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April 06, 2004 -
The truth is out there, Mr. Biscuit. Before I get started, I just wanted to plug my other website. The graphics are preliminary, but they work for the moment. There, you can purchase my book, Empire Rising. It's total science fiction, deep future, and a great story, if I do say so myself. Check it out! And tell a friend. And now, onto the X-Files: Resist or Serve. This is the PS2 version, and I'm not even entirely sure if the other console versions are out yet, although the game was in production for the X-Box, I'm certain. All I have to say is - WOW. This game is amazing, although before I even babble on about it, I should note that this game is strictly for the X-Philes out there. If you weren't a religious follower of the show, most of the character interactions and storyline involvements won't mean a damn thing to you. The game consists of three episodes, originally set for the 7th season of the show. You can play the game through all three episodes as either Mulder or Scully (with a choice at the end of each episode to switch and play from the other perspective). This is a wonderful addition for replay value, as your paths will converge from time to time, but predominantly, Mulder and Scully have totally different roles in each episode, as they often did. While Mulder investigates and eats sunflower seeds, Scully performs autopsies (yes, you really perform autopsies in the game), and works the technical aspects. So far, I've progressed through the first two episodes with Mulder, and I'm just starting with Scully before I move onto the final episode. I won't give anything away for the fans, but this game features a full voice cast (with some serious surprises), good character modeling, amazing graphical backgrounds and scenery, and a musical score that should make the fucking Oscars. That is the most terrifying music I've ever heard. The first episode is a scare-fest of Zombies, like losing Mulder in a Resident Evil game, and it's done very, very well. They even screw with the music and your mind when there's absolutely nothing to worry about in the next scene - but you'd think that Lucifer himself was in the next room by this damn music. Gameplay is easy, and pretty decent, although even if you have a key to something, you have to open your menu and click on use instead of the game just recognizing you have the key in your possession. However, this is only the first time. After that, the door will open just by clicking the open door command. Also, the biggest drawback to this game (and it's a small one) is when you're searching for clues and items. When you come into contact with something interactive, a red 'X' spins on the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. But sometimes, if you're not facing something just right, you won't get the X, even if you're standing next to it. I've just learned to position myself straight against something if I think I can use it. Again, awesome game, easily an 8/10, and I'd recommend it to any true X-Files fan (or at least anyone who saw the first seven seasons), but to those of you who've missed out on the TV reruns, you might want to skip this one. You just wouldn't get the point. - Don
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