XCOM: Enemy Unknown - Elite Edition
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"XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a tour de force of a game. It says something that this very title inspired the creation of many similar turn-based styles, and probably helped push the rogue-like nature of permadeath even further than it had already started to become back in 2012. The sense of scale, and the equal sense of responsibility on the shoulders of the player to lead humanity's last stand, is immense, as, from USA to Australia, every theatre is covered, every front is battled, and every soldier's death is a tragedy that has an individual story behind it. That is the beauty of this creation, and that is the beauty of a game that feels like it is more than just a hobby - although it soon becomes an obsession. Of course, that was proven with its critical and commercial success, which spawned multiple expansions, a full-fledged sequel, and has, in many ways, turned the circle all the way back by inspiring future titles to build on the success and mechanics employed here."
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XCOM: Enemy Unknown - Elite Edition is a turn-based strategy game where you lead a global paramilitary force against an alien invasion. Manage your base, research technologies, and deploy squads into combat scenarios that mix careful planning with on-the-fly adjustments. Each mission unfolds on a grid-based battlefield where positioning, cover, and resource management determine success or failure. Missions range from defending cities to capturing alien tech, with outcomes affecting future operations and soldier survival. The Elite Edition adds the Soldier Pack and Slingshot DLC, introducing new units like the Heavy and Support classes along with a standalone mission set in a remote Alaskan research station. This is the first release for Mac users, offering the full package with tactical depth and strategic challenges that have earned it strong critical reception. Community feedback often points to its punishing difficulty and need for replays as standout features, with over 80% of user reviews praising the game's balance of risk and reward.
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Single player
IGDB Rating
80.0
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