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The X-COM series comes to Steam on the cheap
4:34 PM on 09.04.2008, Jordan Grim Devore 19 comments

The X-COM series comes to Steam on the cheap photo
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As of today, X-COM: UFO Defense, X-COM: Terror From the Deep, X-COM: Interceptor, X-COM: Enforcer, and X-COM: Apocalypse are all up for grabs on Steam.

Each title will set you back by $4.99 if you purchase them individually, but buying them as a package will run you $14.99. However, if you want to save yourself even more money, get the games now while they're 10% off in price.

Truth be told, I've never played any of the X-COM games before. I know X-COM: UFO Defense is heralded as one of the best PC strategy games of all time, but it's one of those situations where you promise to do something, and then it completely slips your mind about five minutes later.

Consider this a confession to another one of my gaming sins. Now excuse me while I go repent to the gaming gods.


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randombullseye at 09/04/2008 16:42
I liked the X-com games I played. Difficulty with a near endless amount of things to completely dork out. The fantasy military strategist's wet dream.
Dagerr's Avatar
Dagerr at 09/04/2008 17:13
HOLY DO WANT

(I resisted posting this over and over again in a wall of text, just imagine it is there)
Triox's Avatar
Triox at 09/04/2008 17:24
Got all these first time around but holy heckers, tempted to get them again just so I can install them now :)

If people are quick, can still grab the original from Home of the Underdogs here
aaronf's Avatar
aaronf at 09/04/2008 17:28
Holy smokes I'm so getting UFO Defense. I can't remember how much time I spent on that game!
Professor Pew's Avatar
Professor Pew at 09/04/2008 17:52
YEARS OF TIME, VANISHED!

Great games, fuck me if I'm gonna install Steam of all things to download them again though.
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Riegel88 at 09/04/2008 17:52
Ohhh shit! I love X:Com, I remember playing it a long time ago, but not being too good at it because I was little and was like WTF do I do, so I just threw nades at aliens and tried to blow them up haha, good times.
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Batthink at 09/04/2008 18:17
I've actually got a copy of X-COM: Apocalypse. I love what I had played so far, and I'd love to install and play it again.

This news is the Strat-cherry on the RPG-based cake. :OD
Tubatic's Avatar
Tubatic at 09/04/2008 18:30
I nearly came.

But I realized I have a Mac.

Then I cried.
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Capn Birdseye at 09/04/2008 19:29
I loved this game to death when it came out, the others feel a bit contrived, though.

If only they actually finished the remake... ;)
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aaronf at 09/04/2008 19:30
@Tubatic: I have a Mac too. But if you have an Intel mac, you can use CrossOver Games (or WINE).
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zeph at 09/04/2008 19:58
X-com: UFO Defense has to be one of the hardest, suspenseful, and addicting games I have ever played. I have a copy of the gold edition saved on my USB stick so I can play it anytime I have a few minutes! I simply love this game!
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zeroword at 09/04/2008 20:33
I agree with zeph. Those games were hard if only because most of the soldiers you get have crappy stats. Cowardly bastards.
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Bluefusion at 09/04/2008 21:53
Holy Crap! This is the first time I've commented in a long, long time.

X-com UFO defense is one of the greatest games of all time, and is a must download!
Demtor's Avatar
Demtor at 09/04/2008 21:59
Oh man, I can try this game for a second time now and get absolutely owned again. Lol, such an awesomely complicated game that is difficult to learn but very rewarding once you have a good strat in place. I just couldn't stick with it for some reason, constantly replaying until I got it right was a bit too old school, even for me.
TurboSpaz's Avatar
TurboSpaz at 09/04/2008 22:59
FUCK FUCK FUCK!! IMA DOWNLOADIN THIS SHIT RIGHT NOW!!!!!!

So yes I am pleased with this news.
Oak's Avatar
Oak at 09/05/2008 02:44
There is a God!
Psy-Phi's Avatar
Psy-Phi at 09/05/2008 17:43
I have never ever purchased something so quickly. From the moment I saw the Steam Update I was finished purchasing in less than 20 seconds. I didn't even read what was included, I just saw "X-Com"...yeah I love the first 3 to death. Glad I got the other 2 I never played (mainly because reviews said they sucked or weren't faithful).

Best pack ever on Steam.
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