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The X-Files Game

by HyperBole Studios·published by Fox Interactive, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe

1998Teen23
PCWindowsPlayStationPS1Mac

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7.0/ 10

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About

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.

Ways to play

Modes

Single player

Perspective

TextAuditory

Game details

Business Model

Commercial

Media Type

CD-ROM, DVD-ROM

Sound Capabilities

Dolby Surround

Input Devices Supported/Optional

Keyboard, Mouse

Number of Offline Players

1 Player

System requirements

Min. CPU Class Required

Intel Pentium

Min. OS Class Required

Windows 95

Min. RAM Required

16 MB

Min. DirectX Version Required

DirectX 5

Min. CD-ROM Drive Speed Required

4X (600 KB/s)

Video Modes Supported

Full screen

Video Resolutions Supported

640×480

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Also known as

Salaiset Kansiot — Finnish title

The X Files — PSX title

The X-Files: Expediente X - El Juego — Spanish title

The X-Files: Le Jeu — French title

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Facts

Released

1998

Platforms

PCWindowsPlayStationPS1Mac

Age ratings

ESRBTeenUSK12ACBM15+BBFC15ELSPA15+

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Top 93% by visits

Tags

1st-personLive actionSci-fi / futuristicDetective / mysteryLicensed