Xcom Terror from the Deep

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Xcom Terror from the Deep

When will someone port this game to the iPhone?

I can't think of a more perfect game to port. They could even give the graphics a touch of polish. I know so many people that would love this game to be brought to the world of iPhone I would do it myself if I knew how.

Anyone know anymore regarding this?

Cheers

Message was edited by: MerlinUK

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Posted on Jul 27, 2009 3:36 AM

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iphone3ger

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Jul 27, 2009 4:10 PM in response to MerlinUK

now im interested in xcom... what is this xcom... ahh thank you wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-COM

MicroProse! wow blast from the past!

ok... looks like Take2 owns the rights... time to contact them and let them know of your request... http://www.take2games.com/

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JSeuss

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Aug 30, 2009 11:39 PM in response to MerlinUK

Hi everyone,

I'm currently putting together a turn based isometric game strongly inspired by X-Com for the iPhone. I obviously can't use the original IP, but I've got some creative types putting together some story elements and content that should be fun and engaging.

It still has a little way to go before release, but you can check out the progress of the tactical mode over at http://game.jseuss.com/

I really enjoyed the original X-Com series so I'm dedicated to making an iPhone tactical game with the same old-school feel.

If you'd like to see more progress, then head on over to http://game.jseuss.com/ and leave a comment. Showing your support for the project means a lot and will ultimately result in a shorter wait for release..

Thanks!

JSeuss Software
http://www.jseuss.com/Products.html

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gumsie

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Jul 27, 2009 3:45 AM in response to MerlinUK

You might get better mileage contacting the games developer.

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Menneisyys

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Aug 31, 2009 3:20 AM in response to MerlinUK

Note that there're some nice turn-based strategies for the iPhone:

Orions
War 3100 (multiplayer promised in near future)
Reign of Swords (also multiplayer!)
UniWar (also multiplayer!)
Mecho Wars (multiplayer promised in future some time)

I've published several articles & strategy guides on these titles; let me know if you would like to welcome a link to any of them.

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MerlinUK Author

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Aug 29, 2009 10:29 AM in response to Johnathan Burger

Just thought I'd give this one a little bump.

I emailed take 2 and had nothing back. I just know this title would be amazing on the iPhone and would be a perfect game for the iPhone interface.

Has anyone seen any articles re this?

Cheers

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MerlinUK Author

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Sep 3, 2009 11:57 PM in response to Menneisyys

heya JSeuss,

Thanks for the post on your work, I'm gonna head over to your website to have a look now.

To the other poster thanks for the list of games. I'll have a look at them and see if any take my fancy. I have a feeling they won't be as amazing or nostalgia provoking as Xcom but you never know.

If any other people have any info on a Xcom port please post up,

Thanks

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Jul 27, 2009 4:05 PM in response to MerlinUK

Xcom: UFO defense was far superior to any of the others.

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Jul 28, 2009 5:33 PM in response to iphone3ger

Xcom is available from steam, works under windows 7.

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Menneisyys

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Aug 31, 2009 3:17 AM in response to JSeuss

Great to hear 🙂 Don't forget to announce it at TouchArcade.

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