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XCOM: Enemy Unknown
By Feral Interactive, released 1 Jan 2012
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- macOS
- PlayStation 3
- turn-based strategy video game
What it is
XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a turn-based strategy game released in 2012. Players command XCOM, a secret organization tasked with defending Earth from an alien invasion. The role combines tactical combat with organization-wide decisions: research alien technology, manage resources, establish and expand a base, recruit and customize soldiers, and plan missions. Ground battles let you direct squad movement, while air units such as the Interceptor and Skyranger can be deployed. The invasion story involves new enemies and technologies, and the listed campaign spans more than 70 missions, with the team interacting and negotiating with governments worldwide. Steam lists single-player, multiplayer and cross-platform multiplayer, alongside achievements, controller support, trading cards, cloud saves, Remote Play on TV and Family Sharing. The listed platforms are Windows, Linux, macOS and PlayStation 3; the Steam listing names Windows and Linux. The publishers are 2K and Feral Interactive (Linux).
What players like, and what they don't
- Turn-based squad combat
- Manage and expand an XCOM base
- Research alien technology
- More than 70 missions
- Steam lists cross-platform multiplayer
- Steam platforms list Windows and Linux
- Steam age rating listed as 17
Who it suits
It suits players who want to combine squad tactics with base management, research and resource decisions. The listed multiplayer and cross-platform multiplayer features may also interest players seeking those modes.
XCOM: Enemy Unknown links turn-based ground battles with research, base management and worldwide missions. Its listed Steam features include solo and multiplayer options, while the Steam platform list is limited to Windows and Linux.
