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XCOM: Enemy Unknown
AAA

XCOM: Enemy Unknown

89
1,590 reviews
Metacritic

Oct 9, 2012

About

This is a turn-based tactical strategy game where players command a military organization defending Earth from an alien invasion. Core gameplay involves managing base operations, research, and resource allocation during downtime, while engaging in squad-based combat with permadeath mechanics. The setting follows a narrative where humanity discovers advanced alien technology after recovering crash sites, leading to an escalating conflict with genetically and cybernetically enhanced extraterrestrial forces.

Review Scores

84
Metacritic
Users · 1,590 reviews

Scores

Users (Metacritic)89
Critics89

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