XCOM: Enemy Unknown
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A reboot of the 1994 classic where you lead a squad against an alien invasion in tense turn-based battles while running a secret base. Losing a favourite soldier is part of the story.
Kit's verdict · 8.9/10
Tactical heartbreak at its finest, where every 95% shot is a lie.Kit · Sadkitty Games
Loved
- Gripping turn-based combat
- Permanent death makes every soldier matter
- Base management adds real pressure
Not so much
- Random misses can feel cruel
- Map variety is thin
Play it if strategy fans who like tough decisions and nail-biting turns.
Skip it if players who hate losing progress to bad luck.
Cheats & codes
No cheat codes
XCOM: Enemy Unknown doesn't have cheat codes. The tips and secrets below are the next best thing.
Tips
Play it better
- Move slowly and use overwatch so your squad doesn't activate several alien groups at once.
- Flanking an enemy removes their cover bonus, so circle around before you shoot.
- Launch satellites early to cut panic and raise funding.
- Buy Squad Size upgrades at the Officer Training School as soon as you can.
- Capture live aliens with the Arc Thrower for research and better gear.
- Spread out so one grenade can't wipe your squad.
Secrets & unlockables
Hidden in plain sight
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Trivia
- Jake Solomon led the design and had wanted to remake the original X-COM for years.
- The original UFO: Enemy Unknown was created by Julian Gollop in 1994.
- The Enemy Within expansion (2013) added gene mods, MEC troopers and a new enemy faction.
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