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XCOM: Enemy Unknown |OT| Neo GAF is Under Alien Control
- Thread starter Jintor
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I came. It's everywhere and I'm on the bus and oh God this is awkward as shit.
That trailer might be the one thing I need to convince my heathen friends to get this game.
HYPE GET!
You know what, it would be hype as hell considering the MP-matches I've seen between devs, however given the game's turnbased nature I think that pretty much prevents it from ever becoming big in esports.... but hey you never know.
Also that trailer, let's do this! The 3 days between most of (Us)Gaf getting the game and the rest of (peasant)gaf getting it are going to be dreadful... Maybe I'll just request a 3-day ban :I
I thought the same, then again they just gave RE6 ~8-9 or something so there's that.
Dakota47
Member
Review embargo ends on Monday, 05:00 AM Pacific time.
Really? The late-game aliens we know about so far seem pretty mean.
I'm not implying that I like Game Informer or give a rats ass what kind of reviews they give, but there are a *lot* of blubbering morons who read that crap and might take notice of X-COM. This game needs to be successful if unimaginative follow the leader publishers are ever going to make more reasonably budgeted strategy games.
Dat alien guns. I hope I will ever come that far.
Do what I did, buy X-com, and then buy Dishonored at a later date unless it turns out to be a catastrophe ( which I certainly don't hope it is )
Oh, day before ey? Well, at least I can keep myself sane by reading them.
Your first error was assuming you'll make it to endgame ;].
edit :
Oh I wholeheartedly agree, the more exposure this game gets the better.
Woo-Fu
Banned
You're supposed to get overpowered in the later stages of the game. The challenge at that point is that regardless of how strong your guys are they can't be everywhere at once.
I'm going on the original here. Even when you're overpowered it only takes one blaster bomb to ruin your day.
That's what I'm doing. Support the publisher who still releases $50 PC games. Support the dev that took a chance on a turn based strategy game.
Buy Dishonored first Steam sale.
It's very rare for them to give a hyped AAA game less than 8. Hell it's rare for them to give any game less than 8 really. Every month they give everything a 7-10 with maybe 1 terrible game getting a 6 or lower just to stand out.
Dishonored!
X-COM has always had an inverted difficulty curve. You are eventually supposed to reach a point where you are pushing back against the aliens and eventually taking the fight to their front door.
Stronghammer22
Member
A guy made a demo editor which showed
Nope, from the Demo files there are at least 2 remaining types (maybe with variants)
Get out, traitor! *throws rocks*
electricpirate
Member
Honestly, given the shitty way Firaxis has treated Civ V multiplayer, I don't see them doing this.
RIP Pit boss server
From what I understand most if not all of them can be seen in the modded demo. Which I refuse to look at because I want at least SOME surprises. I believe Garth said there were over 14 alien types, which might be kinda disappointing since in trailers/previews we've seen what 12 or 13 counting things like sectoid commanders as different types.
I know we can expect Ethereals, I'd like to see Reapers too since they were the source of my greatest 'WTF IS THAT THING' moment in the original.
Also on the subject of the modded demo it was funny seeing Jake's reaction to that in a recent video. He got asked about mod support for the 500th time and instead of his usual line about 'we want to do it, but can't say anything yet' he mentioned all the crazy shit people had managed to do just with the demo.
bonesmccoy
Banned
You should mess around with the original game. Lose some battles, research some guns, watch as your funding levels dip and Australia signs a pact with the aliens. The only jarring bits come via the ancient and clunky UI, and the lack of a 'real-time' button when no aliens are around.
Hari Seldon
Member
Honestly, given the shitty way Firaxis has treated Civ V multiplayer, I don't see them doing this.
RIP Pit boss server
Yeah Firaxis didn't give 2 shits about Civ 5. However, this is looking to be a much bigger hit sales wise for them.
electricpirate
Member
I'm so hyped for X-Com that I download and am playing xenowar on my phone.
It's not very good, I should probably just get the DOS originals heh.
It's not very good, I should probably just get the DOS originals heh.
Once again, Idlethumbs playing the original XCOM: EU - http://www.twitch.tv/idlethumbs/b/332297404
electricpirate
Member
throwawayname
Member
Looking good.
Watching now. Lol. I have no idea how a 2 unit team is going to go.
I'm rooting for that 1 floater. His sniper is running out of fuel..
edit : lol just as I said that...
Dr. Kitty Muffins
Member
I'm down for a 360 preorder.
Stream is pretty cool. I've never played an x-com game. It kinda gives a bit me a frozen synapse~y vibe.
I just noticed I have X-com: apocalpyse, enforcer, interceptor, terror from the deep and ufo defense in my steam list from some bundle.
Which would be the best for a total beginner?
I just noticed I have X-com: apocalpyse, enforcer, interceptor, terror from the deep and ufo defense in my steam list from some bundle.
Which would be the best for a total beginner?
throwawayname
Member
that miss
Start with (and only play) UFO Defense. If you really love it, Terror from the Deep is more like an add-on than a true sequel but the missions take twice as long and it is harder. The rest can be skipped since they never repeated the magic of the original. At least until now? I think everyone is hoping that this new game is the true sequel to UFO Defense. That is what I want at least. Well that, and an HD port of the original for iOS.