XCOM : Enemy Unknown - by Firaxis Games - Thread

Against my better judgement I've pre-ordered, I know I won't enjoy it as much as the original but triple A titles of this genre are few and far between so have to give it a go really. Of course the bonus of multiplayer should provide some nice casual fun. As long as you avoid the no time limit setting for turns!
 
I wasn't looking forward to this at all, I thought the FPS one would be better. But after a fair few gameplay videos, I cannot wait to get this game. Even tried to get into the original, but struggling to get into it, basically because I have no idea what I'm doing :D

The FPS one looks really rubbish now, not looking forward to it at all. Switched around totally. Same things happened with Hidden & Dangerous vs Call of Duty.
 
By fps do you mean the firaxis one which this thread is about - in which case I think you're wrong. Xenonauts will play very similar to the one you're struggling with :)

Personally I'm loving what firaxis have done, really looking forward to it
 
tals said:
By fps do you mean the firaxis one which this thread is about - in which case I think you're wrong. Xenonauts will play very similar to the one you're struggling with :)

Personally I'm loving what firaxis have done, really looking forward to it
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No there is an FPS reboot coming, unless it's been cancelled. Was set during an alien invasion in 1960s America or something.
 
tals said:
By fps do you mean the firaxis one which this thread is about - in which case I think you're wrong. Xenonauts will play very similar to the one you're struggling with :)

Personally I'm loving what firaxis have done, really looking forward to it
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Noo, there are 2 that are coming out. The First person shooter type (XCOM), by 2K Merlin is the one I did like the look of, but now I don't. XCOM : Enemy Unknown, on the other hand looks amazing.
 
Wow - the release date is pretty much the same, the cynical in me could say 2k are being bit naughty. Looks mildly interesting (not checked any videos) so will keep an eye on it but yes this is definitely the one to have and true to the franchise roots.
 
How have I missed this? Seriously. How have i managed to miss this game?

It looks utterly sublime, it looks exactly like the sort of game i need at the moment. It looks like a perfect update of one of the best franchises ever. Excited is an understatement.

How have i missed this!?!
 
This looks brilliant, I knew there was one incoming, But I was expecting a First person shooter, which disappointed me. Too many genres are being turned into FPS games. :( With regards to those youtube videos! Brilliant!! Anyone remember the classic game incubation? Has a similar feel
 
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mart981 said:
Against my better judgement I've pre-ordered, I know I won't enjoy it as much as the original but triple A titles of this genre are few and far between so have to give it a go really. Of course the bonus of multiplayer should provide some nice casual fun. As long as you avoid the no time limit setting for turns!
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I fear I may do the same. Tend not to preorder, especially on steam but may ahve to taek a punt on this as it looks awesome.

My last and only preorders in the last few years were starcraft 2 and diablo 3... :rolleyes:
 
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I fear I may do the same. Tend not to preorder, especially on steam but may ahve to taek a punt on this as it looks awesome.

My last and only preorders in the last few years were starcraft 2 and diablo 3... :rolleyes:
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That sounds familiar, played loads of SC2 during the beta then basically stopped playing after my retail copy arrived and Diablo 3, well, I haven't got a character past lvl 14 yet and doubt I ever will :)
 
Yep same here. Lost interest in diablo 3 totally. SC2 I still play occasionally but enjoyed the beta more I think. Will probably get into HOTS when it is released.

XCOM though seems the kind of game I can get on board with. Thoroughly enjoyed the original.
 
Can Steam pre-orders be cancelled before the game launches if need be?

I doubt anywhere will beat the pre-order price/bonuses combo steam doing but just in case.....
 
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