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Riven: The Sequel to Myst Hints

How can I free Catherine from the Prison Island?

  • 1 of 7: She won't go with you until you can prove that you're willing to stop Gehn.
  • 2 of 7: Once you've used the prison book, you can explore his house.
  • 3 of 7: Something in there will give you a clue as to how you can free Catherine.
  • 4 of 7: Look for the alarm clock-like device next to his bed.  It will make a series of noises when you click on it.
  • 5 of 7: And the controls on the ground level of the elevator to Catherine's prison make similar noises.
  • 6 of 7: Click on the buttons to copy those noises, and then pull the lever.  The cage will then open.
  • 7 of 7: The sequence apparently changes every time you play the game.