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The series is a masterclass in high-stakes strategy, defined by its "Extraterrestrial Combat" (XCOM) premise where humanity faces an existential alien threat. Since its inception in 1994, the franchise has evolved from a complex, tabletop-inspired simulation into a streamlined modern benchmark for the tactical genre. The Evolution of Strategic Depth The original UFO: Enemy Unknown was built on
At its core, XCOM is about "finding certainty within the unpredictable". A Deep Dive Into XCOM and XCOM 2 - Game Developer losing a soldier was a common