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XCOM: Enemy Unknown

by Firaxis Games

Released Oct 9, 2012
$5.99
15 h to beat
Android
iOS
Linux
Mac
PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360

93%positive reviews

54,838 positive4,003 negative

What players say

Pros

Strong tactical gameplay with memorable losses
Dramatic moments that make players care about soldiers

Cons

Data-collection terms and privacy concerns raised

Mixed

Some call it a great tactics game, others find it frustrating

Media

Last Stand Trailer (YouTube)

Gameplay video (YouTube)

Casualties of War Trailer (YouTube)

DLC, expansions and more

Main game (1)

X-COM: UFO Defense

System requirements

Minimum:

OS *:Windows Vista

Processor:2 GHz Dual Core

Memory:2 GB RAM

Graphics:NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT or greater

DirectX®:9.0

Hard Drive:20 GB HD space

Sound:DirectX Compatible

Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection

Additional:Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, DirectX and Microsoft .NET 4.

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XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a turn-based tactics game with a strategic management layer, and a reimagining of the 1994 strategy title UFO: Enemy Unknown. Players lead a squad of soldiers through turn-based combat missions against alien forces, using cover, positioning, and class-based abilities, where…