Since their inception in 2012, Firaxis Games has become one of the icons of the turn-based strategy genre; the game is known for its tactical depth, heavy difficulty, and constant pressure on the player to make the right decisions when it comes to battlefield tactics or base management. A poorly chosen path can become a […]

Introduction to XCOM: Enemy Unknown Base Defense Made by Firaxis Games and published by 2K Games, the 2012 installment is essentially a re-imagining of the 1994 classic “UFO: Enemy Unknown” (“X-COM: UFO Defense”.) It … being put in charge of a global military organization, XCOM, tasked with defending Earth against an alien invasion. One of

Introduction “XCOM: Enemy Unknown” is a highly praised turn-based strategy game developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K Games. Released in 2012, the game acts as a modern reinterpretation of the 1994 cult classic “X-COM: UFO Defense” (also known as “UFO: Enemy Unknown”). The game has been praised for its deep strategizing, story line,

Introduction XCOM: Enemy Unknown is widely considered a revival of the turn-based strategy classic with all of the glitz and glamour of modern interactive visuals, deep gameplay, and challenging strategic layers. Most of the time, the spotlight’s put on the single-player campaign of XCOM: Enemy Unknown, but that multiplayer mode brings a very unique and

Introduction “XCOM: Enemy Within,” an expansion to the critically acclaimed “XCOM: Enemy Unknown,” brings lots to enhance the original game through gameplay, mechanics, enemies, maps, and a variety of quests. The quests are an integral part of the overall experience, adding depth, challenge, and narrative to the game. In this detailed review, we will discuss

XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a much-acclaimed, turn-based tactical strategy game where the player controls a global defense force against an alien invasion. Base management is a central theme, wherein different facilities are constructed and upgraded to further one’s operations. Planning your build order carefully ensures that your squad is properly equipped and that the base

The Universe of XCOM: Enemy Unknown Developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K Games, XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a tactical turn-based strategy game. Released in 2012, it is a modern update to the classic X-COM series of the 1990s. The game places you in the command of the XCOM project, an international paramilitary organization

Introduction: Modding XCOM: Enemy Unknown The game operates on a turn-based tactical strategy setup that won many hearts in its 2012-release entertainment world. The interplay of tactical battles with base management, resource management, and storyline elements makes the whole experience vast and worthy of addressing. However, players have always tried to use mods to expand

Introduction: XCOM: Enemy Unknown is an acclaimed strategy game that puzzles the player into managing global defense against an alien invasion. The finest tactical combat in the game leads up to the ultimate battle against the Uber Ethereal, the final boss in the game. The staggeringly difficult battle for this last boss encounter is also

XCOM: Enemy Unknown, brought to life by Firaxis Games in 2012, revived the classic turn-based strategic genre with hardcore action and decision making at every single step. Among the reasons that make the game extremely engaging is its mission structure. Each mission-from the everyday encounters to story-based cases-offers different challenges demanding strategic thinking, adaptive skills,