X-COM: Interceptor

Space combat and strategy to defend humanity's mining operations

MicroProse Software, Inc · Published by 2K · Released Sep 4, 2008

Reviews: Mixed; 55% of 229
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 0; right now
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update: Unknown; no patch notes found

What is X-COM: Interceptor?

A space combat and strategy game, it combines first-person, real-time ship battles with hiring pilots, buying equipment, researching technology, and outfitting fighters. As an X-COM commander, you defend Earth and humanity's space mining operations from aliens across a campaign.

For you if...

+you like piloting spacecraft while managing pilots and equipment
+you enjoy researching technology to support a space campaign

Not for you if...

−you want turn-based ground battles instead of space dogfights
−you prefer ship combat without strategic planning or research

What players say

55% of 229 reviews are positive

Players praise the mix of space combat and strategic management. The most common complaint is the complicated, hard-to-learn controls.

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X-COM: Interceptor system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

Processor: Pentium 166MHz or better
Graphics: Must be capable of 16-bit graphics (High Color) and have a minimum of 2MB of video RAM
Memory: 16Mb RAM
Storage: 60 MB Hard Disk Space