Review2013-11-11

XCOM: Enemy Within Review - Firaxis Polishes A Prized Alien Alloy

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XCOM: Enemy Within
Genres · strategy
Release · Nov 12, 2013
Developer · Firaxis Games
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9 articles 6 writers 1 reviews
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