Vintage Gaming – X-Com Series

The Summer Steam Sale has only gotten me for one thing so far, and it’s the X-Com series of games.  I’ve never played them, and I figured it’s time.  I’ll be updating this post with thoughts on each of the games as time permits.  Feel free to comment with your memories or strategies as you like.

X-Com:  UFO Defense – I have no idea what I’m doing – I need to find and read the manual!  It’s kind of funny that it runs via DOSBox.


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2 responses to “Vintage Gaming – X-Com Series”

  1. RITBeast Avatar

    Man, I was thinking about how brutally challenging that game is to get into. The interface is rough, but the underlying game is truly incredible. A few tips – Make sure your troops are nearly always in cover, and research lasers asap. You finally forced me to post the XCom post I wrote ages ago that I had the intention of getting screenshots to throw in.

    If you need help tracking down a manual, I should have a PDF somewhere.

    1. TheTick Avatar

      I might have it – I haven’t investigated what the Steam install included fully. Hope to have some time tonight.

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