RAMA

by Sierra

Product Features

• First release 1996. 3 CDs. NOT XP COMPATIBLE, but Windows 95/98/ME native, also has DOS-native version on CDs.
• A Myst-style point-and-click adventure, based on the best-selling books by Arthur C. Clarke and Gentry Lee.
• The vast and complex world of RAMA holds five enormous cities, a cylindircal sea, and countless dangers.
• Your survival depends on interpeting languages and cultures of creatures never before encountered. Learn to communicate with the Octospiders aboard RAMA by working intricate color puzzles.
• Come face-to-face with Arthur C. Clarke, your personal guide, during key moments in the adventure.

Product Details

• ASIN: B0007OMLV0
• Media: CD-ROM
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #32,130 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

From the back of the box: "NOTHING CAN PREPARE YOU... an immense alien craft, from the distant depths of space, has suddenly and unexpectedly entered our solar system. You are a replacement astronaut sent to enter and explore this artificial world... to discover its purpose and reveal its secrets for humankind. RAMA is a startling world of bizarre architecture, engineering marvels and alien wonders. Launched by an unknown intelligence commanding technologies we do not understand, RAMA presents the human mind with its greatest challenge. Decipher a series of complex alien puzzles, avoid unseen dangers, and reveal tantalizing clues - you may even survive to report your mysterious findings."

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You don't have to be a Mensa member to like this game., February 25, 2005

By 

Aditya Joshi "@p@th31st" (Oakland, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: RAMA (CD-ROM)

This game is for those who like to explore. The environment to be explored comes straight from one of the finest minds to ever write science fiction. Those who have read Arthur C. Clarke's "Rama" series of books will not be disappointed by this fabulous game (which includes some video commentary by the great man himself, as well as an apology if you happen to die in the game :)).

This game will show you what a REALISTIC alien encounter might look like. No xenophobia, no futile wars. Just two (or more) intelligent species warily feeling each other out. Also, don't be fooled by the age of this game. The graphics are excellent (not too flashy but quite adequate). The puzzles are not Myst style puzzles in that they are actually part of a greater whole :)

5+ stars for this one.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A game from a father of science fiction, August 7, 2009

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Shirley U. Jest (MD USA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: RAMA (CD-ROM)

Before playing this game, I would recommend that you read at least: "Rendezvous With Rama" by Arthur C. Clarke and "Rama II" by Arthur C. Clarke and Gentry Lee.
It would also help to review base 8 and base 16 number systems. There is also a computer mapping bug in the game. If you are a kid and still want to play the game,
I would also recommend that you read the walkthrough of the game. This runs in DOS or Win95. I played on my Windows98 (:p) machine. You could probably play using DOSBox or something. It really is a fascinating game because I am a big fan of the books. That's all I have to say about that.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Game from an Excellent Author, August 25, 2005

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Holy Schnike "Jalalabad" (Fartbutt, Stink Valley, MO) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: RAMA (CD-ROM)

I assume that many know of the Book Series "RAMA" because of the other book, perhaps the greatest achievement in science fiction, "2001: A Space Odyssey" from author Arthur C. Clarke. The game is very mystifying, filled with many puzzles that relate to math.

I like the robots that inhabit the world. They are freakin' cool! I like the crab and spider ones the best! They will kick your butt!!!!

BUY THIS GAME!!