The X-Files 7-Disc Set
The X-Files PC MAC CD live-action cinematic paranormal aliens UFO TV show game
Game
Windows/Mac
Fox
1997
CD
$18.49
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THE X-FILES 7-DISC SET
The X-Files is a movie-style interactive game developed by HyperBole Studios, with an original story created by The X-Files creator Chris Carter and writer Frank Spotnitz. The moody musical score is by composer Mark Snow, the same as the television series. The game offers a live-action cinematic presentation, with Hollywood-quality film clips woven throughout a first-person plot-line.
This dark mystery-adventure places you in the role of Special Agent Craig Willmore, an FBI operative charged with the mission of finding missing agents Dana Scully and Fox Mulder. You run the investigation and will search all over Seattle and the Pacific Northwest for information and clues. As the story progresses you will interact with X-Files characters like Skinner and the Cigarette Smoking Man. Series regulars David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi, Steven Williams, Dean Haglund, Brenden Beiser, Tom Braidwood, and other regular cast members are all featured within the game.
Interaction is limited to pre-defined speech options; the game gives you a list of questions to ask each character depending on the situation. At times, you get your choice of emotional responses, from angry to humorous, depending on how you want to play the character. In essence, the game plays like a movie where you read from a script but get only one page at a time -- what's on the next page depends on your choice of dialogue.
You interact with the cinematic environment, investigating the docks, visiting the hotel where Mulder and Scully were last seen, collecting small bits of evidence, even partaking in the ubiquitous standards of X-Files shows: investigating abandoned warehouses and exchanging gunfire with mysterious bad guys. When you're not interacting with the cinematic presentations, you work with a "personal data accessory" (PDA) to take notes, review clues and contact people who can help you with the investigation. Icons at the bottom of your screen represent equipment you need, such as night-vision goggles, your FBI badge, and other inventory items.
Because of the high level of cinematic presentation used in the game, The X-Files ships on seven CD-ROMs.
For Windows (32-bit Systems) / Mac (Power Macintosh: OS 9 or Below) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
The X-Files is a movie-style interactive game developed by HyperBole Studios, with an original story created by The X-Files creator Chris Carter and writer Frank Spotnitz. The moody musical score is by composer Mark Snow, the same as the television series. The game offers a live-action cinematic presentation, with Hollywood-quality film clips woven throughout a first-person plot-line.
This dark mystery-adventure places you in the role of Special Agent Craig Willmore, an FBI operative charged with the mission of finding missing agents Dana Scully and Fox Mulder. You run the investigation and will search all over Seattle and the Pacific Northwest for information and clues. As the story progresses you will interact with X-Files characters like Skinner and the Cigarette Smoking Man. Series regulars David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi, Steven Williams, Dean Haglund, Brenden Beiser, Tom Braidwood, and other regular cast members are all featured within the game.
Interaction is limited to pre-defined speech options; the game gives you a list of questions to ask each character depending on the situation. At times, you get your choice of emotional responses, from angry to humorous, depending on how you want to play the character. In essence, the game plays like a movie where you read from a script but get only one page at a time -- what's on the next page depends on your choice of dialogue.
You interact with the cinematic environment, investigating the docks, visiting the hotel where Mulder and Scully were last seen, collecting small bits of evidence, even partaking in the ubiquitous standards of X-Files shows: investigating abandoned warehouses and exchanging gunfire with mysterious bad guys. When you're not interacting with the cinematic presentations, you work with a "personal data accessory" (PDA) to take notes, review clues and contact people who can help you with the investigation. Icons at the bottom of your screen represent equipment you need, such as night-vision goggles, your FBI badge, and other inventory items.
Because of the high level of cinematic presentation used in the game, The X-Files ships on seven CD-ROMs.
For Windows (32-bit Systems) / Mac (Power Macintosh: OS 9 or Below) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
WHAT YOU GET:
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
Ask questions PRIOR to purchasing an order to avoid any confusion.
Be patient if there are problems during installation or gameplay. Typically someone else has
already ran into that problem and has listed a solution online. Contact us and we will do our best to help.
Be sure to update your video card drivers and search for updates to the game from the manufacturer.
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SMOOTH PURCHASE:
SHIPPING:
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
