"Riven is actually much more than a sequel to Myst," said Rand Miller, co-designer of Myst and Riven. "We are very concerned about driving the potential of interactive games and story telling much further. The lessons we learned from making Myst, listening to Myst players, and writing two novels based on the ages of Myst helped us craft a world which extends and deepens the Myst story. And this time, with a larger team of talented people and using more powerful tools, we're creating a much richer, more detailed, immersive experience."