2K Games and Firaxis Games announced today that XCOM®: Enemy Unknown is now available in North America and will be available internationally on October 12, 2012 for Windows PC, the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. The game already has critics raving, with Game Informer stating that XCOM: Enemy Unknown is “a singular achievement that every gamer deserves to experience” and rating the game 9.5 out of 10, earning “Game of the Month” honors in the November 2012 issue.
“XCOM: Enemy Unknown revives the XCOM franchise, staying true to what fans loved in the original game while evolving and growing the experience to appeal to all gamers,” said Sarah Anderson, senior vice president of marketing for 2K. “Combining intense action and strategy, XCOM: Enemy Unknown is an experience unlike any other on the market, and one that no gamer will want to miss.”
Gamers who pre-ordered XCOM: Enemy Unknown and those who purchase the game for a limited time at launch will receive the launch bonus which includes the Elite Soldier Pack. The Elite Soldier Pack will provide the ultimate tools for soldier customization in XCOM: Enemy Unknown, including:
- Classic X-COM soldier: Players will instantly receive a new recruit in their barracks inspired by the original X-COM: UFO Defense. The iconic soldier with the blonde, flattop hairstyle will return fully modernized.
- Soldier Deco packs: Players can customize their soldier with several aesthetic upgrades to armor suits, including the new Hyperion and Reaper soldier armor kits.
- Complete color customization: A variety of colors and tints for all armor sets in the game allow players complete control to customize their squad’s look.
A special edition of XCOM: Enemy Unknown for Windows PC (MSRP $59.99) will be available at participating retail locations. This special edition will contain a copy of the game for Windows PC and a number of unique XCOM items, including an art book; fold-out poster of the XCOM headquarters; XCOM insignia patch; and a collection of digital bonus assets such as desktop wallpaper, soundtrack and more. A digital version of XCOM: Enemy Unknown can be purchased from participating digital retailers for MSRP $49.99.
InBlack wrote on Oct 10, 2012, 04:05:Prez wrote on Oct 10, 2012, 02:36:
Creston mentioned this but damn is money hard to come by in the early game. In the original once you had some missions under your belt and you could sell excess alien equipment money wasn't too much of a problem as long as you spent wisely and didn't let any big donor countries withdraw their funding. In XCOM, it seems you are perpetually poor. I'm thinking that China ought to start coughing up the chedda' if they want me to save their Commie butts! I have my scientists and engineers searching the couch cushions in their rec areas for the money I need to build a satellite and uplink station.
Another nitpick - why can't a futuristic badass soldier take a grenade AND a medkit? And a scope for their rifle? The prohibitive loadout limitations are weird, but I guess they are trying to promote you having to make tough choices.
These kinds of prohibitions kind of make sense if you have a squad of 8 or 12 soldiers, for balance reasons obviously. But 4??? Its almost like they forgot to patch it out once they decided to go with the more 'compact' squad sizes.
In any case I caved in and bought the game. Its downloading at home as we speak. Im too much of a fan of the original two games to NOT try this one even if I end up not liking it and Ive read enough reviews to be reasonably sure its a pretty good and fun game, even if they skimped on some things with regards to the original. One thing Ive read very nearly changed my mind though:
*SPOILER in secret text*
There is no Cydonia, no going to Mars in the final mission
All I want to know is, should I start on Classic Ironman, or Normal Ironman?? Opinions?