Well despite the Gamespot negative review I thought I'd download the demo and kill a couple of hours. Though Afterlight isn't part of the X-com franchise its obviously heavily influenced by X-com Enemy Unknown and Terror from the Deep. These two first X-com games are among my favourite titles of all time so Afterlight was going to have its work cut out to impress. . . . . . and I was pleasantly surprised. Though I initially disliked the graphics they grew on me. The cartoon-like taking heads and illustrations of the various squad members help you recognise and identify with the people you're trying to protect. Mars is nicely arid with some interesting structures. While the Aliens (apart from the first few robots) were well drawn and animated
The controls were tricky and a little infuriating at first, but after a little practice became virtually second nature.
The resource management, research and training is similar in many ways to the old X-com titles and is meshed in well with the game as a whole. Its a shame you can't build multiple bases, but thats a minor complaint.
I'm looking forward to getting the full version of Afterlight. If you liked X-com you should enjoy this
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