Tex Murphy: Overseer
Release date: Jun 12, 2014
Developers: Access Software
Publishers: Nightdive Studios
Genres: Adventure
Categories: Single-player, Family Sharing
Supported languages: English

The Adventure Game of the 21st Century The client is drop-dead gorgeous. Her father is just plain dead—of an apparent suicide. She's certain he was murdered and is willing to do anything to prove it. Tex Murphy, the P.I., is willing to do almost anything to make rent. The investigation leads Tex into the heart of a dark secret. An elite team of specialists have created something unspeakable. Now each of them are marked for death, and so begins the reign of the Overseer... First product designed specifically for DVD. Featuring Dolby AC-3 5-channel surround sound. Award-winning 3-D Virtual World Engine put you in the 21st Century. From the creators of 'Adventure Games of the Year,' Under a Killing Moon , and The Pandora Directive. Dazzling graphics - Travel through Anasazi ruins, hidden passages and urban landscapes - explore the deadly secrets of the Rock - Alcatraz Island. A fast - paced chase through double-crosses, fistfights, ambushes and gun battles, where wits and ingenuity are the only way to survive. Two levels of play, over 60 unique puzzles and a complete on-line hint system. An excellent cast, including Michael York, Rebecca Broussard, Henry Darrow, and martial arts expert Richard Norton. Edited and directed by Adrian Carr. Overseer is a retelling of the story from Mean Streets, and contradicts many of the events and character descriptions in the original story. Since Overseer is part of the 'modern era' of Tex adventures, it is safe to consider the new, retold story as 'canon.'

Press reviews: “Despite a few little problems, Tex Murphy: Overseer is well worth the money. The extraordinary plot, combined with witty and professional voice acting, challenging puzzles, and immersive graphics result in another great adventure game from the Tex Murphy series.” 100 – Just Adventure “There has been a lot of press attention since the announcement on the development of Tex Murphy: Overseer by Access Software in October 1997. Many adventure fans have purchased new computer upgrades and systems, anticipating the return of the world famous private investigator Tex Murphy.” 100 – Adventure Classic Gaming “Like The Pandora Directive, Overseer has a solid story and great gameplay to keep any adventure game fan happy. The acting and the story are very solid and offer enough mystery and surprise to keep things moving along.” 80 – Adrenaline Vault, The (AVault)