• Release Date October 9, 2012
  • Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox, iOS, Android, Apple Macintosh
  • Genre Strategy
  • Developer Feral Interactive, 2K, Firaxis
  • Metacritic 89 / 100

XCOM: Enemy Unknown is a strategy game developed by Feral Interactive. It is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, iOS, Android, Apple Macintosh and was released on October 9, 2012.

Full Specifications

Overview 5
Release Date October 9, 2012
Availability Released
Developer Feral Interactive, 2K, Firaxis
Publisher 2K Games, Feral Interactive
Official Site http://www.xcom.com/enemyunknown/
Gameplay 4
Genre Strategy
Game Modes Single-player, Multiplayer
Perspective Isometric
Average Playtime 13 hours
Platforms & Pricing 2
Platforms PC, PlayStation, Xbox, iOS, Android, Apple Macintosh
Available On PlayStation Store, Steam, Xbox 360 Store, Google Play
PC Requirements 2
Minimum Requirements OS:Windows Vista Processor:2 GHz Dual Core Memory:2 GB RAM Graphics:NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT / ATI Radeon HD 2600 XT or greater DirectX®:9.0 Hard Drive:20 GB HD space Sound:DirectX Compatible Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection Additional:Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, DirectX and Microsoft .NET 4.
Recommended Requirements OS:Windows 7 Processor:2 GHz Dual Core (Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Athlon X2 2.7 GHz) Memory:4 GB RAM Graphics:NVIDIA GeForce 9000 series / ATI Radeon HD 3000 series or greater DirectX®:9.0 Hard Drive:20 GB HD space Sound:DirectX Compatible Other Requirements:Broadband Internet connection Additional:Initial installation requires one-time internet connection for Steam authentication; software installations required (included with the game) include Steam Client, Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable, DirectX and Microsoft .NET 4.
Critic & Community Scores 2
Metacritic 89 / 100
Community Rating 4.2 / 5 (1,591 ratings)

Editor Verdict

5.0/10
  • Graphics 5.0
  • Gameplay 5.0
  • Story 5.0
  • Sound 5.0
  • Value for Money 5.0

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XCOM: Enemy Unknown FAQs

What genres does XCOM: Enemy Unknown offer?
XCOM: Enemy Unknown offers strategy and multiplayer modes.
When did XCOM: Enemy Unknown release?
XCOM: Enemy Unknown was released on October 9, 2012.
Which platforms support XCOM: Enemy Unknown?
The game is available on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, iOS, Android, and Apple Macintosh.
What are the minimum system requirements for playing XCOM: Enemy Unknown?
Minimum requirements include Windows Vista or later with 2 GHz dual-core processor and 2 GB RAM.
How long does a typical playthrough of XCOM: Enemy Unknown take?
A typical playthrough takes around 13 hours.

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