Schizm: Mysterious‎ Journey (PC, 2001) ML283

Schizm: Mysterious Journey (PC, 2001) SHIPS FAST - NEXT BUSINESS DAY! PRODUCT INFORMATION * Set in a relatively near future, the first-person graphic adventure Schizm: Mysterious Journey confronts the player with a captivating theme for its puzzles. Written in collaboration with science fiction author Terry Dowling, the story begins in the year 2083 as human beings first land on the world of Argilus. The strange planet is home to well-constructed buildings and industrial infrastructure. Entire towns and cities exist on the planet's surface, but there is no sign of any remaining inhabitants. Doors are left open, projects half-finished, and machinery still in working order, yet Argilus appears completely deserted. Schizm adds a few twists to the conventional 3D point-and-click adventure by involving two different protagonist characters, both controlled by the player. The two heroes can operate independently, exploring different parts of the strange world at the same time, though certain challenges require that the two work together as a team for success. Schizm features a variety of puzzle types, ranging from more abstract logic problems to context-specific, story-related conundrums. The game is designed to offer non-lineal gameplay and the adventurer has a good deal of freedom in choosing his or her own course through this mysterious journey.