Myst and Riven: The World of the D'ni

Video games have become a major cultural force, and within their history, Myst and its sequel Riven stand out as influential examples. Myst and Riven: The World of the D'ni is a close analysis of two of the most popular and significant video games in the history of the genre, investigating in d...

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Main Author: Wolf, Mark (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Ann Arbor University of Michigan Press 2011
Series:Landmark Video Games
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