Should I play XCOM: Enemy Unknown first before Enemy Within?
Definitely start with Enemy Unknown! It's the core game, and Enemy Within is like a super awesome expansion pack that builds on it.
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Enemy Within improves upon Enemy Unknown, but you might miss some context. I'd say play Enemy Unknown first for the full experience!
You don't HAVE to, but playing Enemy Unknown first helps you understand the story and mechanics before diving into Enemy Within.
Enemy Unknown first, no contest. It sets the stage for all the cool stuff in Enemy Within!
Nah, just jump to Enemy Within. It's basically the same game but with extra goodies.
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