XCOM revival

[JEBWrench]

Well, I was skeptical about Fallout going first-person shootery too. And it turned out to be really really fun. So there's hope.

Damn it. Now I want to find my copy of X-Com to play it again.

 

[ethaninja]

Oh great. Fallout all over again Top down turned FPS. Well, I guess its not the only game that has done that. I just can't name any right now. So.. sup kiddos?

 

[Wadders]

That's not X-COM if it's an FPS.

I'm all for evolving and adapting games, but I will take a stand on this

It's not even like the X-COM name will bring in many extra customers, as I doubt that a large number of people who play console FPS these days even know what X-COM is.

 

[Proteus214]

That's not X-COM if it's an FPS.

I'm all for evolving and adapting games, but I will take a stand on this

It's not even like the X-COM name will bring in many extra customers, as I doubt that a large number of people who play console FPS these days even know what X-COM is.

I couldn't agree more. X-COM is more strategy-based than anything. On top of that the story isn't exactly memorable so they won't be attracting fans of the series based on that fact.

 

[Fusionxl]

God fucking dammit, why is it so bloody hard to get a decent X-COM sequel? My excitement shot out of the roof when I read the title and it's now eating supper with the Satan in hell

Do developers think people these days are too stupid to play a complex strategy game? Please make us a decent turn based X-COM game that isn't an oversimplified turd.

 

[Crosshead]

Or....here is a thought. Might it be good? Here's why, just off the top of my head....

The base simulation, resource management, UFO interception, research system and everything else not directly related to combat can be left exactly as it is in the original X-Com. It works fine. Upgrade the graphics and you're good.
Then do the battle sequences as small squad based combat. You can model that off a number of different games, "republic commando" being the first I can think of. On maps featuring a mixture of random generation and pre-made ships. Swapping between your troopers as you go. Are you really telling me that doesn't sound fun? Taking on Chrysalids in first person?

I agree that that it will not be the classic X-Com games (1 & 2), but they haven't gone anywhere. I've got both on my laptop. This thread makes it sound like people just want the old games with a graphical facelift and some more features. I'm not bothered about the graphics.

I loved Fallout 3, and I heard a lot of people moaning about it betraying it's roots. I think this might be the same. It won't please the hardcore fans, but the rest of us might get a good game.

 

[Iwata]

I'm keeping my enthusiasm on a leash here. The last two efforts tried something "new" and ended up sucking. Interceptor was god-awfull, and Enforcer... well, the least said about it the better.

I'll just keep on playing the first three games until they decide to do a proper revival.

 

[JEBWrench]

I agree that that it will not be the classic X-Com games (1 & 2), but they haven't gone anywhere. I've got both on my laptop. This thread makes it sound like people just want the old games with a graphical facelift and some more features. I'm not bothered about the graphics.

I loved Fallout 3, and I heard a lot of people moaning about it betraying it's roots. I think this might be the same. It won't please the hardcore fans, but the rest of us might get a good game.

The more niche a game's appeal, the more rabid the fanbase. Because the niche makes the fanbase feel special. Ergo, any attempt to alter that niche results in a severe backlash.

I agree, the idea just might work. Hell, maybe they'll finagle a nice little tactical multiplayer in there too. (I can dream...)

 

[Eric the Orange]

-It will be in a first person perspective.
-They plan on only releasing it for the Xbox 360
-You will play the role of a FBI agent tasked with identifying and eliminating the growing threat.
-An interesting quote:"2K Marin is currently developing XCOM(R), a suspenseful first-person shooter where players must do battle against an unknown and faceless enemy that is violently probing and plotting its way into our world."

Bah, FPS. What made X-com fun wasn't it's setting but rather the game play. Building up your army and strategy battles. Much more like Civilization than Halo.