Slaughter Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 GamePro spent some time on planet Esperanza recently. From what we can gather, they had a blast staying there! In the end, UFO: Extraterrestrials has largely managed to capture the elements that made X-COM such a classic and iconic game. Almost nothing about the game can labeled as innovative or revolutionary, but it is such a well packaged refinement of a proven formula that it is hard to complain. There are some rather questionable design choices that cut into the fun but otherwise it's a wonderful homage to a classic title. X-COM veterans and gaming newbies alike should definitely take a look into this one-old school PC gamer or not, there's a damn fine gaming experience waiting for you. The Core team is saddling up to join the fray, so look for our own review sometime in the next few weeks! Spotted at Tacticular Cancer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimli Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Don't read the comments at the bottom of the page. Seriously, don't. You will save your nerves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 They were most amusing. I reckon there wasn't one strategy gamer comenting there, and if there were then they'd either not played or didn't like X-COM. Sweeping generalisation I know, but since they seem to be basing their lame comments solely on a few screenshots... meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaughter Posted April 29, 2007 Author Share Posted April 29, 2007 It struck me as odd giving the exclusive first review to GamePro... Now well, hope there are some serious strategy gamers reading the review as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azrael Strife Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 They should have given the first review to us <_ we probably have the largest x-com community on net.> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baby arm Posted April 29, 2007 Share Posted April 29, 2007 Don't read the comments at the bottom of the page. Seriously, don't. You will save your nerves.I thought this comment from IrishDragon23 was rather insightful:I don't think I'd buy this. I was never a big fan of the movie "Aliens". But retarded comments aside, didn't you guys notice something a little odd in the review?edit: Nevermind. Just saw the other thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaughter Posted April 29, 2007 Author Share Posted April 29, 2007 Reading the review was quite...eye opening. I've asked Michal for a comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aralez Posted April 30, 2007 Share Posted April 30, 2007 Yes, please! And make sure he realizes that immortal soldiers are a reason for some people to NOT buy the game and if he'd change it he would have at least one customer more (me) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl. Facehugger Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Hmmph. This forum is new. Is the game out in the US yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azrael Strife Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Only out in Russia so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faenaris Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Matrix Games will be distributing the game from 4 May. I don't know about EB Games (I'm just a poor bloke from across the pond ), but I reckon they should have it in stores soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aralez Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 2 days ago EBGAMES didn't even know the game existed. I asked myself and looked the guy over the shoulder, the game was not in their list at all! UFO:Afterlight was, however Gonna check again tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurlshot Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Huh, my EB let me pre-order about a month ago. It missed the April 16th release date, so maybe that messed it up. If it isn't in by Friday, I'll digital download instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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