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
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
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.
noirmysteriousdetectiveatmosphericstory richcinematicretropunishing difficulty
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.
Screenshots
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