XCOM: Enemy Unknown looks to be shaping up nicely, if this set of new screens is anything to go by.
The studio has described the title as a "full-on strategy game that puts players in command of a global anti-alien defense force."
The new screens show a typical encounter and show off flanking, suppressing fire and vantage points, all key parts of securing victory in XCOM. Also pictured is the game's a tactical third-person viewpoint, which gives the player a different perspective to tackle the turn-based turmoil and get a better view of all the environment destruction.
Firaxis president Steve Martin recently said: "It's been a dream of ours to recreate X-COM with our unique creative vision. We're huge fans of the original game and it's a once in a lifetime opportunity to re-envision a game that is as beloved as X-COM."
Enemy Unknown is scheduled for release in Autumn 2012 for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. Have a look at the full set of screens via the link below.
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bagofbones on 31 Jan '12 said:
Never played the original X-Com games, but I'm really pumped to play a fun and deep turn based strategy game.
justforkicks101 on 31 Jan '12 said:
the last xcom game i played was on the 3do, many moons ago. im nervously looking forward to this
TheBusterMan on 31 Jan '12 said:
I'd like the PSN store to re-release the PS1 version of UFO:enemy unknown,so I can play it on my PSP.Got the disc version somewhere.Used to play it with the old PS1 mouse on PS1.A bit sluggish with the mouse but a good game.Had the Amiga CD32(remember that?) version too.
freds1 on 31 Jan '12 said:
Every time I read or see some more screenies, I look forward to it a bit more. Hopefully it'll be the most faithful remake of any of them.
budge on 31 Jan '12 said:
It would be good to play the original game again but i don't think it's aged very well. I was a bit disappointed when i downloaded and played Destruction Derby and Ridge Racer 4 from PSN having absolutely loved them at the time.
