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X-COM: Enemy Unknown Game Informer Mag Details [Up8: Sid Meier Talks XCOM]
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archnemesis
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This fall.
Don't know if the game can be modded yet, but the past Civilizations have been moddable. I think IV and V both even have a mod-loader as part of the main menu. So based on Firaxis' track record, outlook is good.
I am looking forward to this, even if it's not a remake, but a re-imagining, it looks pretty nice. I get this "illegitimate lovechild of X-Com and Valkyria Chronicles" off it, and to me that's not a bad thing at all.
I am looking forward to this, even if it's not a remake, but a re-imagining, it looks pretty nice. I get this "illegitimate lovechild of X-Com and Valkyria Chronicles" off it, and to me that's not a bad thing at all.
They haven't said. The odds are decent since it's Firaxis but the fact that it has a simultaneous console release might be a bad sign. Still, Bethesda manages with their games so maybe!
It would be SO GREAT to have an SDK for this game. Even if the game doesn't turn out exactly the way we'd like, it might even be fixable!
I would love pretty much any port. Android, IOS, Windows (to not have to emulate DOS), even an Arcade game on 360/PSN would be great.
I'll post it again:
http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1146530
It will look almost the same as the original release but it strips DOSBox entirely. Runs in Direct3D (so Fraps likes it)!
dragonelite
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Wow just checked back really like the visual style in those new screenshots.
doctorcdcs
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I've played a few of the alpha builds, however they were quite buggy and crashed multiple times. The bits I did play however, were quite fun and nostalgic, as you can see the influence that X-Com has in the game.
I've already got my pre-order linked to Desura, so I'm downloading the most recent build (just after the press-release version) to see what changes they've made since the last time I played it. I'm not sure if they've implemented the AI as yet, but if they have i'll let you know how it is.
Hell yes, great news! Thank you.
doctorcdcs
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update to my earlier post: Well, I just played a bit of the xenonauts press-release alpha available on Desura, and I do think they've added AI to the aliens (not sure how far along it is). I shot down a UFO and proceeded to send in my ground forces.
I came across my first alien at my second turn but he seemed to just run towards me. I killed it and proceeded to the alien craft. I saw two more but they also didn't attack me, so I assumed that AI was programmed only to run around. I dealt with those two and ended my turn, and I was promptly greeted by a blue beam coming out from the shadows which shot my sniper and as he crumpled to the ground I saw a fourth alien run out from the shadows towards my men. I could confirm that yes, there was indeed some sort of AI that was put into the game.
And then the game client froze. I can still move my mouse around, but I can't click on anything. The music is playing, i can hear clicking prompts when I try to choose something but other than that, it's not responding.
Still, it was great! I especially like the music. Really adds to the atmosphere. I wonder if they're going to have different pieces or if it will be similar to X-Com in only having a few sound bytes.
Minsc
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A few days old now, but didn't see it posted, the coverage continues with another video and screen, The Unsettling Music Of XCOM: Enemy Unknown.
It wouldn't be XCOM without a gas station or two!
Glad to see they acknowledge the music was integral to making the game's creepy atmosphere.
It wouldn't be XCOM without a gas station or two!
I totally missed that all the earlier diner shots were named gas station
Glad to see they acknowledge the music was integral to making the game's creepy atmosphere.
Yup. That's X-Com music alright. Now, make with the Interceptor song. I want to hear the new one. Please say there's a new one!
Metalmurphy
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First good thing I've seen from this game. Love the music.
In your screen seems like the enemy unit has multiple parts, each with its defense and health.It actually works great in conclusion of this post from duckroll, but it reminded me too much of everything we've seen already so I skipped it.
I should be doing hw
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Lol, so I guess that confirmed 100% Tangerine Dream soundtrack is out of the picture now.
you soooo sturdy. A real hardcore gamer.
bonesmccoy
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I can't wait to play this! I admit, the art style turned me off at first - until I remembered that we've already seen 'realistic' X-Com:
And that the reboot has a similar palette to the original:
And that the reboot has a similar palette to the original:
StoppedInTracks
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A few days old now, but didn't see it posted, the coverage continues with another video and screen, The Unsettling Music Of XCOM: Enemy Unknown.
It wouldn't be XCOM without a gas station or two!I totally missed that all the earlier diner shots were named gas station
Glad to see they acknowledge the music was integral to making the game's creepy atmosphere.
Wait there are actual ex-Microprose guys that worked on past XCOM games working on this XCOM?
Oh man... I cannot wait for this game.
EDIT: I really cannot believe how many things they get right. It's like... I don't know... some higher up suit sat down and read all the massive amount of hate & bile the new XCOM FPS got thorought all the internet and tried to fix it.
I am simply AMAZED how good this game looks and sounds like (including lack of TUs, 4 people in the squad etc.)
Minsc
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Another update, this one has no new in-game screens to post that I can see, Alien Breeds: The Evolution Of XCOMs Enemies. It does have a few nice shots of the enemies, as the title would suggest.
Cosmonaut X
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Cyberdisc is fantastic, and I quite like what they've done with the Mutons. Will we be getting a full revamp of ALL the alien races, though - Floaters, Ethereals, Chrysalids etc.? That would be fantastic...
Neuromancer
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Neuromancer
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Oh I just assumed he was dancing, I'm not sure.
My guess is the first three maybe four are dodging animations, the next three are probably related to leaping or landing, I have no idea what the next one is looks like he is doing a cartwheel, then he is shooting, the last three are him getting shot. You can see the blood splatter.
Just a guess.
Man, I hope so. Reminds me of how nicely the music was done-up in the Playstation version of Enemy Unknown.
gi said:
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Pretty sure those are all action shots, yes. A lot of varied dodge animations because their main advantage is that they are lithe and fast, hard to hit. Last three he's getting nailed and you can also see they are trying to find animations that also emphasize how flimsy/frail they are.
StoppedInTracks
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I don't like The Thin Man's design but then I neither liked all aliens designs from XCOM ie. Reapers.
It would be cool if they were somewhat able to disguise themselves as normal civilians during terror missions.
There were metamorphic aliens in Abomination: the Nemesis Project (an rts), which appeared like normal humans, but suddendly turned into these slender aliens as soon as the player units got near enough.
X-Com agent: "Hei team, I've rescued another civil-"
*BBZAAP*
There were metamorphic aliens in Abomination: the Nemesis Project (an rts), which appeared like normal humans, but suddendly turned into these slender aliens as soon as the player units got near enough.
X-Com agent: "Hei team, I've rescued another civil-"
*BBZAAP*
One thing has been bothering me so, since you start with 4 members in a team and all these class roles and perks, I fear that Firaxis is making your soldiers way too valuable, as in they can take a lot of hits they can't die. What I liked the most about my troops in original game was that they were fragile, but things they've shown so far makes me think that you will be using those 4 for a while before you get any more troops.
Another pet peeve is one base policy. This can only mean there will be no random Base attacks against you (if you lose the base, game's over right? Can't happen!), unless it is a Story Mission specifically programmed to happen 100% of the time in each playthrough. (and so no problem regulating between science and manufacturing, no proper base building)
Kind of disappointing that Firaxis takes the original game and takes away good complexity out, when there is already a game for that mainstream audience
It fucking blows my mind for some reason.
Another pet peeve is one base policy. This can only mean there will be no random Base attacks against you (if you lose the base, game's over right? Can't happen!), unless it is a Story Mission specifically programmed to happen 100% of the time in each playthrough. (and so no problem regulating between science and manufacturing, no proper base building)
Kind of disappointing that Firaxis takes the original game and takes away good complexity out, when there is already a game for that mainstream audience
It fucking blows my mind for some reason.
While the one-base thing may not be a great idea in practice (no way to be sure yet), I don't see how it precludes random alien invasions. Hell, I remember OG X-Com invasions even before I expanded into multiple bases.
I'm totally on board with the 4 troop limit complaints though. I'd like reassurance that squad sizes can get significantly larger. ~12 troops or so.
metareferential
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I really don't like the art style.
I was hoping for something more sinister, the cell-shaded look really kills the atmosphere.
I was hoping for something more sinister, the cell-shaded look really kills the atmosphere.
StoppedInTracks
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I think we can forget about 12-people squads. IMO, based on nothing, there will be 8 people limit max that makes 4 people + 1 tank available.
There will be tanks in this game... right?
There will be tanks in this game... right?
This game is not cel-shaded. At all.
Neuromancer
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Yeah I don't get it either.
Funky Papa
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What the fuck, how did I just learn about this game like, one minute ago?
Holy crap.
GIVE IT TO ME.
Holy crap.
GIVE IT TO ME.
I just can't believe this game is being made by so many people who are as perfect for the task outside of the original creators. Even if it has lost a few systems, I'm all about being pragmatic. At the very least I'm getting a new game in a largely ignored genre.
The art is fine by me. It appears to fit between Enemy Unknown (GOAT) and Apocalypse (which I also liked.) I want Firaxis to run with their take on the game. In all the interviews I have seen they earned that leeway with me. Not that it matters.
handel
Funky Papa
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Watching those videos is such a bizarre experience. Even if they changed a bit the original formula you can tell these guys get it. They sound like actual X-Com fans enthused to give their fellow gamers the game they've been waiting for so many years.
It feels like balm after that dreadful XCom FPS's dev diary in which 2k hilariously claimed to adhere to the tenets of the original games.
It feels like balm after that dreadful XCom FPS's dev diary in which 2k hilariously claimed to adhere to the tenets of the original games.
The devs have specifically and repeatedly stated that the challenge and perma-death in the original game are cornerstones of their design approach.
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