Every December 2019 Video Game - Ranked By Anticipation
5. Phoenix Point
Release Date: Dec 3rd
Platforms: PC
Phoenix Point doesn't hide its blatant heritage; it wants to be considered a spiritual successor to the excellent X-Com titles, with the promos' displaying similar gameplay and a plotline depicting high-tech squads in high-stakes turn-based battles with an alien threat.
So why isn't this being written off as a thoughtless rip-off?
This is due to the original X-Com creator behind the project, not to mention, the gameplay gives a unique (and nasty) twist on the old formula; every soldier deceased becomes assimilated by the enemy and strengthens their forces.
Could this be the anticipated continuation of X-Com that fans have been waiting for?