I think this is probably the best looking turn based game we have ever seen. And i think that many different paths to victory will be possible. This game provides meaningful choices throughout so that you really dont know which way you want to go. Gone are the days of satellite spamming your way to victory. They have improved practically everything about the original.

If you liked X COM the original, then you simply have to buy this. It looks gorgeous, it plays very well, and it is one hell of a challenge. If you liked X COM the Quite simply the game is brilliant. Consistently on the run, the remnant XCOM forces need to find a way to regroup, expose the nefarious truth behind the occupation, and eliminate the alien threat for good. Here, a force gathers once again to stand up for humanity. Online those who live a the edges of the world have a modicum of freedom. Now the aliens hold dominion over the Earth, building shining cities that promise a brilliant future for humanity on the surface, while hiding a sinister intent below and eliminating all who don't fall in like with their new order. Now the aliens hold dominion over the Earth, building shining cities that promise a brilliant future for humanity on the surface, 20 years have passed since world leaders unconditionally surrendered to alien forces and XCOM, the world's last line of defense, was left destroyed and scattered.

Summary: 20 years have passed since world leaders unconditionally surrendered to alien forces and XCOM, the world's last line of defense, was left destroyed and scattered.

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