Hi all,
First, I apologize in advance if this question has been answered in another thread. I have done some internet searching and haven't found a definitive answer. But here goes: Is there a Mac version currently available through Steam? I purchased Xenonauts on Steam to play on my PC desktop but I'd like to also play it on my Mac laptop. I read somewhere that there is a mac version available through Desura but I would prefer not to have to purchase again (Sorry Goldhawk, though it is an amazing game ). If not, no biggie. I will just wait till release in a few weeks.
Second, I would just like to say this is an excellent game. I miss the era of 90's "hardcore" strategy and RPG games, though I never played the original XCOM. I have however played the Firaxis remake, which I loved despite it's "dumbing" down of many of the strategy elements (I use the term "dumbing" for lack of a better one - perhaps streamlining would be more fair - because I love it for what it is). That said, after playing the remake I wanted to experience the original XCOM and its sequels but never bought them (despite being on Steam for cheap) because it looked like a bit of a hassle to get an old DOS games to run properly on modern OS. That's where Xenonauts comes in.
I was extremely excited to discover Xenonauts. I am already a big fan of the current renaissance in indie games. And Xenonauts allowed me to replicate (to some extent) the experience of playing the original without the hassle and with updated graphics etc. I have really enjoyed playing Xenonauts even in its pre-release state. From the aesthetics to the game play, this is a game that speaks to the kid who grew up playing games like Civ II, JA2, Fallout etc. While frustrating, I even found some of the bugs I encountered charming because it reminded me of trying to work through issues in the era before easy to install internet patches etc. And while I understand why the development team would like to move on (both because of the technical issues and "xenonauts fatigue"), I can't help but express a little disappointment that there will be no xpac in the offing. The game is that great in my eyes.
Anyway, I usually don't post on internet forums. But I just wanted to thank the developers for putting so much time into what is clearly a labor of love. The game isn't perfect, and can't ever be perfect. But I think it really appeals to people like me and I hope it finds an audience among folks who came up after the "golden age" of 90s strategy gaming who may be looking for something different. Great job, Goldhawk. And thank you. I hope your next project is just as great (and takes a little less time to develop )