71
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3.8
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Description

As an extension of one of the most long-running television series of all time, The X-Files, play through the eyes of Special Agent Craig Willmore, a new FBI field investigator brought in to locate missing agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully whose last location was the Everett, Washington, area. In this "movie quality" video production, characters are played by the actors and actresses from the show, including Gillian Anderson (Scully) and David Duchovny (Mulder).

As the game begins, you are given a briefing of your mission. Gather up all state-of-the-art spy tools (night vision goggles, a digital camera, PDA, lock picks, evidence kit, a standard issue revolver, handcuffs and badge) and then head out to follow their trail. As you explore the various locations, take photographs, pick up pieces of evidence and talk with people. Use your Newton PDA to access the navigational map, to make notes and send/receive e-mail. Trace telephone numbers, run background checks and license plate ids and even post an All Points Bulletin on missing persons using the computer network at your home or office. By using photo viewer software, download field photographs to the computer where they can be enlarged and studied more closely for clues.

Features include emotion icons for interjecting different tones during conversations (mean, humorous or technical) which effect the answer given. An in-game hint system, Artificial Intelligence, can be set on or off. In addition, there are multiple endings as a direct result of actions you take.

The Truth Is Out There ... Trust No One

Alternate Titles

  • "The X Files" -- PSX title
  • "Salaiset Kansiot" -- Finnish Title

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User Reviews

This game could have been an episode of the real television show. Jeanne Bronze Star Contributing Member (58317) 3.5 Stars3.5 Stars3.5 Stars3.5 Stars3.5 Stars
A great live-action FMV game. Simon SŠkafar (70) 4.4 Stars4.4 Stars4.4 Stars4.4 Stars4.4 Stars
A very good adventure game James1 (248) unrated

The Press Says

Entertainment Weekly Jun 19, 1998 B+ 83
PC Player (Denmark) 1998 8 out of 10 80
Power Unlimited Sep, 1998 7.1 out of 10 71
Adrenaline Vault, The (AVault) Jun 16, 1998 3.5 Stars3.5 Stars3.5 Stars3.5 Stars3.5 Stars 70
GameStar (Germany) Jul, 1998 69 out of 100 69
Just Adventure Jul 24, 2002 B- 67
PC Player (Germany) Jun, 1998 64 out of 100 64
Gaming Entertainment Monthly 1998 61 out of 100 61
GameSpot Jun 19, 1998 5.1 out of 10 51
WomenGamers.com Jul 02, 1999 5 out of 10 50

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Trivia

The Playstation version comes on 4 CD's and has degraded graphics compared to the PC version.


This entry was contributed by Brian Hirt (9991), Adam Baratz (1362) and Terok Nor (10544)
 

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