XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a game that has been somewhat overshadowed by an FPS with the same name, which is odd considering this game is out and that “other” XCOM is sitting somewhere in limbo, curled up in a fetal position and hoping that it finally gets a spot on a shelf somewhere. No such worries exist for this XCOM though, as this extremely addictive strategy game is ready and waiting for you to dive in. Combining fantastic level design with some superb pacing and objective focus, XCOM really does make you feel like a Commander in charge of the defense of Earth. You’ll become attached to your squad, grieve when they die, marvel as you expand your base operations and cringe at costly decisions. XCOM does everything it sets out to do brilliantly, and deserves every bit of your attention.
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XCOM: Enemy Unknown rebooted the series back in 2012, and has since inspired numerous new strategy game series to be born.
If someone gets into this I'd recommend getting the enemy within version. It's got all the dlc included so it's the better version. Wish the author would've atleast mentioned it. I didn't see it.
Fantastic game though. Xcom 2 is top notch also. I've spent countless hours in these games.
Phoenix point if I remember was created by the original xcom developer or something to that affect. I did try gears tactics some months ago and I just couldn't get into it. It's probably just me
It was, but it was really closer to the newer XCOM than the older ones. Gears Tactics was okay but was hard to get into knowing there probably wont be a sequel.
There are few things more gratifying in gaming than skillfully turning the tide of a conflict. And few genres provide as many opportunities to abruptly reverse the odds via skill and forethought as tactical strategy. To be sure, we are more often than not talking about turn-based tactical mobile games, specifically titles in line with the iconic landmark series (XCOM and Jagged Alliance) that made the genre a genre.
