MobyRank MobyScore
Macintosh
71
5.0
PlayStation
68
3.6
Windows
70
3.8

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.

Alternate Titles

  • "The X-Files: Le Jeu" -- French Title
  • "The X Files" -- PSX title
  • "Salaiset Kansiot" -- Finnish title

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Merchant Title Platform Price  
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The X-Files Game Windows $6.34  
The X-Files PlayStation $0.75  
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The X-Files Game    
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User Reviews

This game could have been an episode of the real television show. Windows Jeanne Bronze Star Contributing Member (75619)
A great live-action FMV game. Windows Simon SŠkafar (69)
More fun than watching an episode. PlayStation MAT Bronze Star Contributing Member (53452)
A very good adventure game Windows James1 (241)
Atmospheric to say the least! The game just pulls you in! PlayStation Gary Mee (1)

The Press Says

Mac Addict Macintosh Sep, 1998 4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars4 Stars 80
Power Play Windows Jul, 1998 79 out of 100 79
Spel för Alla PlayStation Dec, 1999 7 out of 10 70
Aventura y Cía Windows Jun 14, 2006 3.5 Stars3.5 Stars3.5 Stars3.5 Stars3.5 Stars 70
GameStar (Germany) Windows Jul, 1998 69 out of 100 69
PC Player (Germany) Windows Jun, 1998 64 out of 100 64
Quandary Windows Sep, 1998 3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars 60
Cincinnati Enquirer Windows 1999 2.5 Stars2.5 Stars2.5 Stars2.5 Stars2.5 Stars 50
Attack Games Windows Nov, 1998 5 out of 10 50
GameSpot PlayStation Nov 24, 1999 4.2 out of 10 42

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Trivia

This was the first game ever to be entered into the MobyGames database.


This entry was contributed by Brian Hirt (10044), Adam Baratz (1355) and Terok Nor (16793)
 

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