This game is yet another obligatory victim of transition from 2D/sprite to 3D and completely out of the left field idea for a sequel. First of all, this game has nothing to do with previous Xcom games at all, because it is not strategy game, it's straight third person shooter with no strategy involved and only thing connecting this game to Xcom, other than name, are the aliens. If only this game would have a different title, then it would be forgotten, mediocre game nobody cared about back in the day and maybe nowadays re-discovered as a lost underappreciated game, because there is some good in it, like the graphics, fluid action packed gameplay with fun bosses, some funny lines/easter eggs and around 40 levels to play and kill hundreds of aliens through. But sadly, it isn't. Overall, it's nice little game to play, although nowadays it may feel short (around 4-5 hours), but you must have right mindset for it and just don't expect Xcom gameplay from it. Recommended if you like action games, since it is not that bad.