True to the Original

The original XCOM-UFO Defence was one of my all-time favourites of the DOS days (along with Wing Commander and Steel Panthers). So its great to see this remake get so many things right: the destructable terrain, the attachment to your squad as the soldiers gain skills, the base-building mini-game, the UFO interception mini-game, the upgradeable weaponry as you research alien technology, and - most of all - the excellent turn-based tactical combat. But this isnt just a photo-copy; theres a much stronger story element now, with your operational, scientific, and engineering advisors not always agreeing with one another, and a good mystery to solve as you divine the aliens intentions. Moving around the 3D map can be a little finicky at first, but you soon get used to it. One bit of advice: build as many satellites as you can as early as you can; sell all the junk in the Grey Market if you have to - but get those satellites in the sky! And enjoy one of the best games in years.

DWThorpe about XCOM Enemy Unknown - Elite Edition, v1.0.1