it takes considerably more effort to incorporate it, haha.

[@GottkaiserFhqwhgod]

Loving this!

[@Ranjeetd2]

thanks .....only solved by your video

[@ihartevil]

yay you manged to keep your brain in your head instead of on furniture glad you took a break instead of beating yourself up

[@Jon]

> _"your brain in your head instead of on furniture"_ ... I genuinely have no idea what you're talking about 1/2 the time, haha.

[@ihartevil]

@@Jon your last comment to me about you bashing your head on furniture I bring up old stuff and bizarre references Might have been said to me on my jj account

[@ihartevil]

@Jon ya you said banging your head on anything in frustration and I turned that frustration into furniture

[@OZtwo]

odd your PacMan is aimed different then mine here..I have it pointing down? odd. (edit: and the animal numbering is different -- could it be random for all games?) (edit 2: yes, it seems that the code is random as mine was not the same has yours here)

[@HCN42]

there was already some randomness in the original game. the remake did expand on the amount i think. It makes it more interesting, as you need to know the logic behind a puzzle, instead of just copying someone's answer.