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XCOM: Chimera Squad delivers an all-new story and turn-based tactical combat experience in the XCOM universe.
XCOM®: Chimera Squad is a strategy, turn-based tactics and turn-based strategy game
developed by Firaxis Games
and published by 2K.
Released on April 23rd 2020 is available only on Windows.
It has received 22,709 reviews of which 16,302 were positive and 6,407 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. 😊
The game is currently priced at 2.99€ on Steam with a 70% discount.
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7, 64-bit
- Processor: 2.4 GHz Quad Core
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: 1GB AMD Radeon HD 7770, NVIDIA GeForce 650 or better
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 18 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
- Additional Notes: Microsoft Visual C++ 2012 and 2015 Runtime Libraries, and Microsoft DirectX.
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Game kinda got a lot of hate, but honestly it's a solid game. It's nothing like XCOM, this is much smaller in scope and deeper in story. Gameplay is fun and presentation is solid. Worth a buy to me, it stands well on it's own. I think the downvotes mostly come from people wanting this to be XCOM 3, and it's definitely not that.
Chimera Squad tends to get quite a lot of negative comments for one simple reason : it has XCOM in the title. Like many others, I was initially hoping for an XCOM 3 here, but that was never the plan with this game. It's a spin off, with a smaller budget and it doesn't take itself too seriously. Once I realised that, I found this game to be an enjoyable little strategy diversion for a few days, and one which comes highly recommended. There is still the occasional graphical glitch in the tactical game when units move near the edge of the map, but it corrects itself within a second or two and doesn't harm the gameplay, which is good. There are several difficulties which are well judged and cater for all tastes, and also steam workshop support for adding mods, many of which I found to be useful, stable and worthwhile if you feel like adding or mildly altering aspects to the game. 9/10
SHORT This is a very cool turn-based game that is quite similar to the previous XCOM titles, though not quite as polished. While it can be slightly buggy, it doesn't compromise the overall experience. If you can catch it on an 85% off sale, I highly recommend picking it up; it should take about 67 hours to finish the game and unlock all the achievements. LONG A very enjoyable turn-based strategy game. Much like its older brothers, XCOM 1 and XCOM 2, this game retains that same classic vibe, complete with plenty of fun encounters that offer a solid challenge, and that familiar touch of excitement when your team manages to miss a 95% chance shot. The gameplay is relatively smooth, though it can feel a little buggy at times. I experienced a few sudden crashes, but nothing that ruined the overall experience. Hunting for achievements is quite fun, though I did run into some trouble with "Chimera Unleashed" and had to employ some creative solutions. I actually made a guide on how to unlock it, if you're interested! :) Chimera Squad is clearly not XCOM 3, it is far less polished, less expensive, and the Steam reviews reflect that. The game is shorter and simpler, featuring much more limited soldier customization compared to the previous two titles, and the cutscenes are static rather than animated. Still, it is a good game in its own right. If you have played XCOM 1 and 2 and are considering buying Chimera Squad, just be prepared for a slight drop in quality, but if you are a fan of the genre, you will enjoy it just the same. The game also features three different "endings" depending on how you conduct your investigations, which gives it some solid replay value. Overall, I highly recommend Chimera Squad, especially since it frequently goes on sale for 85% off, which is an absolute bargain. If you enjoyed the previous XCOM titles, or games like Divinity: Original Sin and Blackguards, you will definitely have a good time with this. It took me about 67 hours to complete a few playthroughs and grab every achievement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
XCOM®: Chimera Squad is currently priced at 2.99€ on Steam.
Yes, XCOM®: Chimera Squad is currently available at a 70% discount. You can purchase it for 2.99€ on Steam.
Yes, XCOM®: Chimera Squad received 16,302 positive votes out of a total of 22,709 achieving a rating of 7.07.
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XCOM®: Chimera Squad was developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K.
Yes, XCOM®: Chimera Squad is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, XCOM®: Chimera Squad is not playable on MacOS.
No, XCOM®: Chimera Squad is not playable on Linux.
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No, XCOM®: Chimera Squad does not support VR.
XCOM®: Chimera Squad is a single-player game.
No, XCOM®: Chimera Squad does not currently offer any DLC.
Yes, XCOM®: Chimera Squad is fully integrated with Steam Workshop. Visit Steam Workshop.
Yes, XCOM®: Chimera Squad supports Remote Play on Tablet. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.
Yes, XCOM®: Chimera Squad is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Online players
49
Developer
Firaxis Games
Publisher
2K
Release
23 Apr 2020
Platforms
Remote Play