When I was a kid, long before I was clever enough to actually solve the puzzles, I would wander around the world of Riven and simply experience the mysterious and compelling atmosphere. The prerender + FMV look is so distinctive and attractive, and these paintings capture that while also giving it an organic feel that meshes very well with the vibe of the world.
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in reply to @dynasoar5's post:
I've never played Riven but that lake (?) looks so fantastical and cool. I love the visible brushstrokes here, and your grasp of lighting is so inviting. I could stare up into that sky forever, this all is so damn pretty.
thank you! i recommend playing it some time. probably my most favorite game.
It’s nice thinking about going into the world of Riven and just doing some plein air painting :)
So, I know very little about this game, but when I was a kid, my dad played it and showed it to me. I had no idea what it was called, and I tried to find info about it online to no avail. I only knew what it looked like.
But the first image here jumped out at me. That's it!!
Thank you for contextualizing this thing I saw over twenty years ago. Still never played it, but feels good to know.
in reply to @nex3's post:
it's a puzzle game i know ill be able to replay in the future, not bc ill forget the puzzles, but bc i will want to visit the world again
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