Xenonauts Update (XCom Remake)

Nefaro · June 01, 2014, 10:22:27 AM

So it's officially released now? Or they just announced that it will be soon?

PanzersEast · June 01, 2014, 11:20:46 AM

Quote from: Nefaro on June 01, 2014, 10:22:27 AM
So it's officially released now? Or they just announced that it will be soon?

Officially unofficial.

It is now the released 1.0 version. The extra time for "official" announcement is for pr and review copies to be sent out.

PE

Grim.Reaper · June 01, 2014, 11:28:23 AM

Yep, released and like Panzer said, the rest of the time is just for bug fixes and pr stuff....played last night and this morning, enjoying it so far. Should have bought long ago:)

JasonPratt · June 01, 2014, 12:10:44 PM

i.e., previous buys have been upgraded to version 1 (mine upgraded automatically on Steam yesterday), and any new buys will be at version 1 or later (or possibly instant-updated on Steam after purchase, not quite sure how it handles the switch from beta to official.)

Congratulations to the Gold Hawk guys, and I hope they'll be (even more?) successful!

PanzersEast · June 02, 2014, 09:21:16 AM

Played over the weekend and after my guys keep dying per usual in all the missions I couldn't help but then I could use some Space Marines to wipe out these xenomorph heretics.... Chainsword anyone?

PE

steve58 · June 25, 2014, 04:04:25 PM

Has Xenonauts been part of the Steam Summer Sale yet? If not, think it might be?

Grim.Reaper · June 26, 2014, 04:53:48 AM

Quote from: steve58 on June 25, 2014, 04:04:25 PM
Has Xenonauts been part of the Steam Summer Sale yet? If not, think it might be?

Doubt it, was just released couple weeks ago and at that time it was already on sale for $19. Could be wrong but think people who invested in it at that time would likely not be happy.

JasonPratt · June 26, 2014, 07:42:34 AM

It is definitely at $25 this morning. Entirely reasonable that it wouldn't be in the Summer Sale, as they've had good sales on it recently and probably need the extra cash right now. Besides, $25 is quite reasonable in itself for an updated X-Com successor that isn't horribly buggy and/or cursed with a terrible interface.

(Note: excluding the official XCOM which is awesome and I love it to death but only about 70% an X-Com successor.)

steve58 · June 26, 2014, 09:52:51 AM

Thx GR, Jason -- I'd like to pick it up, but will probably hold out for a sale.

Greybriar · June 26, 2014, 10:03:01 AM

I bought Xenonauts from the Humble Store. Both the Steam and DRM-Free versions are priced at $24.99 there.

Nefaro · June 26, 2014, 10:04:07 AM

Quote from: Greybriar on June 26, 2014, 10:03:01 AM
I bought Xenonauts from the Humble Store. Both the Steam and DRM-Free versions are priced at $24.99 there.

GOG also has it DRM-free.

Greybriar · June 26, 2014, 10:41:42 AM

Quote from: Nefaro on June 26, 2014, 10:04:07 AM
Quote from: Greybriar on June 26, 2014, 10:03:01 AM
I bought Xenonauts from the Humble Store. Both the Steam and DRM-Free versions are priced at $24.99 there.

GOG also has it DRM-free.

Thanks for mentioning that. I knew it was but failed to include that option in my post.

It wasn't available from GOG when I purchased it from the Humble Store. I would have bought it from GOG if it had been.

Sparhawk · July 03, 2014, 06:41:49 PM

I'm having a great time with this game but seem unable to get additional bases operational before losing regions. I'm not sure where the balance lays between pushing resources into better gear for tactical and base development.

Kushan · July 04, 2014, 01:30:03 AM

Quote from: Sparhawk on July 03, 2014, 06:41:49 PM
I'm having a great time with this game but seem unable to get additional bases operational before losing regions.

Unlike the Firaxis remake, I don't think you can completely lose regions funding in Xenonauts. I've hD regions in the poor category for awhile in my current game but their still supplying some funding, although it's significantly reduced.

I started an iron man game this afternoon. Was going pretty good until my base got attacked. First time I've made it this far in, not sure what to expect.

Pinetree · July 04, 2014, 08:32:45 AM

I'm playing on veteran using ironman rules without actually using ironman, as I'm getting the odd crash so this way I can save more often without having to exit the game. The only mods I'm using are the ultimate map pack and my xtended soldiers mod with a home- brew rank mod. No gameplay mods, so to speak.

I have two teams, one in North America and one in Europe. Both have been completely wiped out twice so far. I'd love to have some kind of memorial screen so I could see how many troops I've lost. It's been very brutal to say the least. ;D

I've researched lasers and hope to equip the teams with them as soon I've built some Migs. I'm encountering corvettes now and the Condors don't cut it against them. Hopefully I can upgrade armour as well. I need to get more engineers and and workshops but that's offset by maintenance costs and a diminishing income due to not being able to be everywhere. It's a very fine balancing act to get what you need.

Great stuff! ;D