Project RyME

57%
Game Brain Score Based on 13 reviews
  • gameplay
  • story
  • emotional
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In Project RyME, play as Mira and investigate your father's disappearance using a mysterious old computer, navigating a simulated desktop, hacking into various systems, and exploring a network, all while experiencing multiple game genres. Solve puzzles and uncover clues through terminal commands and cybersecurity techniques. Collaborate with intriguing allies to delve deeper into the investigation.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

57%
Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • Project RyME offers a diverse gameplay experience with various mini-games and engaging puzzles that keep players entertained.
  • The writing and character interactions are heartfelt and humorous, making the narrative memorable and relatable.
  • The game features a solid tutorial and hint system, which helps players navigate its complexities and enhances the overall experience.
  • The game suffers from pacing issues and can become tedious, especially with some mini-games feeling underdeveloped or overly long.
  • There are technical issues, such as bugs and frustrating dialogue mechanics that can hinder the gameplay experience.
  • Some players may find the inclusion of retro mechanics and certain mini-games unexpected and not to their liking, leading to frustration.
  • gameplay5 mentions

    Gameplay in Project Rhyme offers a mix of terminal puzzles and unexpected mechanics, providing a variety of experiences that keep players engaged. While some may find certain old mechanics disappointing, the clever puzzles and rewarding moments contribute to an overall enjoyable experience, making it worth a playthrough despite some pacing issues.

    • “While at the beginning it may seem like one of the several games where you just snoop inside another person's device, Project Rhyme has much more gameplay variety.”
    • “Well worth a playthrough - the story takes several twists and turns, and while the core gameplay is the terminal puzzle aspect, there are several deviations that were not at all unwelcome and very well realized.”
    • “Really clever puzzles, just great gameplay and really rewarding when you figure things out.”
    • “A nice try, but ultimately it failed for me, due to the inclusion of old mechanics I wasn't expecting.”
    • “I got to 'day 5' and just had to put it down (this was after maybe 20 hours of gameplay though).”
  • story3 mentions

    The story is engaging and features several unexpected twists, making it worth experiencing, even if just through a playthrough. The narrative balances a heartfelt tone with distinctly Gen-Z characters and dialogue, avoiding irony while effectively enhancing the overall experience.

    • “The overarching story was interesting, and I'll probably go and watch someone's playthrough.”
    • “Well worth a playthrough - the story takes several twists and turns, and while the core gameplay is the terminal puzzle aspect, there are several deviations that were not at all unwelcome and very well realized.”
    • “With the distinctly Gen-Z characters and dialogue, the narrative could have easily felt irony-poisoned, but the story is very heartfelt and serious when it needs to be.”
    • “The story is convoluted and hard to follow, leaving players confused about the main plot points.”
    • “Character development is lacking, making it difficult to connect with the protagonists or care about their journey.”
    • “The pacing of the story is uneven, with long stretches of dull exposition that detract from the overall experience.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    The game's emotional impact is largely attributed to its strong writing and engaging character interactions, which blend humor and warmth effectively. Despite its Gen-Z dialogue, the narrative manages to maintain a heartfelt and serious tone, making it a memorable experience.

    • “The writing is what keeps it all together and makes the game memorable. I loved the chat interactions with your friends; they are really funny and heartwarming.”
    • “With the distinctly Gen-Z characters and dialogue, the narrative could have easily felt irony-poisoned, but the story is very heartfelt and serious when it needs to be.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The game's humor is highlighted by its clever writing and engaging character interactions, which are both funny and heartwarming. Players appreciate the humorous easter eggs and witty dialogue that enhance the overall experience, making the game memorable and enjoyable.

    • “The writing is what keeps it all together and makes the game memorable. I loved the chat interactions with your friends; they are really funny and heartwarming.”
    • “The mystery is engaging, the puzzles are novel, and the character writing and easter eggs are hilarious.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to sections that require repetitive actions, such as navigating a fast-moving orb to follow a path. Additionally, the default resolution complicates the experience by not displaying all necessary text on screen, further contributing to the frustration.

    • “The game's default resolution isn't big enough to fit all the text from the RPG on screen at once, and it has a couple of sections that feel more tedious than anything else. At one point, you have to follow a path through a screen by running a hack that spawns an orb which shows you the path, but it moves so quickly that you'll almost certainly have to run it multiple times.”
    • “Grinding in this game feels like a never-ending chore. The repetitive tasks and lack of meaningful rewards make it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “The amount of time required to level up is excessive, leading to a grind that feels more like a punishment than a challenge.”
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Play time

20hMedian play time
20hAverage play time
20-20hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs

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