Tex Murphy: The Pandora Directive (2014)

Developer

Access Software

Publisher

Nightdive Studios

Platforms

Windows, macOS, Linux

Genres

Adventure

Rating

4.3 of 5, 92 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 12 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A slow-burn detective noir that feels like a 1990s FMV adventure, with a dense story and multiple choices requiring careful exploration.

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What players say

Players praise the branching story and film noir atmosphere, but a timed sequence on day 7 frustrates many. Controls are widely called terrible unless you install a free mouselook mod. Opinion is split on whether this or Under a Killing Moon is better.

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