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Xcom: Enemy Unknown hands-on preview (HG)

Hooked Gamers writes: "No, the issue is that your squaddy no longer stops in his tracks het spots an enemy but will move towards his intended designation regardless what happens. Should he spot an alien - or an alien spot him - the alien will be given time to take cover too, resulting in a kind of trench warfare that is still fun, but absolutely not in keeping with the original spirit of Xcom."

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josephps34682d ago

I was the other guy who put his hand up lol I'm so excited about this game but it doesn't seem there is a lot of hype or anticipation. Am I wrong? Are there other turn based tactical fans out there?

fermcr4682d ago

It's my most expected game for this year. Being a fan of Civilization and XCOM, yes, i'm very hyped.

josephps34682d ago

You should check out Valkyria Chronicles. Its also a turn based tactical based game. Like Xcom, when characters die its permanent. The story is excellent, there is RPG upgrade element, graphics excellent, and I see it for $20 everywhere here in Canada now.

Xcom: Enemy Unknown- For me if I had to pick only one game for the rest of 2012 this would be it. Game of the Year for me.

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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.

shinoff2183598d ago (Edited 598d 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.

ModsDoBetter597d ago

Excellent game.
Played to death on PS3 years ago.

S2Killinit597d ago

What other games were inspired by this game?

JL2930597d ago

Gears Of War Tactics, Phoenix Point. Many others.

shinoff2183597d 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

JL2930596d ago (Edited 596d 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.

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Ten Best Tactical Mobile Games

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.

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10 Literally Game-Changing Mods That Breathed Life Into Old Games

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.

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