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The X-Files Game
Released On: Jun 22, 1998
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7.2
All Platforms
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Based on 11 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 11 Critic Reviews
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9% Positive
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64% Mixed
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27% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 11 Critic Reviews
56
9% Positive
1 Review
1 Review
64% Mixed
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
27% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
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.
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.
User Score
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Based on 21 User Ratings
7.2
57% Positive
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User Score
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Based on 21 User Ratings
7.2
57% Positive
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The X-Files repeatedly bellies up to near-greatness but always slips back to mere above-adequacy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Summary Three years ago, when Fox Interactive first approached us about being involved with this project I almost turned them down. I had never seen an episode of the series and wasn't too keen on the idea of working on a project connected with a TV show. That changed as soon as I saw my first episode - the creative possibilites just exploded in...
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- PlayStation
- PC
Initial Release Date: Jun 22, 1998
Developer:
- HyperBole Studios
Publisher: Fox Interactive
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