BeefJack: "XCOM: Enemy Unknown is due out next week, and it has a lot to live up to. The original is a beloved cult classic, but Firaxis aren’t just riding on reputation alone. Here’s five ways in which the developer is building upon the original game to make it ready for the modern age."
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.
Some games age better than others. When a game is getting on in years, mods can help give the game a little push and make it worth playing again.
I got to look over the PRIMA strategy guide last night, and the game is not even out yet. Pretty cool. The Prima guys said in the intro that it lives up to the original and then some. I cannot wait to get this game, wish I had more money flow because I know its going to be epic for my tastes. Is no one else looking forward to this game?!??!
This is going to be the best offering of the year in my mind.
I'm actually really enjoying the demo. Don't know if I can get it day1, but it's definately on my wanted list.