[dipstick] Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 COME ON you lot, do any of you actually play XCOM 4??? I have; it is great!!! If you need any tips, post. Anything about it POST here! I need something to moderate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breunor Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 I'm not much of an extremist really, so I won't test your moderator skills much... I have not played xcom4 before to answer one of your questions. Was interceptor a FPS game based from the cockpit of the plane? Would it equate to a game like X-Wing or Tie Fighter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j'ordos Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 Yes, it was like that, the basic thought was probably to attract both Space combat AND xcom fans. But to most people it lacked in both departments... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[dipstick] Posted July 17, 2003 Author Share Posted July 17, 2003 lacked??? LACKED????? It is one of the best games I have ever played!The only possible fault I have with it is that the AI is a little bit suspect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breunor Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 So what makes you consider it one of the best? What was the plot like? Do you just hop in a plane and try to rack up the kills, or did you have to defend a ship or something like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j'ordos Posted July 17, 2003 Share Posted July 17, 2003 (edited) It continues on xcom3. You protect the corporation space mining platforms from aliens... You still have to defend your bases, mining facilities,... and attack alien bases/freighter fleets,... conduct research, equip spacecraft,... Every now and then you get some news from earth (about cult of Sirius and such)Â It ain't bad, but I liked the other ones better. It does have multiplayer skirmish battles tho. Edited July 17, 2003 by j'ordos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[dipstick] Posted July 18, 2003 Author Share Posted July 18, 2003 Don't forget the final battle - that showed the AI in its stupidest form though. OH look, a black hole! Let's fly into it - BOOM! Seriously though, it was a great game - it is very easy once you notice the bugs in it - eg I finished it by slowing the game up. That meant I could finish all the research and play around until I was ready to finish it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j'ordos Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 I find bases too weak. I just ignore the ufo's, fly straight at it, launch missiles, and fire my primary weapons until it's dstroyed. This one is with best armor/engines/... tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breunor Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 So is there still any squad based stuff, or is it all behind the yoke of a fighter? I always liked X-Wing and the like, never played a multiplayer version, but that would be fun too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j'ordos Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 (edited) Yes, you still control a squad of fighters. And you can give 'em orders like in any other space shooter : "cover me",... It's not as detailed as in the other xcom's IMO. Yeah x-wing was cool, but I was more suited for tie fighter I always enjoyed shooting those slow y-wings to pieces Edited July 24, 2003 by j'ordos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 It was great the first time I played it, but it gets very repetitive, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustang Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 I still play Tie fighter but I mostly play X-Wing vs. Tie Fighter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[dipstick] Posted July 18, 2003 Author Share Posted July 18, 2003 It does get repetitive as well as bases being too easy - but once you fly on the harder levels - basic lasers and stuff against fully speced wraiths and even SPECTRES then you really know what it is all about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miceless Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 When did it come out? Was it fairly recent, or did it come out shortly after Xcom Apoc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApOcaLyPSe_1985 Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 it came out before apoc, that's how the timeline was.as for me, i played the game but the aliens destroyed me with their nova cannon and that was a german version, edited with english text and sound. so now i only got german videos i bought it a few years ago, the box was in english so it had to contain a english game. sadly not, and i dont get any help from infogrames holland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j'ordos Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 meaning : xcom interceptor was released after xcomapoc, but the storyline was before the events in xcomapoc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miceless Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 Thanks for translating j'ordos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j'ordos Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 (edited) No problem Just avoiding some could think xcom interceptor was released before xcom apoc Edited July 19, 2003 by j'ordos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miceless Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 THats what I thought, figured it couldnt be right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[dipstick] Posted July 19, 2003 Author Share Posted July 19, 2003 (edited) But, I have to say - GREAT GAME!!! Never played it multiplayer - I think the servers have collapsed - though if you use a the ip address thing through something like TA:M (knew I could slip it in somewhere!) then we should be able to play - let me know if you want a game - I am really up for a game. Also, if you want any tips, let me know, I have finished the game 2 or 3 times on the three easiest levels, I have also tried all the other levels - getting quite far, so I should be able to help on all levels (to some degree). Edited July 19, 2003 by dipstick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j'ordos Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 (edited) First I'll 'somehow' have to 'acquire' a copy of xcomIV before I could try that... Edited July 19, 2003 by j'ordos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[dipstick] Posted July 19, 2003 Author Share Posted July 19, 2003 I thought you had already 'aquired' one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j'ordos Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 I legally got one from trygames.com, but hey, playing with time limit is one of the things I hate Then there's this one xracer posted a LONG time ago on k*z**, never found it And then there's *Mule/*Donk*y2000/ov*rn*t/... But I found only a file 500 Mb+, with too few sources to my liking... Although I might try it someday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miceless Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 Yes. Never played it myself. *Ahem* I wonder if I could somehow play it. Who knows... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j'ordos Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 That is, if the curse doesn't strike first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[dipstick] Posted July 19, 2003 Author Share Posted July 19, 2003 I got it off the net, bought it through Amazon I think. The power is out there...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaaish Posted July 19, 2003 Share Posted July 19, 2003 I tried the demo and thought the game had potential but found the controls in the fighter way to sensitive even on the lowest setting. if I could figgure out how to calm them down so I can actually line up with something and shoot it looks good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miceless Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 That is, if the curse doesn't strike first Shhhh! :whatwhat:Â I tried the demo and thought the game had potential but found the controls in the fighter way to sensitive even on the lowest setting. if I could figgure out how to calm them down so I can actually line up with something and shoot it looks goodTry running it with Moslo or Turbo. Might help. What were the original system specs? I assume they were quite low as it was in the XCOM1,2 and Apoc era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j'ordos Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 the mouse is a lot less sensitive than the keyboard (by default) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miceless Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 Can you use the mouse? I remember trying to play XWing and TieFighter with the mouse. I wonder how many mice got broken as a result of playing that game. "Damn, theres a [insert name of enemy craft] on my tail" :o <tries to use the mouse to turn around completely by frantically moving the mouse around> :whatwhat:*crack* "Oops, there goes another mouse" <sounds of the now stationary ship being blown up by previously mentioned enemy craft> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karafeka Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 Well, if anybody want to have x-com interceptor (full CD), I have it. Say the magic word Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breunor Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 The Magic Word!  Actually, make sure to use PM to 'discuss theories of file transfer' rather than this forum. No links to files please. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j'ordos Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 Don't worry, I still remember... :wink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j'ordos Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 Well, it seems I had a copy of interceptor after all . Apparently I had just forgot all about it  Thx karafeka.  btw. I also have xwing vs tie fighter, although I don't have a joystick anymore... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miceless Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 Really? That was strange! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[dipstick] Posted July 21, 2003 Author Share Posted July 21, 2003 Right, now you two have filled my forum up with rubbish - finished yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j'ordos Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 Hey, I'm moderating this one too, you know <_> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[dipstick] Posted July 21, 2003 Author Share Posted July 21, 2003 Its my forum, my baby... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j'ordos Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 Oh okay, enjoy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaaish Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 That is, if the curse doesn't strike first Shhhh! :whatwhat:Â I tried the demo and thought the game had potential but found the controls in the fighter way to sensitive even on the lowest setting. if I could figgure out how to calm them down so I can actually line up with something and shoot it looks goodTry running it with Moslo or Turbo. Might help. What were the original system specs? I assume they were quite low as it was in the XCOM1,2 and Apoc era. The game itself ran fine and was not too fast, just the sensitivity of the controls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miceless Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 I found that running moslo slowed that down too. In fact, i found that the controls became unusable before the game was slowed down enough. I had to play on medium speed, so that the controls werent annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsamsam Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 Can anyone tip me where i can find the ISO of xcom interceptor?Drop me a line.Thanks  SAM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamikazee Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 So does no body like XCOm 4. I think its great, its the installment that introduced me to the series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
[dipstick] Posted December 10, 2003 Author Share Posted December 10, 2003 I DO!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamikazee Posted December 10, 2003 Share Posted December 10, 2003 well no s*** sherlock. i would think so if its your topic.I mean why are there only x com 1 fans at this site? its annoying.I mean why do a lot of people prefer TFTD it is a load of you know wot. The graphics are inferior, the gameplay is inferior, its nothing new but with a worse story line, and it is always glitching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl. Facehugger Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 Hey! don't dis TFTD! Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I loved interceptor, but its controls sucked, therefore I couldn't play too well. Ufo was one of the bests, as was TFTD, which was like a harder UFO (which I enjoy), Apoc was good as well. It would have been even better if the aliens weren't so veiny and the vehicles didn't look like they belonged in the fifties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j'ordos Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 Hey, I like the retro style of the vehicles in apoc <_ .> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamikazee Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 I agree with J'ordos, although retro does suck it is better than some so calle dfuturistic turd looking piece of 5#it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craniorp Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Someone can send to me the full version of xcom4 through MSN? my e-mail is [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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