Even if you don't like Xcom EW, it at least gives you a tutorial to Help you. And you get hints and suggestions to get you started. I played a game called UFO extraterrestrials and it's almost the same as xenonauts, and the graphics are even better. There are many Xcom clones at least make one that invites the player to play. I don't get your point? When I encountered aliens they just stand and shoot, they don't move or look for cover. Just stand where they are and shoot. Xcom aliens move these don't.