Title:
The Bureau: XCOM Declassified Hangar 6 R&D
Rating:
M
Genre:
Third Person Shooter
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Release Date:
2013-10-08
Game Summary:
“Hangar 6 R&D” is a downloadable content (DLC) expansion for “The Bureau: XCOM Declassified,” originally released exclusively for the Xbox 360 on November 8, 2013. This DLC serves as a prequel to the main game’s storyline, offering players a deeper insight into the events leading up to the alien invasion. 
Narrative and Setting
In “Hangar 6 R&D,” players step into the role of Agent Nico DaSilva, diverging from the main game’s protagonist, Agent William Carter. The narrative centers on DaSilva’s voluntary participation in a series of perilous experiments aimed at identifying and combating a formidable new pathogen. These experiments are conducted in the clandestine Hangar 6, a facility dedicated to such secretive research. Throughout the DLC, players must hone their combat skills and lead their team to protect a friend from his own hallucinatory terrors. 
Gameplay Enhancements
The DLC introduces several notable gameplay features:
• New Weapons: Players gain access to the AK-47 and a prototype Microwave Gun, which cooks enemies from the inside out, adding fresh tactical options to combat scenarios. 
• Agent DaSilva’s Abilities: DaSilva possesses unique “plant and trigger” bomb abilities, allowing players to strategically place and detonate charges, offering a new layer of tactical depth. 
Achievements and Challenges
“Hangar 6 R&D” offers seven new achievements totaling 230 gamerscore, providing additional objectives for completionists. 
Accessing the DLC
To access “Hangar 6 R&D,” players need to create a new campaign file. Upon starting, the game will present two options: ‘Main Campaign’ and ‘Hangar 6 R&D.’ Selecting the latter initiates the DLC content. 
Critical Reception
The DLC received mixed reviews. Some players appreciated the additional content and the opportunity to explore Agent DaSilva’s backstory. However, others criticized it for a perceived lack of depth in the narrative and minimal impact on the overarching XCOM mythology. Technical issues, such as performance hiccups and freezing during combat, were also reported by some users. 
Conclusion
“Hangar 6 R&D” offers fans of “The Bureau: XCOM Declassified” an opportunity to delve deeper into the game’s lore through a prequel storyline. While it introduces new weapons and abilities that enhance gameplay, potential players should be aware of the mixed critical reception and reported technical issues. For those seeking to expand their XCOM experience, this DLC provides additional content that complements the main game.
Narrative and Setting
In “Hangar 6 R&D,” players step into the role of Agent Nico DaSilva, diverging from the main game’s protagonist, Agent William Carter. The narrative centers on DaSilva’s voluntary participation in a series of perilous experiments aimed at identifying and combating a formidable new pathogen. These experiments are conducted in the clandestine Hangar 6, a facility dedicated to such secretive research. Throughout the DLC, players must hone their combat skills and lead their team to protect a friend from his own hallucinatory terrors. 
Gameplay Enhancements
The DLC introduces several notable gameplay features:
• New Weapons: Players gain access to the AK-47 and a prototype Microwave Gun, which cooks enemies from the inside out, adding fresh tactical options to combat scenarios. 
• Agent DaSilva’s Abilities: DaSilva possesses unique “plant and trigger” bomb abilities, allowing players to strategically place and detonate charges, offering a new layer of tactical depth. 
Achievements and Challenges
“Hangar 6 R&D” offers seven new achievements totaling 230 gamerscore, providing additional objectives for completionists. 
Accessing the DLC
To access “Hangar 6 R&D,” players need to create a new campaign file. Upon starting, the game will present two options: ‘Main Campaign’ and ‘Hangar 6 R&D.’ Selecting the latter initiates the DLC content. 
Critical Reception
The DLC received mixed reviews. Some players appreciated the additional content and the opportunity to explore Agent DaSilva’s backstory. However, others criticized it for a perceived lack of depth in the narrative and minimal impact on the overarching XCOM mythology. Technical issues, such as performance hiccups and freezing during combat, were also reported by some users. 
Conclusion
“Hangar 6 R&D” offers fans of “The Bureau: XCOM Declassified” an opportunity to delve deeper into the game’s lore through a prequel storyline. While it introduces new weapons and abilities that enhance gameplay, potential players should be aware of the mixed critical reception and reported technical issues. For those seeking to expand their XCOM experience, this DLC provides additional content that complements the main game.
Platform:
Microsoft Xbox 360
Publisher:
Backwards compatible
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Media Type:
Download
Date Added:
2018-07-03 14:48:42
