Product Description
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Mulder and Scully travel to a small Rocky ain town to
investigate a string of unusual murders linked to ghost
ings, the undead, and other paranormal phenomena.
From the Manufacturer
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The "X-Files" saga continues with three all new episodes linked
together in one terrifying story. Set in the shows seventh
season, the fear begins when Mulder and Scully travel to the
small Rocky ain town of Red Falls to investigate a string of
unusual murders linked to ghost ings, the undead, and other
paranormal phenomena. The agents then pursue an inhuman killer to
a secret research facility in the Siberian wasteland and finally
into the depths of a buried alien spacecraft. If they survive,
they will unravel the mystery of the black oil and prevent the
alien colonization of the planet...for now.
The X-Files: Resist or Serve contains three horrific, interwoven
episodes created by the Executive Producers of "The X-Files". The
game features authentic "X-Files" characters, music and
storyline, voiceovers by David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson and the
rest of the original cast, and unique DVD-style bonus material
containing exclusive commentary and interviews.
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Review
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Resist or Serve is a merely passable survival horror game that
relies on its franchise rather than gameplay to deliver the bulk
of the entertainment value. Granted, some of the elements from
the TV series are well used, such as the voices and likenesses of
David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson, as well as a plot revolving
around Black Oil (a familiar menace to fans of the show).
Unfortunately, these aspects aren't enough to overcome the
uninspired, repetitive puzzle solving required to get the ball
rolling.
Whether I was walking the streets of an eerie town or the halls
of psychiatric ward, I was following the same pattern. The path
forward was blocked (usually by a locked door) so I had to tromp
around until I found the particular key that would let me
progress. Along the way, if I saw a zombie, I it and it fell
down. If it tried to get up, I kicked it until it died (because I
usually didn't have enough ammo to shoot it again). I couldn't
just run by it, either, because often times regular-looking
enemies will be carrying a mission-critical clue or item.
To the game's credit, it does a good job of capturing the mood of
the show, and some of the dialogue is pretty funny (especially
when referencing the size of Mulder's adult video collection). It
also manages to add some variety by providing alternate paths
through missions, depending on whether you choose to play as
Scully or Mulder. They need to accomplish tasks in a different
order, and take slightly different approaches to certain
situations. As Scully, you have occasional autopsy sequences
where you cut up infected individuals to obtain precious
zombie-fluids, and as Mulder you rely more on heavy firepower to
solve problems.
Unfortunately, regardless of the agent you choose, the basic
formula never changes. You spend so much time wandering lessly
and kicking prone undead that you never really have a chance to
get wrapped up in the exceptionally intriguing and involved story
that was clearly intended to make Resist or Serve stand out.
Concept:
Make a game based on a series long past its prime
Graphics:
The scenery looks creepy and foreboding, but character animations
are a bit awkward
Sound:
A bright star in the game's dark sky. The voices and music
capture the ominous feel of the X-Files perfectly
Playability:
A conspiracy involving poor ing, confusing camera work, and
locked doors make it difficult to get comfortable
Entertainment:
I want to believe that this game isn't boring as all get-out
Replay:
Moderate
Rated: 6.5 out of 10
Editor: Joe Juba
Issue: May 2004
2nd Opinion:
With a vast city to explore, two playable characters with
intertwining stories, an abundance of locked doors, and more
zombies than you can shake a bloody New York strip at, this is a
surprisingly decent amalgamation of survival horror's heavy
hitters – primarily Resident Evil and Silent Hill. Truth be told,
I like this game. Sure, it has a fair share of problems – be it
the vagueness of puzzles, or the frustrations that the camera
brings – but I just couldn't seem to put it down. The sarcastic
banter between Scully and Mulder is done very well, the story
moves along at quick pace, and the gameplay is solid. Not bad.
Not bad at all.
Rated: 7 out of 10
Editor: Andrew Reiner
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- Over the course of 3 episodes, you'll play as both Mulder and Scully -- using their skills and different storylines to unravel the conspiracy at work here.
- Pursue the twists and turns of this shocking mystery from Colorado all the way to Siberia -- and discover the hideous truth that's been covered up for years.
- Blast away at enemies while playing Mulder, or concentrate on the puzzles and clues to be collected when playing Scully.
- Features appearances by classic X-Files characters like the Lone men and Smoking Man - plus voiceovers by actual cast members and DVD-style bonuses.