X-COM Interceptor

X-COM Interceptor

PC

Release Date: June 15, 1998

Simulation, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet, LAN

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The fourth installment in the hit game series by Microprose, depicting the conflict between humanity and a hostile alien race. Unlike the previous installments, X-COM: Interceptor is not a classic strategy game, but a combination of its predecessors and a space simulation game. Once again, you are in charge of the eponymous X-COM organization and manage your base through gaining funds, constructing new buildings, or developing its technology.

X-COM: Interceptor for PC is the fourth game in the Microprose game series, which started with the famous UFO: Enemy Unknown and focuses on the conflict between humanity and a hostile alien race.

Mechanics

Interceptor does not have a plot as complex as its predecessors, but features elements known from popular space shooter games. Once again, you are in charge of the base of the organization, whose tasks is to fight the space invaders. You have to construct new buildings, gather funds and manage the technological development of the base. The main difference between Interceptor and the previous games in the series is the necessity of participating in space battles, in which you pilot one of your ships. This system completely replaced the turn-based combat known from the earlier installments.

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Last updated on September 27, 2016

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Maintained in science-fiction reality series of tactical strategies. The brand was created by Mythos Games and MicroProse studios. Currently it is the intellectual property of Take-Two Interactive and is developed by subordinate development teams (including Firaxis Games, 2K Marin and Irrational Games).

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X-COM Interceptor Summary

Platforms:

PC / Windows

PC / Windows

Developer: MicroProse

Publisher: MicroProse

X-COM Interceptor System Requirements

PC / Windows

PC / Windows

Recommended: CPU AMD/Intel 233MHz, 16MB RAM, graphic card, 8MB hdd, Windows 95/98