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Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #310586]

Mon, 24 September 2012 19:26

DaethWalker

Messages:98
Registered:September 2003
Location: Rocky Point, NC

Downloading mine from steam right now. Smile

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Corporal 1st Class

Re: Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #310592]

Mon, 24 September 2012 20:13

Shadow21

Messages:328
Registered:November 2001
Location: on route to San Hermanos

oh that sounds like a plan Very Happy

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Master Sergeant

Re: Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #310596]

Mon, 24 September 2012 21:21

lockie

Messages:3709
Registered:February 2006
Location: Scotland

Good shout :ok:

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Captain

Re: Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #310602]

Mon, 24 September 2012 22:29

Marlboro Man

Messages:1153
Registered:October 2005
Location: USA

Right on. I am actually looking forward to this. Got a link to the demo page? Smile

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Sergeant Major

Re: Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #310607]

Mon, 24 September 2012 23:57

lockie

Messages:3709
Registered:February 2006
Location: Scotland

So far it's only a Steam D/l . A few hours d/l time...zzzzzzzzzzz

[Updated on: Mon, 24 September 2012 23:58] by Moderator

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Captain

Re: Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #310632]

Tue, 25 September 2012 17:47

Marlboro Man

Messages:1153
Registered:October 2005
Location: USA

Forget it then, I'll wait for the movie. Wink

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Sergeant Major

Re: Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #310676]

Wed, 26 September 2012 17:24

LumRod

Messages:7
Registered:January 2002
Location: Portugal

Demo is very short. Any preview video from the press build does better justice to the game.
I guess the demo may work ok for those who have no idea what xcom is, but for any other its a bit of a let down.

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Private

Re: Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #310684]

Wed, 26 September 2012 22:21

lockie

Messages:3709
Registered:February 2006
Location: Scotland

I disagree strongly , it IS a departure from isometric original , but what I saw of the , yes , short demo , told me that this has been a well worthwhile re-imagining , roll on 12th October....... :drool:

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Captain

Re: Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #310921]

Thu, 04 October 2012 16:35

Hawkeye

Messages:2476
Registered:October 2005
Location: Australia

Yeah I like it, kinda.

Was a big player of the first two originals and Laser Squad before that. Love the look, combat seems streamlined, but there's still plenty of features, just guess I'm so used to having to do everything manually with JA.

Demo was a bit laggy for me which was a concern, but many seem to have the same issue. I'm getting a bit tired of having to mess around with config files though just to get the bloody thing to move smoothly, even if it is just for the mouse!

Had to laugh at X-com's wool jumpers, reminds me of UNIT guys from vintage Dr Who!

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Lieutenant

Re: Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #310932]

Thu, 04 October 2012 22:42

lockie

Messages:3709
Registered:February 2006
Location: Scotland

Just preordered it .... ooh under 7 days to go ... :thumbsup:

Didn't have any probs at all with movements , everything was very smooth .

[Updated on: Thu, 04 October 2012 22:43] by Moderator

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Captain

Re: Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #311032]

Mon, 08 October 2012 23:29

lockie

Messages:3709
Registered:February 2006
Location: Scotland

http://kotaku.com/5949522/xcom-enemy-unknown-the-kotaku-review

A small review , might just be of interest to a few of you .... :blah:

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Captain

Re: Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #311033]

Tue, 09 October 2012 02:34

Hawkeye

Messages:2476
Registered:October 2005
Location: Australia

Some fair points made by user Chem Dragon. Shame you can't have more than one base or create one from scratch, I knew that 'worm farm' was too good to be true. I think they've got me happily reeled in though.

Had to smile at this comparison of cover art, nice nod to it's ancestor.

http://i2.listal.com/image/1478528/600full-laser-squad-cover.jpg

http://cdn.gamerant.com/wp-content/uploads/XCOM-Enemy-Unknon-Cover-Art-PS3.jpg

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Lieutenant

Re: Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #311039]

Tue, 09 October 2012 11:33

lockie

Messages:3709
Registered:February 2006
Location: Scotland

Haha yes , that's a nice touch . Roll on Thursday !! :thumbsup:

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Captain

Re: Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #311072]

Wed, 10 October 2012 06:34

DaethWalker

Messages:98
Registered:September 2003
Location: Rocky Point, NC

I've been playing it since last night. All I can say: Fucking awesome game!!! Smile

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Corporal 1st Class

Re: Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #311075]

Wed, 10 October 2012 11:05

lockie

Messages:3709
Registered:February 2006
Location: Scotland

Waiting on mine getting unlocked ..... c'moooonnnnn !! :scan:

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Captain

Re: Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #311082]

Wed, 10 October 2012 20:16

fleabittendog

Messages:22
Registered:October 2010
Location: Canada

Very addictive. Must sleep.

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Private 1st Class

Re: Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #311094]

Thu, 11 October 2012 08:43

Marlboro Man

Messages:1153
Registered:October 2005
Location: USA

Sounds like it is definitely worth getting? Or are you guys just reliving the days of yore. Wink

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Sergeant Major

Re: Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #311095]

Thu, 11 October 2012 10:09

lockie

Messages:3709
Registered:February 2006
Location: Scotland

Tell you once I've played it .. loved the demo tho !

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Captain

Re: Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #311116]

Thu, 11 October 2012 22:05

Marlboro Man

Messages:1153
Registered:October 2005
Location: USA

Review at gamespot gave it an 8.5. Looks promising. I will probably get it anyway. Smile

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Sergeant Major

Re: Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #311124]

Fri, 12 October 2012 11:19

lockie

Messages:3709
Registered:February 2006
Location: Scotland

Cost in the Uk is

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Captain

Re: Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #311125]

Fri, 12 October 2012 11:41

JMich

Messages:543
Registered:January 2011
Location: Greece

lockie

why would you pay extra for a poster ..... :whoknows:

Poster, Artbook, Badge. Also, US retail only has the Special Edition, it doesn't have a normal one. If you check Game, the Special Edition also costs

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First Sergeant

Re: Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #311138]

Fri, 12 October 2012 23:45

lockie

Messages:3709
Registered:February 2006
Location: Scotland

5 hours in and really enjoying this game , graphics are very good to look at and the actual game , so far , is exciting ! It is a leeetle different from the original , but uses todays tech to it's advantage well .

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Captain

Re: Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #311157]

Sun, 14 October 2012 00:46

Slax

Messages:1403
Registered:July 2006
Location: People riding polar bears...

Gotta say, I was wrong. They managed to pull it off!

A breath of fresh air. Smile

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Sergeant Major

Re: Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #311163]

Sun, 14 October 2012 02:50

Gambigobilla

Messages:690
Registered:July 2008

A couple of things piss me off but other than that it's a great game.

And a question: Mexico has abandoned me (more like i abandoned them). Is there any way of winning their trust or is it permanent as in old xcoms?

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First Sergeant

Re: Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #311173]

Sun, 14 October 2012 11:51

lockie

Messages:3709
Registered:February 2006
Location: Scotland

I'd like more bases , but seems that's not gonna happen , just add satellites I suppose . Whaddya know , my whole family has joined XCom ... the ones I'm not too fond of may not last very long ... buwahhaahhaa :diabolical:

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Captain

Re: Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #311175]

Sun, 14 October 2012 13:02

Hawkeye

Messages:2476
Registered:October 2005
Location: Australia

Hey Lockie, did you get the extra DLC content with your purchase which includes original X-com hi-top dudes, and customisable armour? I missed out on getting a pre-order, so will probably miss out on those goodies, unless it's downloadable from somewhere else.

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Lieutenant

Re: Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #311178]

Sun, 14 October 2012 14:05

fleabittendog

Messages:22
Registered:October 2010
Location: Canada

Hawkeye

Hey Lockie, did you get the extra DLC content with your purchase which includes original X-com hi-top dudes, and customisable armour? I missed out on getting a pre-order, so will probably miss out on those goodies, unless it's downloadable from somewhere else.

I got the pre-order and got the DLC. I just use the customisable armour to tell my different soldier types apart on the tactical screen. Red for heavy, green for assault, white for support, and black for snipers. Rookies get pink to draw alien fire away from my veterans. The pineapple haircut is available to any soldier in customisation.

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Private 1st Class

Re: Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #311180]

Sun, 14 October 2012 15:51

DaethWalker

Messages:98
Registered:September 2003
Location: Rocky Point, NC

Just finished the game a few minutes ago. Played it on normal with saves, though I did try to limit my reloads.

The ending was ok, seen better and seen worst.

In my opinion, one of the few games I've bought in the last 20 yrs or so that's worth the price I payed and that I'm looking forward to replaying. Smile

Next run through will be classic and ironman. Smile

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Corporal 1st Class

Re: Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #311190]

Sun, 14 October 2012 23:49

JMich

Messages:543
Registered:January 2011
Location: Greece

@DaethWalker
Damn you North America for having an earlier release date!!!
I've just met my first ethereals, at ~30 hours in (restarted twice though), and tomorrow is a work day again. Maybe I should call in sick...

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First Sergeant

Re: Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #311199]

Mon, 15 October 2012 08:01

Carver

Messages:14
Registered:December 2010
Location: Deep South

I have not played this yet, but have looked at footage off youtube.
It looks like what JA3 should have been --- Minus the aliens.

EDIT: At least looks like my imagining of JA3.

[Updated on: Mon, 15 October 2012 08:02] by Moderator

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Private

Re: Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #311210]

Mon, 15 October 2012 13:58

sidew

Messages:47
Registered:June 2012

I like to see a Ja2 1.13 mod with aliens (not the crepitus, but some sensient alien form like sectoids, mutons ecc), like the Flugente's Zombie mod...

[Updated on: Mon, 15 October 2012 13:59] by Moderator

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Corporal

Re: Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #311211]

Mon, 15 October 2012 14:59

Gambigobilla

Messages:690
Registered:July 2008

If you'd make animations, i believe Flugente or some other coder would be happy to make something about it.

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First Sergeant

Re: Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #311215]

Mon, 15 October 2012 17:09

Marlboro Man

Messages:1153
Registered:October 2005
Location: USA

I am glad to see this game getting some applause. Smile

Time to get an order to amazon. Wink

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Sergeant Major

Re: Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #311219]

Mon, 15 October 2012 22:30

sorca_2

Messages:202
Registered:September 2010
Location: California, USA

Looks like I'll have to pick this up based on what you guys are saying. Does anyone know about the mod-friendliness of the PC version?

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Sergeant 1st Class

Re: Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #311220]

Mon, 15 October 2012 22:38

Gambigobilla

Messages:690
Registered:July 2008

I've checked interwebs for any mods for this but i only found 2 two mods at XCOM Nexus. Both are only changes balance via some ini file. No new content. But one of them claim it unlocks some excluded content. I'm no expert on it but it doesn't seem mod friendly.

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First Sergeant

Re: Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #311222]

Tue, 16 October 2012 01:25

JMich

Messages:543
Registered:January 2011
Location: Greece

sorca_2

Looks like I'll have to pick this up based on what you guys are saying. Does anyone know about the mod-friendliness of the PC version?

Based on what was been done to the demo, it seems that it will support mods relatively easy (though not as easy as JA2). On the other hand, give the people some time to play the game first, it's out only a week or so.

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First Sergeant

Re: Xcom:Enemy Unknown - Demo now available[message #311223]

Tue, 16 October 2012 02:06

Hawkeye

Messages:2476
Registered:October 2005
Location: Australia

sidew

I like to see a Ja2 1.13 mod with aliens (not the crepitus, but some sensient alien form like sectoids, mutons ecc), like the Flugente's Zombie mod...

There's always Demise of Man, though it's not entirely 1.13 friendly. I believe there's also a German mod with Xenonmorph's from the Alien movie available, but I haven't seen it run myself.

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Lieutenant