I hadn't played the old one before and found it on abandonware last night. I'd describe it as 'faithful yet improved reboot' and it can be hopefully introduce the franchise to a new graphic hungry generation
Is it mission based or random maps like the old one? Mission based will be a turn off for me.
From Gamespy
"Firaxis says there are approximately 80 maps in total, so what it lacks in randomization it will make up for in sheer volume. Plus, we do know that while maps won't be randomized, alien spawn points and alien types will be. So even if you think you've figured out a sure-fire path for your soldiers to take through particular maps, you'll discover plenty of surprises.."
Played the first few levels and so far so good. The core game is still there and the battles are still tense. I think i could be spending many hours on this.
Regardless,there are 1 or 2 things i don't like. It doesn't matter where your soldiers are from, they can be from Japan, Russia or any European country, they still talk with an american accent and there doesn't seem to be any base building like in previous games. I seemed to have started with most facilitys already. I would have preferred to have started with nothing and bulit my radar,barracks and research centres from scratch.
there doesn't seem to be any base building like in previous games. I seemed to have started with most facilitys already. I would have preferred to have started with nothing and bulit my radar,barracks and research centres from scratch.
I hear that the base needs to be expanded as the game progresses. For example, to research new tech quicker, more research lab facilities need to be constructed and further specialist staff employed. Similarly with manufacture, spy sats etc. I'm pretty confident that this is the case, because the micro management side of XCOM is a key element.
Steam will not ban for using a VPN. The only reason they will ban for you using a VPN is if you use it to get the game cheaper from another region or sometimes if you constantly switch your VPN location, Steam can lock your account since to Steam it appears like it has been accessed from a number of different countries in a short time span.
Downloading from Steam now. 12 gigs! Glad I don't have a download limit! I've actually grown to enjoy playing games with a joypad having started off as a keyboard+mouse fan.
Played it for a couple of hours today on the PS3 and really enjoyed it, everything that I loved about the original seems to be there.
I will report my thoughts after more time with it.
Ohh and it works great with a joypad!
Glad to hear this. I was undecided as to whether to pick it up on the 360 due to these kind of strategy games usually being difficult to play on consoles.
I love how you get attached to some of your soldiers. I have (or should i say 'had') a soldier called 'Mad dog' who was my senior officer. I took him into a mission and kept him back only to get ambushed and then he became alien food. I was gutted.:(
I've started a new game now because the first one went didn't go down too well and there was world wide panic.Nice to see that your second game doesn't hold your hand like the first one and your left to make your own decisions.
Have ordered this on PC from Steam but not had a chance to play it yet, not even sure if it's unlocked for play yet but will find out soon enough.
The original XCom game is one of my all time favourites so really looking forward to trying this out, if it's anything like as good as the original it should keep me entertained for a good while!
coen, unlocked at 12am this morning on steam. had a quick 5 minute test before kip but ended up playing till 1.30am! Looks good, weekend of alien blasting coming right up
coen, unlocked at 12am this morning on steam. had a quick 5 minute test before kip but ended up playing till 1.30am! Looks good, weekend of alien blasting coming right up
Ahah nice, time to start thinking of a way to leave work early and give this a shot then.
Can definitely see a long weekend of X-Coming ahead!
does anyone know if you can still do mind control if you train your troops up?
if they have this -- im buying
in the original , i created the best mind controller in the galaxy.
I managed to do that in TFTD. I had about five troops that could mind control a tentaculat no problem. Used to use my mind controllers to help give my rookies some target practice: mind control a lobsterman, take its weapons away from it, line it up and when the turn was over, let my rookies take pot shots. Fish in a barrel!
If you fancy a spot of portable XCOM-esque turn based strategic action, this is a steal for 3DS owners. Featuring a lengthy campaign and additional Skirmish battles, it's a quality tactical combat title that is well worth 9 quid.
coen, unlocked at 12am this morning on steam. had a quick 5 minute test before kip but ended up playing till 1.30am! Looks good, weekend of alien blasting coming right up
Haha... EXACTLY what happened to me too!
Got out of work early today, and have been playing ever since (just stopped now to listen to the News Quiz). I'm loving it. It's got the "feel" of the original down to a T. And it's very much like the original in that you can get very attached very quckly to your best troops- and they can die even quicker. It's quite unusual for a modern game to let the player properly FAIL so easily.
I'm sure in a few days I'll have complaints, but at the moment I couldn't be happier with it.
A guy called Daniel 'Shotty' Hughes from the UK is my highest rank soldier. He carries a laser shotgun and has a back up of a laser pistol and he never seems to miss.
I'll admit that i've loaded up a previous save a few times after he has died.:o
Just completed my first Alien base and 'Shotty' was the only guy to survive out of a team of 6! Think i'll have to invest some research in to some armor for him.
If you fancy a spot of portable XCOM-esque turn based strategic action, this is a steal for 3DS owners. Featuring a lengthy campaign and additional Skirmish battles, it's a quality tactical combat title that is well worth 9 quid.
yea nice mention .seen it go for about a fiver on ebay too,its an overlooked bargain game from the 3ds launch. its similar certainly as it was actually produced by Jullian Gollop the creator of the xcom series.
Have ordered this on PC from Steam but not had a chance to play it yet, not even sure if it's unlocked for play yet but will find out soon enough.
The original XCom game is one of my all time favourites so really looking forward to trying this out, if it's anything like as good as the original it should keep me entertained for a good while!
I've been playing it most of yesterday. Its an amazing game. Totally sucks you in.
A guy called Daniel 'Shotty' Hughes from the UK is my highest rank soldier. He carries a laser shotgun and has a back up of a laser pistol and he never seems to miss.
I'll admit that i've loaded up a previous save a few times after he has died.:o
Just completed my first Alien base and 'Shotty' was the only guy to survive out of a team of 6! Think i'll have to invest some research in to some armor for him.
I know this is nit picking but please dont go american its armour not armor.
But ive done more or less the same my best soldier is british well english ive decided she is from Sheffield and when she has been killed ive reloaded the game.
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if they have this -- im buying
in the original , i created the best mind controller in the galaxy.
as stated by firaxis in their earlier interviews and previews there is a set amount of maps.
From Gamespy
"Firaxis says there are approximately 80 maps in total, so what it lacks in randomization it will make up for in sheer volume. Plus, we do know that while maps won't be randomized, alien spawn points and alien types will be. So even if you think you've figured out a sure-fire path for your soldiers to take through particular maps, you'll discover plenty of surprises.."
Regardless,there are 1 or 2 things i don't like. It doesn't matter where your soldiers are from, they can be from Japan, Russia or any European country, they still talk with an american accent and there doesn't seem to be any base building like in previous games. I seemed to have started with most facilitys already. I would have preferred to have started with nothing and bulit my radar,barracks and research centres from scratch.
I hear that the base needs to be expanded as the game progresses. For example, to research new tech quicker, more research lab facilities need to be constructed and further specialist staff employed. Similarly with manufacture, spy sats etc. I'm pretty confident that this is the case, because the micro management side of XCOM is a key element.
They've recently changed their policies.
This game has been designed with a gamepad as a primary controller, unfortunately for MK gamers.
I will report my thoughts after more time with it.
Ohh and it works great with a joypad!
Glad to hear this. I was undecided as to whether to pick it up on the 360 due to these kind of strategy games usually being difficult to play on consoles.
I love how you get attached to some of your soldiers. I have (or should i say 'had') a soldier called 'Mad dog' who was my senior officer. I took him into a mission and kept him back only to get ambushed and then he became alien food. I was gutted.:(
I've started a new game now because the first one went didn't go down too well and there was world wide panic.Nice to see that your second game doesn't hold your hand like the first one and your left to make your own decisions.
The original XCom game is one of my all time favourites so really looking forward to trying this out, if it's anything like as good as the original it should keep me entertained for a good while!
Ahah nice, time to start thinking of a way to leave work early and give this a shot then.
Can definitely see a long weekend of X-Coming ahead!
I managed to do that in TFTD. I had about five troops that could mind control a tentaculat no problem. Used to use my mind controllers to help give my rookies some target practice: mind control a lobsterman, take its weapons away from it, line it up and when the turn was over, let my rookies take pot shots. Fish in a barrel!
If you fancy a spot of portable XCOM-esque turn based strategic action, this is a steal for 3DS owners. Featuring a lengthy campaign and additional Skirmish battles, it's a quality tactical combat title that is well worth 9 quid.
GR Shadow - £8.98
Yep, Psionics are in the game. Indeed in the first demo mission, a Sectoid geezer is mind controlling one of your troops.
Haha... EXACTLY what happened to me too!
Got out of work early today, and have been playing ever since (just stopped now to listen to the News Quiz). I'm loving it. It's got the "feel" of the original down to a T. And it's very much like the original in that you can get very attached very quckly to your best troops- and they can die even quicker. It's quite unusual for a modern game to let the player properly FAIL so easily.
I'm sure in a few days I'll have complaints, but at the moment I couldn't be happier with it.
I'll admit that i've loaded up a previous save a few times after he has died.:o
Just completed my first Alien base and 'Shotty' was the only guy to survive out of a team of 6! Think i'll have to invest some research in to some armor for him.
yea nice mention .seen it go for about a fiver on ebay too,its an overlooked bargain game from the 3ds launch. its similar certainly as it was actually produced by Jullian Gollop the creator of the xcom series.
I've been playing it most of yesterday. Its an amazing game. Totally sucks you in.
I know this is nit picking but please dont go american its armour not armor.
But ive done more or less the same my best soldier is british well english ive decided she is from Sheffield and when she has been killed ive reloaded the game.