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X-COM Interceptor PC

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.

Simulation

X-COM Interceptor Release Date PC

15June1998

developer: MicroProse publisher: MicroProse

English language game language: English

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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.

Interceptor is the first game in the series to feature a multiplayer mode. One match can involve from two to eight players. In the singleplayer mode, you have three types of missions to complete. Exploring the locations, in which enemy ships have been detected, and also deploying controlled attacks in appointed places is essential to complete the game. The third mission type involves non-essential missions, which may only improve your final score. You also have to care for other members of your squadron, need to hire new pilots, prepare extra fighters and make sure their weapons are as deadly as possible. The technological development is largely based on alien constructions. Having captured an enemy ship, you can get additional bonuses. The ships can only be controlled with a mouse, a keyboard, or an analog controller. The flight mode is simplified and not as realistic as the ones found in e.g. X-Beyond the Frontier.

Technical aspects

The visuals are quite neat; the game supports 3D accelerators, but they're not necessary for it to run properly.

Last updated on 10 December 2007

Game mode: single / multiplayer   Multiplayer mode: Internet   Player counter: 1 - 8  

Media type: 1 CD

User score: 6.2 / 10 based on 32 votes.

PEGI rating X-COM Interceptor

Age rating. The PEGI rating considers the age suitability of a game, not the level of difficulty. Game contains depictions of violence.

X-COM Interceptor System requirements

PC / Windows

PC / Windows

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