X-COM: Interceptor (Windows)

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Description

The year is 2067, and the Earth's resources are nearly depleted. In search of raw materials essential for the survival of the humans, powerful corporations send explorers into a region of space known as the Frontier. However, upon arriving there, the humans find out that they are not the only ones needing resources. The alien races who had invaded Earth nearly seventy years ago have their own claims for the Frontier, and it looks like there can be no peaceful solution for the situation.

X-COM: Interceptor has elements of strategy, but its primary gameplay style differs from most previous installments in the X-COM series, focusing on space combat simulation and resource managing. The player commands an elite force of starfighters sent to protect the human corporations in the Frontier. As the X-COM commander, the player must manage space stations, resources, and finances of the organization. Researching alien technology is also necessary to ensure the safety of the humans.

When an enemy craft is spotted, the game's mode switches to space combat simulation. The player pilots starfighters, co-ordinating their wingmen, similarly to Wing Commander: Prophecy. Mission objectives usually involve destroying or capturing enemy ships, sabotaging alien trade routes, escorting friendly ships to specific locations, and raiding alien bases.

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Alternate Titles

• "幽浮：太空攔截者" -- Chinese spelling (traditional)

Part of the Following Groups

• Genre: Simulation - Space combat
• X-COM series

User Reviews

Good, but could have been better.	Chad Henshaw (32)
Not the best, but for fans and newcomers alike, it is an enjoyable addition to the X-Com series.	Gene Davison (805)	unrated
Not quite the traditional X-Com style, and not quite a good space combat game.	deepcut (1865)	unrated
X-Com meets Wing Commander!	Michael Reznick (38)	unrated

Critic Reviews

PC Joker	Jun, 1998	86 out of 100	86
Game Over Online	Jun 19, 1998	77 out of 100	77
PC Player (Germany)	Jun, 1998	75 out of 100	75
Gamesmania.de	1998	75 out of 100	75
GameSpot	Jun 24, 1998	7.5 out of 10	75
PC Games (Germany)	Jun 03, 1998	72 out of 100	72
IGN	Aug 31, 1998	7 out of 10	70
GameStar (Germany)	Jun, 1998	65 out of 100	65
Gambler	Sep, 1998	64 out of 100	64
Adrenaline Vault, The (AVault)	Jun 07, 1998		50

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Trivia

In the original game design, you don't need the MacArthur to carry you through the blackhole.

Related Web Sites

• X-COM: Interceptor (official website)
• X-COM Tactical Command (Here you will find strategy guides, downloads, cheats and all sorts fo information on all things X-COM.)