description Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon Overview
"Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon" is a point-and-click adventure game developed by Access Software and released in 1994. It is the third installment in the Tex Murphy series, following a private investigator operating in a post-World War III, film noir version of San Francisco. The game is notable for combining full-motion video cutscenes with real actors into a freely explorable 3D environment, pioneering immersive storytelling techniques for CD-ROM based PC gaming.
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When was Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon released?
The game was released in 1994 by Access Software. It was highly notable for being one of the earliest adventure games to use full-motion video (FMV) within a freely explorable 3D environment.
What kind of game engine did Under a Killing Moon use?
It used a custom 3D engine that allowed players to freely look around and manipulate objects in a noir-future San Francisco. This was a massive technological leap forward compared to the static 2D graphics of the era.
Do I need to play the first Tex Murphy games before Under a Killing Moon?
While it is the third game in the series following Mean Streets and Martian Memorandum, it is not strictly necessary to play them first. Under a Killing Moon introduces a completely new interface and stands well on its own as a noir detective story.
Who played Tex Murphy in Under a Killing Moon?
Actor Chris Jones portrayed the titular private investigator Tex Murphy. He was also one of the co-founders of Access Software, the development studio behind the game.
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