Summary
- Release Year: 2013
- Genres: Shooter, Strategy, Tactical
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: 2K Marin
- Publishers: 2K
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified – Codebreakers (2013)
A thrilling DLC expansion that adds new content to the base game.
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified is a third-person tactical role-playing game developed by 2K Marin and published by 2K Games. The game was released in August 2013 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360. Codebreakers is a DLC expansion for the game that was released in October 2013.
Codebreakers adds a new campaign to the base game, which follows Special Agent Carter and his squad as they investigate a top secret government communications facility that has gone radio-silent. The facility is responsible for intercepting and decoding the enemy’s transmissions, so its silence is a major threat to the war effort.
Carter and his squad must fight their way through the facility, eliminating any threats and making contact with personnel in order to bring the facility back online. Along the way, they will encounter new enemies, including the deadly Seekers, and new weapons, including the powerful Tesla Rifle.
Codebreakers also adds a new multiplayer mode to the game, called “Codex Protocol”. In Codex Protocol, two teams of four players compete to capture and hold control points. The first team to reach a certain number of points wins the match.
New features in Codebreakers:
- New campaign with 5 new missions
- New enemy types, including the deadly Seekers
- New weapons, including the powerful Tesla Rifle
- New multiplayer mode, Codex Protocol
Critical reception
Codebreakers received generally positive reviews from critics. IGN gave the DLC a score of 7.5/10, saying that it “adds a lot of new content to the base game, and the new campaign is a lot of fun.” GameSpot gave the DLC a score of 8/10, saying that it “is a solid expansion that adds a lot of new content to the game.”
Overall
Codebreakers is a thrilling DLC expansion that adds a lot of new content to the base game. With its new campaign, new enemies, new weapons, and new multiplayer mode, Codebreakers is a must-play for fans of The Bureau.
Gameplay
Codebreakers is a third-person tactical role-playing game. The player controls a squad of four agents, each with their own unique abilities. The player must use these abilities to complete missions, which involve fighting enemies, hacking computers, and solving puzzles.
The game’s combat is turn-based. During the player’s turn, they can move their agents, attack enemies, or use special abilities. The player must carefully consider their actions, as each move can have a significant impact on the outcome of the battle.
In addition to combat, the player must also complete a variety of puzzles in order to progress through the game. These puzzles can be challenging, but they are also rewarding, as they often lead to new weapons, equipment, or upgrades.
Setting
Codebreakers is set in the year 1962, during the Cold War. The player takes control of Special Agent Carter and his squad as they investigate a top secret government communications facility that has gone radio-silent. The facility is responsible for intercepting and decoding the enemy’s transmissions, so its silence is a major threat to the war effort.
The game’s setting is well-realized, and it does a good job of capturing the atmosphere of the Cold War. The player will encounter a variety of enemies, including Soviet soldiers, aliens, and even giant robots. The game’s environments are also well-designed, and they provide a variety of challenges for the player to overcome.
Characters
The player controls a squad of four agents in Codebreakers. Each agent has their own unique abilities and personality. The player must learn to use each agent’s strengths and weaknesses to their advantage in order to succeed.
The game’s characters are well-developed, and they are all likeable in their own way. The player will quickly grow attached to their squad, and they will be determined to see them through to the end of the game.
Story
The story of Codebreakers is well-written and engaging. The player will be drawn into the game’s world and its characters, and they will be eager to see how the story unfolds. The game’s ending is satisfying, and it provides a sense of closure for the player.
Overall
Codebreakers is a thrilling DLC expansion that adds a lot of new content to the base game. With its new campaign, new enemies, new weapons, and new multiplayer mode, Codebreakers is a must-play for fans of The Bureau.
Review Score
7.5/10
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