military and espionage

Having played Myst, its two sequels, and every single adventure game Dreamcather Games has released over the years, I knew just by looking at the graphics on the box that I absolutely had to play this adventure game. The object, as far as I can tell, is to gather pieces of a letter and keep them out of the wrong hands. Honestly, the plot is beside the point as you find yourself wrapped up in the challenge of just memorizing where you've been and what you've already explored throughout the game's fictitious infrastructure. I bought this game at a time when I was craving some serious mental stimulation, and this game has provided at least that. The graphics are nothing to brag about, but they suffice once you get used to Quicktime's platform. At least the game is played using a first-person, point-and-click interface. The puzzles are just difficult enough to keep the game interesting, and you find yourself trying to memorize the lay of this twisted metal land (e.g. railroad tracks, bridges, pipes, electric doors, ladders, etc). I would highly recommend having a notepad handy just to take notes of the symbols, numbers, and any other oddball characters you view along the way. So far, the game appears to be so difficult, that it's blowing my mind, and this only fuels my desire to keep on playing. In a nutshell, the puzzles are excellently crafted and the plot is not overly complicated to deter from smooth gameplay. If you enjoyed playing Myst and its two sequels, you'll enjoy this game as well. I highly recommend it.

This game is simply great! Non-linear thinking. Tough puzzles which are simply brilliant and no need for cheats if you pay close attention. I can't wait for Rhem 2 to come out! That of course is just my opinion.

Now there does seem to be a good deal of controversey surrounding this game. I will simply cut through the discussion and sum up this whole Rhem situation once and for all.

The simple truth is:

1. The graphics are not bad. I've seen better but they aint bad.

2.If you got a good system then installation and play are easy.

3.Puzzles are the best i've ever seen. Yes, as good as the Myst series {which I also loved}.

4.Story is almost non-existent. You are simply in Rhem and need to get out. That's not to say there is no story, there is, it's just not much of one. But the good news is it doesn't really matter.

So to put a nail in this, the bottom line is- If you love a game similar to the Myst series and love a good story, then don't buy this game.

However if you crave mind bending puzzles and sometimes feel a little dissconnected from a story anyway {as I do}, then this game is for you!

That's it in a nutshell- Like story? Don't buy this game.

Love puzzles and don't really care much about story? Then buy this game. You WILL NOT be dissappointed!

This was fairly lousy. My fiance and I have been playing games like this for years, so we have plenty of practice and basis for comparison. The puzzles in Rhem tended to make very little (if any) sense in the context of the game, so they weren't logical. As for the graphics, it looks like someone went bonkers applying the same two or three textures to every possible surface. I think the people who designed this game need to go back and play some good quality games themselves so they can get an idea of what a puzzle game should be like. The end has no interest or closure...just basically, congratulations, you made it through.
Blah. Don't waste money on this.