Advanced Search Beta »
Basic Search Fields
The X-Files Game PC
Metascore
56 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 11
  3. Negative: 3 out of 11
view
per page
  1. Adventure Gamers
    80
    The X-Files Game will delight fans of the series by placing them wholly inside a world of lies and conspiracy, complete with a torrent of in-jokes and interaction with their favourite series regulars. Even non-fans will enjoy this spooky sci-fi romp, due to its slick interface, gripping plot-line and highly immersive quality.
  2. Adrenaline Vault
    70
    Not as good as "Blade Runner," but about on the same level as "Spycraft." In other words, its better than most adventure games on the market today.
  3. All Game Guide
    70
    Considering the relatively inexpensive price of "The X-Files: Unrestricted Access" (at the time of review the program was only half the price of most new games), this is an X-Files souvenir well worth the money to the casual watchers and a must-have for the die-hard fan.
  4. Computer Games Magazine
    70
    The X-Files repeatedly bellies up to near-greatness but always slips back to mere above-adequacy.
  5. Just Adventure
    67
    Imagine, a game that played like Gabriel Knight, but set in the world of "The X-Files."
  6. Quandary
    60
    The gameplay is a cross between Police Quest and Spycraft and is quite entertaining for a while even taking into account those long searches for a black cat in a cellar at midnight.
  7. GameSpot
    51
    It's like an X-Files primer, filled with cute references to events from the show and following a plot that the devout will be able to predict within the first 15 minutes of the game.
  8. Cincinnati Enquirer
    50
    Unfortunately, the game falls victim to standard full-motion video problems, namely, linear game play. Since there are a limited number of filmed sequences, you must adhere to a specific path in order to progress through the game.
  9. Game Revolution
    42
    Half the time you're playing you find yourself staring into the screen at the same old scrap of evidence, no music, no sound, no action. If you like the X-Files, you're better off watching reruns on the television program or going out and seeing the movie.
  10. PC Gamer
    35
    Less unpleasant than having an alien probe stuck up your butt - but not by much. [Sept 1998, p.129a]
    All this publication's reviews
  11. Computer and Video Games
    30
    One good aspect for people who tend to get stuck on these detective game (and I mean myself here) is 'artificial intuition', ie help. When you seem to have hit a wall, this swirling symbol will suggest areas to concentrate on in that location - and the more you use it, the less subtle the hints get! It's a good way of offering a helping hand without spoonfeeding players.
prev next
Page:
  • 1