X-Piratez L2

XCOM was one of the most influential strategy games back in the day, blending together the concept of tactics and permadeath along with a strategy layer where the wrong decision can leave you woefully underprepared for the squad tactics sections. Its 2012 reboot revived the franchise, but hardcore fans were left wanting as a ton of things were changed to appeal to a wider audience, so the original game is still popular. XPiratez proves it.

Installing XPiratez is a rather lengthy process, so be sure to check the install instructions carefully.

The game takes place a few centuries after XCOM lost the war to the aliens. After the aliens did whatever they wanted to, they left the Earth. You control a band of all-female mutant pirates that accidentally stumble into an ancient military research base, and from there, you decide to take over the world.

Since all you control are mutants, your tactics change as well. They are thick skinned, stronger, and smarter than the normal humans you're used to controlling, so they can easily charge into battle naked with nothing but a knife.

You need to also pick your targets, raiding ships that have the resources you're looking for or threaten your reputation. In the beginning, people will consider you nothing but another band of raiders, but every faction will take you more seriously as you continue playing, giving the game a justified escalation in difficulty. Since you're pirates, you don't need to worry too much about how many researchers you're accommodating, and your weapons stay mostly relevant throughout the game.

Overall, XPiratez is a fantastic total conversion mod and worth a look for anyone who was a fan of the original XCOM.

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