Let's Play XCOM (2012) [DE] [HD] 01 A New Era
18*Let's Play Firaxis' XCOM Enemy Unknown (2012) in HD*
The aliens are back. XCOM is back.
Modern times, a modern game. So, obviously, there's a lot wrong with it. But I will only rant about that in this one vid description, because once you've chosen to accept these quirks, you get a very good game.
OK then, bear with me while I let off some steam.
Let's start right there: This game uses a glorified spyware for copy/piracy protection. Luckily, once activated, you don't need a internet connection to play. Which is good. Like sending someone flowers after stealing his car. OK, ok, you get it: I don't like Steam. Let's leave it at that.
Many of the original game elements are either gone or simplified to almost non-existence: No base defense, only one base, no time units (instead only two actions per turn), no free aim (you can't shoot walls etc.), no inventory, (almost) no looting of alien artifacts, unlimited ammo, small squads, lame air combat, totally linear research 'tree' and a buggy UI.
BUT
It's great fun! Despite this simplified battle system, the developers managed to create tough and challenging encounters. There's always a ton of action, no periods of "nothing's happening". The graphics and cut-scenes are looking quite nice, although, at times, ridiculously overdramatic.
Most importantly, it's addictive - which, in my view, is the biggest compliment for any game.
XCOM (2012) may be a remake, but in fact, it's a totally different game. It's not "X-COM", it's "XCOM". It can't replace the original, it stands for itself. Which is a good thing. I don't think it'll become a timeless classic like the original, but, to be fair, that would've been too much to expect. Despite its flaws, it *is* a great game.
And now we're gonna play it! ;-)
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