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Phoenix Point is a tactical strategy game set within a distinctive science-fiction universe, developed by the American studio Snapshot Games, established in 2013. The studio previously published the successful turn-based strategy game Chaos Reborn, which also originated from a Kickstarter campaign. Both games were overseen by Julian Gollop, an iconic figure in the gaming industry known for creating classics like Laser Squad and the original UFO: Enemy Unknown—the precursor to the X-COM series revived by Firaxis in 2012. Set in the year 2046, Phoenix Point's backstory begins decades earlier when scientists in Antarctica uncovered an ancient alien virus within a frozen sample. This virus soon spirals out of control, mutating all life forms it contacts and triggering a global pandemic that decimates humanity. The Earth's surface is now shrouded in fog and inhabited by horrific mutated creatures. What remains of humanity huddles in isolated enclaves, constantly battling for survival against ever-evolving adversaries. The game's narrative, inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft and horror film directors like David Cronenberg, branches into several potential endings based on the player's decisions throughout the campaign. While Phoenix Point draws inspiration from the original X-COM series and its modern iterations (XCOM: Enemy Unknown and XCOM 2), it introduces unique gameplay elements. Players assume control of one of humanity's last strongholds, Phoenix Point, managing its development, security, and resources, as well as overseeing military operations. Similar to XCOM, gameplay involves strategic global map maneuvers to connect with other human settlements and fulfill their missions, discovering hidden locations crucial for gathering resources needed for base and equipment enhancements. Interaction with other factions is critical, as they may have varying stances towards the mutated creatures—ranging from worship to aggression. Relationships with these groups can lead to access to unique technologies and weaponry. Phoenix Point expands on the political and economic dimensions, offering a complexity reminiscent of Paradox’s grand strategy games, thus enriching the strategic experience far beyond its predecessors.