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T987654321

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May 14, 2013, 9:37:49 PM5/14/13
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Been playing the new version of the classic X-COM. Such a disappointment.

John Gordon

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May 15, 2013, 12:14:54 PM5/15/13
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In <e91649cd-4050-4e75...@googlegroups.com> T987654321 <qwrt...@gmail.com> writes:

> Been playing the new version of the classic X-COM. Such a disappointment.

Really? I haven't played it yet, but I've mostly heard good things.
What don't you like about it?

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T987654321

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May 15, 2013, 8:46:57 PM5/15/13
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On Wednesday, May 15, 2013 9:14:54 AM UTC-7, John Gordon wrote:
> In <e91649cd-4050-4e75...@googlegroups.com> T987654321 <qwrt...@gmail.com> writes:
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> > Been playing the new version of the classic X-COM. Such a disappointment.
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> Really? I haven't played it yet, but I've mostly heard good things.
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> What don't you like about it?
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It's not that it's a bad game, it's just that it so, hmm, misses. the biggest problem let down it that there are about five tactical maps, landing in China looks just like landing in Mexico ect... Then there's the soldier loadouts, very limited choices. The strategic game is even more limited. I could go on, but I wont.

T987654321

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May 16, 2013, 2:15:10 AM5/16/13
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OK, I will. Got toward the end of the game it became increasingly unstable with several ctds. And then there's the end mission, dull to say the least. The alien commander seems to be explaining what it was all about but it doesn't make the least sence.

If you can get past the graphics, the original game is so much more satisfying.

Jagg

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Jun 6, 2013, 10:22:31 PM6/6/13
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On Tue, 14 May 2013 18:37:49 -0700 (PDT), T987654321 wrote:

> Been playing the new version of the classic X-COM. Such a disappointment.

I have the Firaxis remake and it is ok but too dumbed down. Try this fan
made remake, it is the most like the original Xcom. As it is it is an early
beta for $19.99 so expect improvemnets along the way. Not all the art is
even in yet. Price goes up to $24.99 when it is finished.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/223830/

Xenonauts

http://www.xenonauts.com/

Insane Ranter

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Jun 11, 2013, 6:35:04 AM6/11/13
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On Tuesday, May 14, 2013 9:37:49 PM UTC-4, T987654321 wrote:
> Been playing the new version of the classic X-COM. Such a disappointment.

Don't get how its so dumbed down?!?!

T987654321

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Jun 14, 2013, 10:40:42 PM6/14/13
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Decision making is far simpler.

Insane Ranter

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Jun 14, 2013, 11:38:02 PM6/14/13
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I'd argue its as complex as the original....

David Lamb

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Jun 19, 2013, 1:44:46 PM6/19/13
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Hmm. For a lot of people, isn't that almost the same as "dumbed down"?

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