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X-COM What genre is XCOM?

J1M

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What genre is XCOM? I've seen it referred to inconsistently as part of existing genres. Is it distinct enough to have carved out a new genre?
 
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Squad Tactics. But yeah, we should really refer to more games as X-Com-Likes but it doesn't roll of the tongue like Diablo-clone or Souls-like. Think of a good catchphrase and it will happen.
 

Jacob

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It is turn based tac tacs
That definition ignores the other half of the game.
It is, but that half of the game is not built from an established genre, nor has been copied enough in itself to become a new genre. It is a feature specifically made for whatever the vision the devs had. It might be inspired by some obscure video game or tabletop but it's a feature that defies any genre convention. Defining what genre it is would be pointless.
 

Cael

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Rape simulator
Pretty much this.

I still remember the first time I played Enemy Unknown. Ouchies. 80% mortality rate... It made zapping a Sectoid with a stun rod so satisfying. Payback's a bitch!
 

Zarniwoop

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Shadorwun: Hong Kong
First Person Shooter with Quick Time Events, but the technology of the time couldn't express the creator's full vision :codexisfor:
 

Cael

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First Person Shooter with Quick Time Events, but the technology of the time couldn't express the creator's full vision :codexisfor:
The Codex triggering thread is that way.
 

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