It's truly a rare game, that is just as enjoyable as the original. XCOM is effectively captures the magic of the original, without trying to redo it. The original is still the best, but this game is really a close second. It is certainly more approachable, and the interface is far better. The story aspect is a welcome addition, to flesh out the lore/world-buidling of the XCOM franchise. There are a host of excellent mods as well, such as Long War and ERaT For Long War and Squadrons Unleashed that expand the game, and deepen the tactics. Buy it, and enjoy it for hundreds of hours!
