XCOM: Enemy Unknown (2012)
- Developer
- Firaxis Games, Feral Interactive (Linux)
- Publisher
- 2K, Feral Interactive (Linux)
- Platforms
- Windows, Linux
- Genres
- Strategy
- Rating
- 4.7 of 5, 58,389 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 39 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
You command a squad in tense, high-stakes tactical battles where every soldier's permadeath and limited resources force careful, often nerve-wracking decisions.
tacticaltensepunishingatmosphericaddictiveunforgivingstrategiccharacter-driven
What players say
Players love the tactical combat and class progression, especially in the mid game. The early game is punishing for newcomers, and many say the Long War mod is essential. Players are split on whether it or XCOM 2 is better.
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