there are no character creation nor customizable progression.
if this state was the way to the future, i won't play anymore and never recommend to my friends.
after long waiting, this early/alpha version was big disappointment.
i can't say but "no, this isn't the thing what JA2 or first X-Com players are looking for."
most lacking of this type of games is forced liner progression like new X-Com. its totally off the mark for being called tactical squad based rpg/strategy.