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XCOM Enemy Unknown: Is This What We Can Expect to Play

While much of what’s to be revealed on XCOM: Enemy Unknown is still, for lack of a better work, unknown, a history of RTS games like XCOM, reveals some insights on the next evolution this new RTS version of the game could make.

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dedicatedtogamers4921d ago

This article is interesting, but the author needs to understand that "RTS" means "real time strategy". X-COM is not an RTS. It is a turn-based tactical game. It has more in common with Jagged Alliance, Disgaea, and Final Fantasy Tactics than it has in common with RTSs like Starcraft and Age of Empires.

Soldierone4921d ago

I notice a LOT of people getting this wrong. Not sure if they just simply didn't play the other games or what.

I'd relate it to Full Spectrum Warrior with a few changes and of course adding in turned based mechanics.

dedicatedtogamers4921d ago

Yes, Apocalypse had optional real-time gameplay (you could choose real-time or turn-based), but I would be incredibly surprised if that was someone's first entry into the series. The first X-COM is still the best and the most well-known, IMO.

Felinox4921d ago

This has quickly jumped to top of my wish list. After being disgusted with the fps reboot im pretty excited about a game that doesn't require constant attention and twitch reflexes(I'm old). Loved the original back in the day.

Nuvian4921d ago

Why is this being referred to as an RTS? I'm guessing people that write these articles haven't actually played the game.

vortis4921d ago

That's why a lot of those numbskull "journalists" weren't ragging on 2K for their FPS reboot. Half those little kiddies never played the original X-Com and that's why they didn't have a problem with that software abortion XCOM.

I imagine Enemy Unknown needs to make heavy use of current-day physics middleware because ultimately the turn-based mechanics would rock with a lot of fancy destructibility.

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Get all 17 Items in the XCOM Complete Game Bundle at 95% Off and Enjoy Them on Your Steam Deck

The XCOM Complete Game Bundle includes lots of DLCs and games playable on the Steam Deck. You can save over €220 on the 17-item bundle.

knight6265500d ago

Only game iam waiting for is for mafia 2 nothing else intrest me well only Metal gear solid peace walkers but ill get that soon

Conloles5500d ago

Mafia 2 lol all 2K get money from is GTA style games and Nba 2K.

MightyMark4275500d ago

The only game I'm waiting for is Mafia II

killyourfm5500d ago

O_O - Not interested in XCOM?

Syaz15500d ago

nice. waiting to see what mafia 2 and spec ops the line has too offer. not into rts games, so civ 5 not for me, and not too familiar with x-com series.

AliTheBrit195500d ago

I think 2K are probably the best Publisher.

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XCOM: Enemy Unknown - A Welcome Rebirth

XCOM: Enemy Unknown rebooted the series back in 2012, and has since inspired numerous new strategy game series to be born.

shinoff2183611d ago (Edited 611d ago )

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.

ModsDoBetter610d ago

Excellent game.
Played to death on PS3 years ago.

S2Killinit610d ago

What other games were inspired by this game?

JL2930610d ago

Gears Of War Tactics, Phoenix Point. Many others.

shinoff2183610d ago

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

JL2930609d ago (Edited 609d ago )

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.