Rhem I , II and III

[MkayShock Madness]

What about the other parts of the series?
Will they be released on steam too?

[LastNonak]

That would be really great!

[Ryunaker]

I'd like this, too; I prefer, generally, to start with #1, after all, in a series.

[knut164]

Dear friends, the next step is indeed RHEM I SE. I've already started with the work but because RHEM I is already 15 years old there is a lot of work to do to make it fit for the newest OS and to add some new areas and puzzles... Yours Knut

[Reaper Madness]

Thank you for answering, as well as actively trying to bring to Steam older iterations in the series. As with many other Steam users who enjoyed the series back in the day, there is always a strong demand to have a beloved series' entire run available on Steam, though I know the work involved to do so is considerable. The fact that you are attempting to add some new areas and puzzles as well goes far beyond even what most developers do, many of whom just dump the title on Steam without any real attempt at compatability, let alone refinement. Hope the series debut on Steam does well for your team.

[Smiling Spectre]

Originally posted by knut164:

because RHEM I is already 15 years old there is a lot of work to do to make it fit for the newest OS and to add some new areas and puzzles...

I can understand this... but what about newer entries? Are they too old for the newest OSes too?

[knut164]

RHEM I SE will be the next step. I'll update and expand RHEM II and RHEM III to the SE-level afterwards. The intention is to unite all 4 RHEM-SE-versions and the new to make RHEM V in one huge world. The doors with the StarKey (as you can find already in RHEM III and RHEM IV) are the passage-ways between this areas. To solve RHEM V you have than go back to RHEM I, II, III and IV to find objects and clues.
But back to the question: RHEM I, II, III is NOT running on the newest MacOSX systems but on Windows they are often (but not always) still working. The need to update results also from the ambitious project to make a RHEM V a fusion including the 4 other RHEMs. Therefore RHEM I, II, III and IV have to raise (in programming and the possibility to move from one area to another) to a equal level. Yours Knut

[Smiling Spectre]

Originally posted by knut164:

The intention is to unite all 4 RHEM-SE-versions and the new to make RHEM V in one huge world.

Wow. I seen such ambitious project only once, and it was Might and Magic 4+5. But nothing like "uniting _old_, previously independent games"! It seems, you will be first here! :) I wish you luck and very interested to see the results. Thank you for elaborating! :)

[Adoru]

It would be magnificent! Waiting for it eagerly. Good luck!

[the merkin jerk]

is there much story in these games or can I get by playing RHEM IV until RHEM I, II, and III are (re)released?

[LastNonak]

There`s definitely not much story. Play Rhem IV before RHEM I and you won`t get spoiled on any story parts

[cbertino]

I would love to see Rhem I, II and III updated and the concept for Rhem V is fabulous. I wish all the best for the developer and his team. I can't wait.

[c5]

Originally posted by knut164:

Dear friends, the next step is indeed RHEM I SE. I've already started with the work but because RHEM I is already 15 years old there is a lot of work to do to make it fit for the newest OS and to add some new areas and puzzles... Yours Knut

Awesome! I've always wanted to try this series.

[Aradesh3K]

Wow, that's some pretty impressive goal for Rhem V! Thanks for all of your hard work, an I look forward to everything that is to come!

I remember playing the first RHEM game. I'm pretty sure I still have the CD of it somewhere.

[Sea Sharp]

Can't wait to see the other episodes on Steam.
I think i do own a CD-Rom retail of the first one but i doubt it would run on my current machine.

Too bad Steam didn't exist at the time, i bet those games would be way more popular.

[TJ]

Looking forward to a restart of RHEM from the first game. The idea of joining all parts is very interesting.
The beauty of RHEMs puzzles and world is unique and i.m.o. transcends the ordinary. Something to do with engaging deep layers of cognition. Good luck with the work Knut!