Game:

XCOM: Enemy Unknown (2012)

Duration: 17:11

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No Commentary / Edited Dynamically* / Classic Difficulty / 1440p60
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ONE LOAD AT 6:05 DUE TO GLITCHY UI - EXPLAINED BELOW

*Wait times, overplanning, and dead time is edited out to make viewing much more interesting! I do try to include moments of forethought so it makes some sense and isn't just constant shooting.
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At 6:05 I loaded the game after I moved my assault unit because the UI made it unclear whether it was a dash or not (ending her turn). I loaded the game and it was more clear and there was also the "DASH!" indicator. I then used the "Run & Gun" ability as I would have had I known it was a dash.

I also shot a random-looking rocket at the end becuase I hadn't noticed the target up there was killed during an Overwatch earlier.

To be fully transparent, I had played much of this mission already but started it over after a series of glitches tanked my run. This video is a bit jumpy as a result because I was constantly paranoid something would go wrong.
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First Video Description Follows
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Quick breakdown for you: XCOM is a long running series that set a definitive style of turn based battles using ranged weapons, various powers, and other equipment to repel the aliens menacing Earth!

Whew.

Anyway, this is the reboot which brought nice graphics and other doodads. The "Enemy Within" expansion pack is being used on the base game "XCOM: Enemy Unknown". It basically tightens up the mechanics and adds a couple new classes and the "meld" pickup to reward people for quickly moving through maps rather than biding their time.

Hopefully this "abridged" playthrough will be a refreshing way to view the series!