[Windows] XCOM Enemy Unknown

TedM · Oct 22, 2012, 02:24 PM

I recently purchased XCOM last week. I've never really been into a turned based strategy game link this. I mean I loved the total war series and that is turn based, but this is extremely different. But still amazing. Here is the trailer. If anyone else has this game let me know. I'd love to discuss it! I'm not sure if it works on macs.

XCOM

Raima · Mar 21, 2013, 06:13 PM

Totally love this game. Got it yesterday and can't wait to play it again

cluthz · Mar 22, 2013, 05:38 AM

Just love that game! I'm on my second play thru on Classic Ironman on second wave. I have so many casualties

One little tip i did wrong the first time:
[spoiler]Get those satellites up, but wait until the last day before the Council reports!! Or your funding will low later on![/spoiler]

design-is · Mar 22, 2013, 01:21 PM

Heading to the Mac soon for anyone who's on the fence or waiting...

Sol · Mar 23, 2013, 08:05 PM

It's heading to iOS this summer too.
http://toucharcade.com/2013/03/23/pa...s-this-summer/

SingularityG · 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sol

It's heading to iOS this summer too.
http://toucharcade.com/2013/03/23/pa...s-this-summer/

This is awesome!

The game does not have high system requirements, but it's still amazing how well it runs on the iPad. Hopefully, the game won't require the next generation iPad for it to run smoothly.

Renzatic · Mar 24, 2013, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sol

It's heading to iOS this summer too.
http://toucharcade.com/2013/03/23/pa...s-this-summer/

...squee. Squee! SQUEEEEEEEE!

Yeah, thanks a lot, Firaxis. Making me throw yet more money on a game I've bought already. Really. Appreciate it.

My only concern is that the PC version is about a 9-10GB install. How much are they gonna have to cut to get it to fit into the App Store's 2GB per app limit?

Cougarcat · Mar 24, 2013, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renzatic

...squee. Squee! SQUEEEEEEEE!

Yeah, thanks a lot, Firaxis. Making me throw yet more money on a game I've bought already. Really. Appreciate it.

My only concern is that the PC version is about a 9-10GB install. How much are they gonna have to cut to get it to fit into the App Store's 2GB per app limit?

Apparently gameplay-wise, only a few maps were cut. I'm guessing they cut it down further by leaving out things like high-quality textures.

Renzatic · Mar 24, 2013, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Cougarcat

Apparently gameplay-wise, only a few maps were cut. I'm guessing they cut it down further by leaving out things like high-quality textures.

That's a bit concerning, considering the dearth of maps was one of the bigger complaints about the game. Still, I'll buy it and likely love every second if it. XCOM is a game practically tailor made for the iPad

edddeduck · Mar 25, 2013, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Renzatic

...squee. Squee! SQUEEEEEEEE!

Yeah, thanks a lot, Firaxis. Making me throw yet more money on a game I've bought already. Really. Appreciate it.

My only concern is that the PC version is about a 9-10GB install. How much are they gonna have to cut to get it to fit into the App Store's 2GB per app limit?

Videos alone are about 8GB never mind the texture size. Once you knock those down to mobile sizes it should all fit. I would not expect any missing levels.

Edwin

Raid · Mar 25, 2013, 10:53 AM

If any of you reading this are like me (an old-timer who remembers the original Xcom game) and are on the fence about getting this... buy it!

While the game is different, the new version is still a compelling game to play. The geo-scape and base management might be more simplistic, but managing panic is more critical and forces some hard choices. Where the game really improves is in the variety of missions and the combat flow with good graphics.

edddeduck · Mar 25, 2013, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MasterBlaster69

It's official, it's coming April 25th. Pre-order placed!

http://www.macgamestore.com/product/...Elite-Edition/

It's a lot of fun, I know we have enjoyed testing it.

Does installing Ringtones and listening to the soundtrack on our iPhones count as testing

Edwin

Raima · Mar 26, 2013, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MasterBlaster69

It's official, it's coming April 25th. Pre-order placed!

http://www.macgamestore.com/product/...Elite-Edition/

I'm most likely getting this and also the iPad version when it comes out lol

balaam · Mar 29, 2013, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Raid

If any of you reading this are like me (an old-timer who remembers the original Xcom game) and are on the fence about getting this... buy it!

And if you've played the new one to death, the older games hold up pretty well (though the interface is clunky). I heard this reboot has done so well they're going to do a sequel - maybe it'll be Terror from the Deep!

apolloa · Mar 29, 2013, 07:05 AM

You guy's know they are bringing this game to iOS right?
So you'll be able to play it on your iPad and I guess iPhone etc:

http://toucharcade.com/2013/03/23/pa...s-this-summer/

edddeduck · Mar 29, 2013, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apolloa

You guy's know they are bringing this game to iOS right?
So you'll be able to play it on your iPad and I guess iPhone etc:

http://toucharcade.com/2013/03/23/pa...s-this-summer/

Did you read the thread before posting?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sol

It's heading to iOS this summer too.
http://toucharcade.com/2013/03/23/pa...s-this-summer/

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renzatic

XCOM is a game practically tailor made for the iPad

Quote:

Originally Posted by Renzatic

...squee. Squee! SQUEEEEEEEE!

Yeah, thanks a lot, Firaxis.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raima

I'm most likely getting this and also the iPad version when it comes out lol

Yeah I think we all know about the iOS version.

apolloa · Mar 29, 2013, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edddeduck

Did you read the thread before posting?

Yeah I think we all know about the iOS version.

Of course not! I just thought I'd wait for someone like yourself to tell me that! I can't be expected to read all 10 posts on here!! haha

now where's that animated suicide emoticon..

yakapo · Mar 31, 2013, 12:15 AM

I just posted about playing this game today on the ipad and MacBook Air. I used splashtop. Runs so well you can't tell it's remotely connected. Works really well with the microsoft controller too. I just started so I haven't really gotten in to the game yet.

syrinxx · Mar 31, 2013, 03:07 AM

hi Edwin - how well will the game run maxed out on an imac mid 2011 27" maxed out. 3,4i7, 16gb Ram, ati 6970m 2gb 10.8.3 so on ...??

i would love to see this game on my machine running really good with all that eye candy on max !!!!

greets
ron

edddeduck · Apr 2, 2013, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by syrinxx

hi Edwin - how well will the game run maxed out on an imac mid 2011 27" maxed out. 3,4i7, 16gb Ram, ati 6970m 2gb 10.8.3 so on ...??

i would love to see this game on my machine running really good with all that eye candy on max !!!!

greets
ron

Pretty sure you will be Max or close to it.

Edwin

iF34R · Apr 2, 2013, 06:35 AM

Can't wait to get it for the iMac and iPad!

Oct 22, 2012, 02:24 PM	#1
TedM macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: California	XCOM Enemy Unknown I recently purchased XCOM last week. I've never really been into a turned based strategy game link this. I mean I loved the total war series and that is turn based, but this is extremely different. But still amazing. Here is the trailer. If anyone else has this game let me know. I'd love to discuss it! I'm not sure if it works on macs. XCOM __________________ http://www.yourpoetic.com/
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Mar 21, 2013, 06:13 PM	#2
Raima macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2010	Totally love this game. Got it yesterday and can't wait to play it again __________________ MBA11 1.7Ghz i5 4gb RAM 128 SSD rMBP15 2.3Ghz i7 Quad Core 8gb RAM 256 SSD iMac27 2.8Ghz i7 32gb RAM 500GB SSD 9TB Ext Raid 5 iMac27 3.4Ghz i7 24gb RAM 3TB Fusion
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Mar 22, 2013, 05:38 AM	#3
cluthz macrumors 68030 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Norway	Just love that game! I'm on my second play thru on Classic Ironman on second wave. I have so many casualties One little tip i did wrong the first time: [spoiler]Get those satellites up, but wait until the last day before the Council reports!! Or your funding will low later on![/spoiler] __________________ -tb MacBook Air 13" i5 osx10.7.5 HackPro 4.3GHz, 16GB RAM, GTX660OC, 2x OCZ Vertex 3, win7+osx10.8.3
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Mar 23, 2013, 08:05 PM	#5
Sol macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Australia	It's heading to iOS this summer too. http://toucharcade.com/2013/03/23/pa...s-this-summer/ __________________ DOWN WITH BIG BROTHER
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Raid macrumors 68020 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Toronto	If any of you reading this are like me (an old-timer who remembers the original Xcom game) and are on the fence about getting this... buy it! While the game is different, the new version is still a compelling game to play. The geo-scape and base management might be more simplistic, but managing panic is more critical and forces some hard choices. Where the game really improves is in the variety of missions and the combat flow with good graphics. __________________ My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we'll change the world. - Jack Layton
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Mar 22, 2013, 01:21 PM	#4
design-is macrumors 65816 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London / U.K.	Heading to the Mac soon for anyone who's on the fence or waiting...
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Mar 29, 2013, 07:05 AM	#15
apolloa macrumors 68030 Join Date: Oct 2008	You guy's know they are bringing this game to iOS right? So you'll be able to play it on your iPad and I guess iPhone etc: http://toucharcade.com/2013/03/23/pa...s-this-summer/
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yakapo macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2008	I just posted about playing this game today on the ipad and MacBook Air. I used splashtop. Runs so well you can't tell it's remotely connected. Works really well with the microsoft controller too. I just started so I haven't really gotten in to the game yet. __________________ Memorable tech - C64, 486 DX2, Palmpilot, Compaq Ipaq...
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Mar 31, 2013, 03:07 AM	#19
syrinxx macrumors newbie Join Date: Nov 2011	@Edwin about the Performance hi Edwin - how well will the game run maxed out on an imac mid 2011 27" maxed out. 3,4i7, 16gb Ram, ati 6970m 2gb 10.8.3 so on ...?? i would love to see this game on my machine running really good with all that eye candy on max !!!! greets ron
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Apr 2, 2013, 06:35 AM	#21
iF34R macrumors regular Join Date: Jul 2011	Can't wait to get it for the iMac and iPad! __________________ \| 27" March 2013 iMac \| 3.4GHz i7 \| 16GB Corsair Vengeance \| GTX 680MX 2GB \| 1TB Fusion Drive \|
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