Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure

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  • Publisher: Atlus
  • Release Date: May 7, 2014
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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 182 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 142 out of 182
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 182
  3. Negative: 17 out of 182

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  1. Crimert
    Jan 16, 2021
    3
    If you are a fan of Tex Murphy Universe then this game might be for you. Nonetheless, this game made me got really bored. 1hr on record.
  2. bergcamp101
    Aug 17, 2020
    7
    It is funny and interesting game. I liked characters, I liked Tex and his jokes, I liked puzzles.
  3. silvershibe
    Jun 15, 2020
    10
    Seeing Tex Murphy again brought back so much nostalgia from my childhood I didn't even know I was missing. The game does a great job of transporting Tex into the 20teens, while still keeping the FMV aspects that made the game what it was in the 90's. The story is great, locations new and entertaining, and the game gives that little bit of goofy humor it needs to stay true to theSeeing Tex Murphy again brought back so much nostalgia from my childhood I didn't even know I was missing. The game does a great job of transporting Tex into the 20teens, while still keeping the FMV aspects that made the game what it was in the 90's. The story is great, locations new and entertaining, and the game gives that little bit of goofy humor it needs to stay true to the characters. Couldn't recommend more.… Expand
  4. wallabee
    Aug 5, 2018
    9
    This game was a blast to play and hope there are more to come in this series and in this genre for that matter! Not sure about the critic complaints ...... maybe they just never grew up playing games like this. Took me back to old PC gaming days of floppies and CD-ROM and found myself completely absorbed in the story line. Excellent characters and cut scenes add elements of depth toThis game was a blast to play and hope there are more to come in this series and in this genre for that matter! Not sure about the critic complaints ...... maybe they just never grew up playing games like this. Took me back to old PC gaming days of floppies and CD-ROM and found myself completely absorbed in the story line. Excellent characters and cut scenes add elements of depth to gameplay and environments. Graphics are on par for a game made in 2014. My only small complaints are 1.) Going up and down ladders was a bit off but I think this was more the game engine at the time than the game itself. 2.) There are a few times I "died" and came back to life after something that was either out of my control i.e. a bug flying directly at me that could not be avoided or that was not completely obvious I would die from the action I was performing. A little frustrating when dying effects your overall rating as a detective in the end. Can say how much fun it was playing this game though and all the little Easter eggs. I collected all the comics and enjoyed the bonus content as well. Cheers!… Expand
  5. Mobile
    Mar 27, 2018
    5
    ENG
    Definitely an ambiguous game. With one hand full of trash on the other hand it's fun to go back and continue playing. Even the very first location surprised me, though there is nothing in it, just a piece of the street, but you can wander around it, talk and get acquainted with the characters. I won't describe the acting and makeup as this is not a movie, and adventure. In General,    ENG
    Definitely an ambiguous game. With one hand full of trash on the other hand it's fun to go back and continue playing. Even the very first location surprised me, though there is nothing in it, just a piece of the street, but you can wander around it, talk and get acquainted with the characters. I won't describe the acting and makeup as this is not a movie, and adventure. In General, interesting and unusual. Of the main disadvantages is clearly a protracted game, more than you need the number of puzzles and running around here on the locations and sometimes unobvious solution. Although the game provides complete freedom, all the puzzles can be solved for you, it is necessary to press only the button, the flashlight illuminates the desired items in the menu, you can see what to do and how to solve the problem. A large number of video inserts, screensavers, and a large bed sheet selection of replicas of questions. In General, for this genre of games is not bad.
    RU
    Определенно неоднозначная игра. С одной стороны полный треш с другой стороны в нее интересно возвращаться и продолжать играть. Даже самая первая локация меня удивила, хоть в ней и нет ничего такого, просто кусок улицы, но вы можете по ней побродить, поговорить и познакомится с персонажами. Не буду описывать актерскую игру и грим, так как это не кинцо, а адвенчура. В целом интересно и необычно. Из главных минусов это явно затянутая игра, больше чем нужно количество загадок и беготня туда сюда по локациям и иногда неочевидное решение. Хоть игра и предоставляет полную свободу, все загадки могут решить за вас, стоит нажать только на кнопку, фонарик подсвечивает нужные предметы, в меню можно посмотреть что делать и как решить задачу. Большое количество видео вставок, заставок, и большая простыня выбора реплик - вопросов. В целом для такого жанра игр вполне не плохо.    … Expand
  6. ComandanteCobra
    Mar 22, 2018
    9
    Awesome, very good.
    Old school FMV adventure and Tex fans will have a good time playing it!!!
    Most of the actors from old tex adventure are in this game. Good dialogues, funny, different endings.....gameplay is improved from old games. Highly recommended ..but beware that it is a fmv game: FMV adventures games (and Tex murphy games in general) are different from the "typical" point    Awesome, very good.
    Old school FMV adventure and Tex fans will have a good time playing it!!!
    Most of the actors from old tex adventure are in this game.
    Good dialogues, funny, different endings.....gameplay is improved from old games.
    Highly recommended ..but beware that it is a fmv game:
    FMV adventures games (and Tex murphy games in general) are different from the "typical" point and click adventure....gameplay and puzzles are more like Zork or Phantasmagoria than Broken Sword or The dig...
    I really hope for a next episode !!!!    … Expand
  7. TantFuriosa
    Jan 7, 2018
    10
    As a fan of the earlier game Under a Killing Moon I'm biased when I say Tesla Effect is perfect. I have no idea if you should even bother with this if you don't have happy memories of Tex Murphy, but if you're a fan you absolutely have to play Tesla Effect. It plays heavily on nostalgia and it does it good.
  8. NikolayG
    Apr 5, 2017
    10
    Even the developers thought it could never happen - a fully fledged sequel to the full motion video detective adventures of the 1990s, continuing the story of Tex Murphy, the futuristic noir private eye. This is a game that calls for problem solving and an ability to sustain concentration; it the opposite of an action game. A gem with style and personality, and pleasing to the eye. TeslaEven the developers thought it could never happen - a fully fledged sequel to the full motion video detective adventures of the 1990s, continuing the story of Tex Murphy, the futuristic noir private eye. This is a game that calls for problem solving and an ability to sustain concentration; it the opposite of an action game. A gem with style and personality, and pleasing to the eye. Tesla Effect is not to be missed.… Expand
  9. Pampalini
    Dec 23, 2015
    8
    Nice retro adventure with interesting story, characters and noir atmosphere. Including a lot of jokes. Graphic is little bit simple but playability is over it. Puzzles are okay. I totaly recommend it for adventure players
  10. ramadex
    Jun 14, 2015
    10
    I had a blast playing through this game. It feels a lot like watching a movie and playing a video game at the same time. I don't think I felt I had to "follow the script" and really enjoyed the story all the way through. The graphics were fantastic and the puzzles, while some are recycled classics, were all fun to run through.
  11. DrSiko
    Apr 18, 2015
    6
    The game is Ok for Tex Murphy's fans who's I am one of them. But frankly, the story is cheesy and forgettable, and the writers were too lazy polishing it nicely, as if they began writing about the Tesla effect without full knowledge about the real experiment or even having a decent ending. I really can't explain the story to anyone asking me about the game because simply it's soThe game is Ok for Tex Murphy's fans who's I am one of them. But frankly, the story is cheesy and forgettable, and the writers were too lazy polishing it nicely, as if they began writing about the Tesla effect without full knowledge about the real experiment or even having a decent ending. I really can't explain the story to anyone asking me about the game because simply it's so ridiculous. I am happy for Tex Murphy to be back, but hopefully the next series (if there is one) will have a solid story structure. I didn't focus on gameplay here because I would forgive clunky controls for a good story.… Expand
  12. DeusXCom
    Mar 21, 2015
    9
    Right from the first Blade Runner style flight through a futuristic city with epic music playing in the background and then Tex appears in his speeder, looking totally cheesy on an amateurish green screen, you know the Tex is back! This combo of seriousness, noir atmosphere and detective story with absolute cheese factor and humour is what makes it great. There has been lot of bad thingsRight from the first Blade Runner style flight through a futuristic city with epic music playing in the background and then Tex appears in his speeder, looking totally cheesy on an amateurish green screen, you know the Tex is back! This combo of seriousness, noir atmosphere and detective story with absolute cheese factor and humour is what makes it great. There has been lot of bad things written about the technical side of things, but it's actually pretty good, locations such as the beach house are quite beautiful, interface is clean and functional and my playthrough has been 100% bug free, which is a rarity nowadays, especially for Unity engine games. I really liked the story, music is amazing, acting is cool and some of the flashback sequences from older games such as Under a Killing Moon were a nice nostalgia trip. My only problem was with the dialog system, where the answers selection is written in some kind of metaphor system which can be hard to decipher for a non-native english speaker, never knowing what you're actually answering and some of the puzzles were a bit annoying, but other than that Tesla Effect is a great game and it's been a pleasure to see Tex in good form after all those years. 9/10… Expand
  13. Sandweech
    Feb 24, 2015
    8
    I should mention that I had never heard of ‘Tex Murphy’ growing up in the 90’s. I guess the series was pretty popular though if they were able to get a Kickstarter to bring it back. Remember games that had cut scenes with actual people in them, almost like movies? Yeah, I had forgotten about them too. Having said all of that however, I still thoroughly enjoyed this game and wouldI should mention that I had never heard of ‘Tex Murphy’ growing up in the 90’s. I guess the series was pretty popular though if they were able to get a Kickstarter to bring it back. Remember games that had cut scenes with actual people in them, almost like movies? Yeah, I had forgotten about them too. Having said all of that however, I still thoroughly enjoyed this game and would definitely recommend it to anyone who grew up in the 90’s playing FMV games. If you can get it for a low, low, oh-so-low price that is; I really can’t justify paying $20 for this game. Having said that, I really have no idea why I enjoyed this game. As I have already stated I had never heard of these games before a few weeks ago, so there really isn't any nostalgia there.

    The graphics are dated, the puzzles are tired and old, the atmosphere is dull and extremely basic, the story isn’t anything special, and the controls could be better. I mean sure, it's supposed to feel like those early 90’s PC games with live action, but this game is really pushing it with these graphics that look like they came straight out of 2006. But whatever, story and graphics aren’t everything that makes a game great. I mean who plays games for their stories? This game is also pretty damn hard, even on the ‘casual’ mode. So be prepared to ask for some guidance along the way by seeking the in-game itinerary for where to go and what to do. I mean, unless you don’t mind wandering around for hours, aimlessly looking for objects that are sometimes pretty hard to see. See? Even as I’m writing this I’m still questioning why the hell I loved this game so much.

    And I truly did love this game. The acting definitely helps with that too, as I found myself getting more and more engrossed in the cut-scenes, watching this story I started out not caring about, unfold before my very eyes. Todd Bridges, some guy from some show, even makes an appearance. So in closing…this game is extremely dated with graphics from a decade ago, needs some fiddling to work with a controller, has ridiculous HD cut-scenes with sometimes stupid characters, has some stupid puzzles, and is a blast from start to finish. Go get em’ Tex…that’s not a line from the game but I think it fits quite nicely.    … Expand
  14. jcasetnl
    Jan 25, 2015
    6
    As a fan since Under a Killing Moon, I really enjoyed this game, but if you're not already a fan or Adventure Gamer, I'm not sure I could honestly recommend it. Overall the game just feels a bit thinly realized on all fronts: humor, story, dialog, environments, puzzles. Not a terrible game by any means but it's probably on par with Tex Murphy: Overseer, which is considered the weakest ofAs a fan since Under a Killing Moon, I really enjoyed this game, but if you're not already a fan or Adventure Gamer, I'm not sure I could honestly recommend it. Overall the game just feels a bit thinly realized on all fronts: humor, story, dialog, environments, puzzles. Not a terrible game by any means but it's probably on par with Tex Murphy: Overseer, which is considered the weakest of the series. Still, it's great to get another go with Tex Murphy in the saddle again.

    If anything, this character/series needs the reboot treatment. Most of the actors are really showing their age and some new young blood both in the game and in the design would help a lot.    … Expand
  15. Cogito
    Aug 7, 2014
    10
    Thank you for making this game! I had such a great time playing Tesla Effect. The puzzles are great: finally I get to take up my notebook and make notes to solve riddles. Games today are to easy. This game makes you think, and ponder on what to do next. With this game you get a different experience. Graphics and acting are the way Tex Murphy fans want it. Couldn't ask for more!
  16. HenriBlanche
    Aug 7, 2014
    10
    It was just a thrill to play another Tex Murphy game. It might not be all that modern but I just see it as a true sequel to all the older games in the series. This is classic point-and-click adventure gaming at its best. Here's hoping they decide to make another one!
  17. Poisoned_Pawn
    Jun 28, 2014
    8
    In my opinion, Tesla Effect falls somewhere around 7.5/10 (gave it 8 on here). I think this game will please Tex fans and newcomers alike, even if it isn't perfect. If you like a good story or adventure games, then check this one out. If you like it, I highly recommend trying out Tex's past adventures.

    Let me start by talking about what the game gets right. First is the story/cutscenes.    In my opinion, Tesla Effect falls somewhere around 7.5/10 (gave it 8 on here). I think this game will please Tex fans and newcomers alike, even if it isn't perfect. If you like a good story or adventure games, then check this one out. If you like it, I highly recommend trying out Tex's past adventures.

    Let me start by talking about what the game gets right. First is the story/cutscenes. Tex Murphy is definitely back and they hit the nail on the head, bringing the right balance of humour and drama to the story and protagonist. The story is a satisfying conclusion to the cliffhanger of Overseer and with multiple story paths and endings provides some good replayability. The characters in the game are mostly quite good, with some familiar faces returning to Chandler Ave, and a few new ones.

    The multiple paths and endings brings with it something new to Tex Murphy. Unlike The Pandora Directive, the path you choose will affect your ability to access several locations and will uncover different story elements. While these are all relatively small, most come with puzzles you won't get playing the game along another path. I just wish there was more of this: the gameplay is about 90% the same regardless of the path.

    The gameplay is what you'd expect from an adventure game: inventory and “logic” puzzles. While easier on this front than it's predecessors, it was still fun. The atmosphere in several of the locations is excellent, and manages to capture some of the atmospheric elements that made Pandora so good. The main musical theme of the game is also excellent.

    While the story is quite good, it can feel a bit rushed or disjointed at times. Sometimes you're thrown from one scene to the next with a bit of exposition in between – rather than returning control to you. You also can't visit locations whenever you want, even when there's no reason to disallow it – e.g. Why can't you return to the resort whenever you want, even if there is nothing to do there? This all gives the game a very linear feeling.

    While the characters are mostly good, one in particular stands out as not: Smart Alex. Your new PDA sidekick (voiced by Kevin Murphy) feels out of place in a Tex adventure and is rarely very funny. Instead of hearing Tex's inner monologue, we're too frequently left hearing Smart Alex – even durng death sequences. I miss Tex lambasting himself for violating PI rules, or calmly explaining that he was mauled to death by a pack of hungry coyotes. All in all, I don't think this hurts the game too much.

    While multiple paths are interesting, they seem to revolve exclusively around which woman Tex would like to romance. During the Kickstarter, it was promised that the three paths would be to find out what happened to Chelsee, uncover the truth about yourself, or find the people who were responsible for shooting you at the end of Overseer. While the Chelsee path is there, the other two don't seem to be. It would have been more satisfying if the woman Tex ended up with was caused by which path you're on, not the other way around.

    As I said earlier, the gameplay is a bit too easy. There are fewer logic puzzles in the game than in the past and not enough head-scratchers. Only for a few puzzles did I feel the need to take out a pen and paper. Objects are frequently too close to where they will be used. I assume this was to save players from wandering around, but to me that is part of what makes an adventure game. I want to feel stumped, even for a just a few minutes. With the full walkthrough system in the game, this would have been possible without frustrating players who just want to move on. It would have also been nice if the “Gamer” difficulty had some differences that made it more challenging than the Casual difficulty setting.

    The graphics are good (not great), but to me always take a back seat to everything else (unless they impact the gameplay somehow). That said, a few environments are a bit too empty, giving them an incomplete feel. Most notably are the sewers which are empty and boring. Even in the more complete feeling areas (which is the majority), there are so few things for Tex to look at. One of the greatest things about the previous games were Tex's humourous comments about mundane things, but almost every location has too many things that Tex can't comment on.

    Pros:
    -Good story, with plenty of Tex humour
    -Good cast of characters (mostly) with some excellent newcomers
    -Multiple story paths and endings provide replayability
    -Some good adventuring gameplay
    -Atmospheric locations come close to matching Pandora's and UAKM's

    Cons:
    -Some story feels rushed or incomplete in a few places (not enough to seriously affect enjoyment, though)
    -Story pathing relies too much on which woman Tex wants to be with
    -Gameplay is a bit too easy at times given that stumped players would have a hint system at their disposal
    -Some sparse environments
    -Too few items can be commented on by Tex
    -Smart Alex    … Expand
  18. gbachtis
    Jun 9, 2014
    10
    Please do not wait another 16 years to release a Tex Murphy adventure. This is exactly what adventure gaming should be about. Love everything about the game.
  19. judyadams
    Jun 1, 2014
    10
    I have never enjoyed a PC adventure game more than Tex Murphy's Tesla Effect, and I've been playing PC games since 1986. The most remarkable thing about this newest Tex Murphy adventure is how well, after nearly 16 years, the characters have aged. Those who reprised their roles were wonderful, and Tex Murphy himself (Chris Jones) didn't miss a beat with his funny comments and charmingI have never enjoyed a PC adventure game more than Tex Murphy's Tesla Effect, and I've been playing PC games since 1986. The most remarkable thing about this newest Tex Murphy adventure is how well, after nearly 16 years, the characters have aged. Those who reprised their roles were wonderful, and Tex Murphy himself (Chris Jones) didn't miss a beat with his funny comments and charming dialog. I often laughed out loud while playing.

    The very best part of this newest Tex Murphy is how wonderfully updated the mechanics of the game were. No more clunky movements of the past, especially when trying to elevate to look into drawers and such. The choice of Casual and Gamer was genius. I chose casual, and the in-game hints were fantastic. The complete differences in the endings was also remarkable. I played the game 7 times, and got every ending including finding all of the comic books to access Tex's storage room.

    A user score of 8.5 is unfathomable to me - if this game doesn't rate a 10, then I can't think of another that does. I've played all of the "classics" through the years, including all of the King's Quest, Police Quest, Gabriel Knight, and Tex Murphy games. Far and away, this game had everything single thing that I love about adventure games.

    The number one thing I found so wonderful about Tesla Effect is that I could, finally, on the casual level, choose to skip puzzles that I simply did not want to spend frustrating hours to complete and be stuck not being able to advance in the game. That one feature alone makes this game a 10.

    The beautiful locations; the funny and intelligent dialog, the wonderful puzzles and use of inventory items, and the fantastic characters made this the most outstanding adventure game I have ever played.
    Also, being able to download from Steam, play for days, then uninstall so that the huge game doesn't clog my hard drive is nothing short of genius.

    Giving this game a 10 doesn't even do it justice.    … Expand
  20. JazGalaxy
    May 28, 2014
    9
    Tesla Effect is a game where you play a detective who walks around looking for clues. It does this extremely, extremely well. It seems like most of the negative reviews for this game seem to focus around the complaints "I don't want to be a detective" or "I don't like looking for clues". It's hard to take those criticisms with much sympathy. I see the game criticized for having poorTesla Effect is a game where you play a detective who walks around looking for clues. It does this extremely, extremely well. It seems like most of the negative reviews for this game seem to focus around the complaints "I don't want to be a detective" or "I don't like looking for clues". It's hard to take those criticisms with much sympathy. I see the game criticized for having poor graphics, but this also doesn't make much sense to me. Games with beautiful environments that try to make their blocky puppet looking human characters emote often come across looking laughable or downright unsettling (Mass Effect). And yet this game uses fantastic looking video to portray real emotions and had less stellar environments and people say it looks poor. I'd much rather have the latter than the former. In any event, if you like Detective games and adventure games, this game will be adored by you. If you are looking for it to make you like a genre you hate, well... keep looking.… Expand
  21. RpTheHotrod
    May 27, 2014
    10
    First thing is first, this game is definitely for those who can appreciate the original style, and doubly so for those who played the series previously. With that being said, they did a fantastic job at maintaining the old style that the fans had loved all while adding a nice modern touch. Yes, it's campy humor, yes the backgrounds are kind of static, but that's actually the point. TheFirst thing is first, this game is definitely for those who can appreciate the original style, and doubly so for those who played the series previously. With that being said, they did a fantastic job at maintaining the old style that the fans had loved all while adding a nice modern touch. Yes, it's campy humor, yes the backgrounds are kind of static, but that's actually the point. The game isn't trying to be some spotlights "look at me!" game, the game is trying to be a quality fun adventure game that is a throwback to times and a game style long lost. Does it succeed? Absolutely!

    If you have not tried the series, it's still worth a purchase. It is fun, and some of the designs are not seen in modern gaming, such as FMV video WITH dialog options. It's also worth purchasing just to help support a developer that has the guts to try to bring back an old classic while staying true to its roots. Most modern developers ignore the roots when making sequels. If you have a passion for the gaming industry, give this a purchase! You'll be doing the industry a favor by showing others that the expected "norms" of modern gaming can be so much more than bread and butter shoot'em ups.    … Expand
  22. webwizard
    May 19, 2014
    10
    I just finished playing the game and I must say I'm very satisfied with it. All the complains about FMV, crappy graphics etc. have little sense. This is an "old school" adventure game, nothing more and nothing less than what the Tex fans waited for years. Most of the backers were, in fact, old supporters and, for a work made by a dozen people with a litlle more than 600,000 dollars, II just finished playing the game and I must say I'm very satisfied with it. All the complains about FMV, crappy graphics etc. have little sense. This is an "old school" adventure game, nothing more and nothing less than what the Tex fans waited for years. Most of the backers were, in fact, old supporters and, for a work made by a dozen people with a litlle more than 600,000 dollars, I think is a good game. most important of all, it finally solves a cliffhanger that has given sleep issues on many people for days. My compliments to Jones, Carr and Conners: it would be interesting to see a feature film with Jones as Tex but, seeing what Hollywood makes up from videogames, maybe it's better not. Anyway, very good game, to be played last after Under a Killing Moon, Pandora Directive and Overseer.… Expand
  23. Bombaman
    May 13, 2014
    3
    I was a kick starter backer, and a fan of the series, and I am quite disappointed in this game. I understand it as created on a limited budget, but the FMV sequences were so sup-par in quality that it was hard to love this game no matter how much I tried. Everything was wrong, sloppy editing to poor chroma keying, lifeless static backgrounds, artifacts seemingly from compression. I hadI was a kick starter backer, and a fan of the series, and I am quite disappointed in this game. I understand it as created on a limited budget, but the FMV sequences were so sup-par in quality that it was hard to love this game no matter how much I tried. Everything was wrong, sloppy editing to poor chroma keying, lifeless static backgrounds, artifacts seemingly from compression. I had really hoped Big Finish would seek the right skills to bring this game to life since it is all about the FMV, but alas they have not. Hopefully the next iteration will bring back my love for the series.… Expand
  24. kimts
    May 13, 2014
    7
    Allot of nostalgia here. Good to see Tex Murphy again and play a new adventure with him. The story and acting is ok, a bit low budget though. It is occasionally funny. Especially when hearing Tex's comments when exploring the environment, On the other hand, the CGI is sometimes just terrible. And the 3D engine used for the 1.st person part is outdated by at least 5-8 years.
  25. Saltatempo
    May 11, 2014
    10
    Welcome back Tex!
    Great game! Nothing to say!! Feels like the old way game was made, but with beautiful graphics and sound!
    I really hope FMV genre will be back into video game's business.
  26. erny
    May 11, 2014
    10
    Amazing game. Feels like you right back in the tex murphy universe. While the graphics are a bit dated, the story more than makes up for it. Two thumbs up.
  27. Paaman
    May 11, 2014
    10
    Just finished this and it was awesome. As a fan of the old games this is exactly what I hoped for. Although the ingame graphics aren't really up to date the game is crafted with a lot of care and love.

    If you consider the small budget and Team this is an enormous achievement. I can highly recommend this to everyone.
  28. Frewella
    May 11, 2014
    10
    Tex is back and with a vengeance!! The game is totally enjoyable and a wonderful addition to the Tex Murphy family of games. You don't just have to be a Tex fan to enjoy it. The FMV and editing are outstanding and it is a breath of fresh air to have a game again that demands the brain cells to really be engaged. Adventure games are indeed making a well deserved and necessary comeback andTex is back and with a vengeance!! The game is totally enjoyable and a wonderful addition to the Tex Murphy family of games. You don't just have to be a Tex fan to enjoy it. The FMV and editing are outstanding and it is a breath of fresh air to have a game again that demands the brain cells to really be engaged. Adventure games are indeed making a well deserved and necessary comeback and Tesla Effect rides high on the crest of that very wave. Well done Big Finish Games.… Expand
  29. Tallorders
    May 11, 2014
    10
    As an intermittent gamer I was surprised to find Tesla Effect to be particularly absorbing, so much so that I know it is going to take me the rest of the week to play it and explore all the paths. I could watch one of the fellas on Twitch play but that would spoil the fun. I never played any of the early games so am enjoying discovering this cray Tex character for the first time although IAs an intermittent gamer I was surprised to find Tesla Effect to be particularly absorbing, so much so that I know it is going to take me the rest of the week to play it and explore all the paths. I could watch one of the fellas on Twitch play but that would spoil the fun. I never played any of the early games so am enjoying discovering this cray Tex character for the first time although I suspect Mr. Holmes would make mincemeat out of him. Long may Tex last and I can't wait to see what happens next and who will live and will die, and what is that cursed egg all bout anyway?… Expand
  30. menacexp
    May 11, 2014
    10
    Tesla Effect has all the elements that will please new fans to the genre and fulfill the appetite of the old. I am so pleased how this game turned out and while it took 16 years to come to fruition...I could not be happier. The graphics are current, the story telling is stellar, the high def 2K full motion video is beyond unreal! I'll be playing Tesla Effect for years to come...I reallyTesla Effect has all the elements that will please new fans to the genre and fulfill the appetite of the old. I am so pleased how this game turned out and while it took 16 years to come to fruition...I could not be happier. The graphics are current, the story telling is stellar, the high def 2K full motion video is beyond unreal! I'll be playing Tesla Effect for years to come...I really hope we get another installment, I would LOVE to see what the crew over at BFG (Big Finish Games) would take the character(s) and how they would continue the story. Amazing work guys...long live the Mutant League!
    - Menacexp    … Expand
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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 33
  3. Negative: 1 out of 33
  1. GameCritics
    Sep 25, 2014
    60
    For all its quaint charms, Tesla Effect is held back by all of the flaws that killed its genre in the first place.
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  2. Merlin'in Kazanı (Turkey)
    Aug 15, 2014
    74
    Tex Murphy returns after 14 years to solve what happened to Chelsee, but first he must regain his loss of seven years memory. Meet old friends and of course the best P.I. in the universe: Tex Murphy.
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  3. CD-Action
    Jul 25, 2014
    70
    It’s a museum piece and a reminder why we used to love old point’n’click games (and hate some of them). If you’re not a diehard fan of such style, this is definitely not a game for you. [07/2014, p.61]
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