XCOM 2

1. sherbz

   Feb 5, 2016

   10

   Quite simply the game is brilliant. It looks gorgeous, it plays very well, and it is one hell of a challenge. If you liked X COM theQuite simply the game is brilliant. It looks gorgeous, it plays very well, and it is one hell of a challenge. If you liked X COM the original, then you simply have to buy this. They have improved practically everything about the original. This feels more much more dynamic. Gone are the days of satellite spamming your way to victory. This game provides meaningful choices throughout so that you really dont know which way you want to go. And i think that many different paths to victory will be possible. I think this is probably the best looking turn based game we have ever seen. Kudos to Firaxis on a job well done. A sure contender for game of the year. The only thing that slightly spoils it are a few buggy camera angles and some dodgy hang times, but you can forgive it that as they dont spoil the fun. And it is in infinitely better shape than most games when released. But the real gem of this is the mods. Oh my goodness what a year we have in store.… Expand

   • 80 of 164 users found this helpful
2. sergio223

   Feb 6, 2016

   10

   Pros
   
   Tight tactical gameplay Dynamic and unpredictable Wider strategy full of tough, meaningful decisions New stealth options work inPros
   
   Tight tactical gameplay
   Dynamic and unpredictable
   Wider strategy full of tough, meaningful decisions
   New stealth options work in well
   Strong cinematic presentation
   
   Cons
   
   Views don’t always provide necessary information… Expand

   • 3 of 12 users found this helpful
4. Darkwr4ith

   Feb 16, 2016

   9

   Let me start out this review by saying, if you were a fan of the original XCOM games (1994+) and you were not a fan of the remake in 2012,Let me start out this review by saying, if you were a fan of the original XCOM games (1994+) and you were not a fan of the remake in 2012, then this game is probably not for you. It is a much tighter and more focused version of the 2012 release that is taking the gameplay in a new direction.
   
   • Positives:
   + Great graphics.
   + Gameplay is far more focused.
   + Lots of different voices and personality types for soldiers.
   + New classes are fantastic and well balanced.
   + New "loot table" system for crafting special weapons and armour.
   + Weapon upgrades attach to weapons and no longer take up utility slots.
   + Weapon and armour upgrade system completely overhauled and refined.
   + New world map really intricate and unique.
   + Many new aliens and creatures.
   + New incognito mode speeds up the start of missions significantly.
   + New Doomclock style gameplay really adds tension and weight to every decision.
   + Stupid aircraft mini game ripped out.
   + Mod support via the Steam workshop right out the box.
   + Still really challenging.
   
   • Meh
   = Countries and language choices fairly limited.
   = Base building somewhat dumbed down.
   = Actions don't really seem to match up to the percentage chance. You will often see frequent misses in a row on 90%+ and then continuous hits on 60% and below.
   = Fans of the original XCOM(1994) will find this is almost a new game entirely.
   
   • Negative
   - Painfully long loading times.
   - Horribly optimised performance considering it is the Unreal 3 engine.
   - Random map bonuses can lead to you either being horribly over powered or horribly outmatched.
   - A few gamebreaking bugs and mechanics(like civilians blocking paths) mean that ironman mode is extremely risky to try.
   
   Conclusion: Other than the performance and a few bugs there is very little that the game does wrong. Most of the nit picks myself and other people have, are already being fixed through the modding. It is a truly fantastic experience and if you are a fan of the 2012 remake, or a fan or turnbased games in general, I cannot recommend this game highly enough.… Expand

   • 3 of 5 users found this helpful
5. Marcecritic

   Feb 27, 2016

   8

   This game is fantastic ! It is a worthy sequel with acceptable graphics and gameplay that grabs you from the beginning of the game. charactersThis game is fantastic ! It is a worthy sequel with acceptable graphics and gameplay that grabs you from the beginning of the game. characters very similar to the first XCOM… Expand

   • 0 of 4 users found this helpful
6. dongsweep

   Feb 8, 2016

   6

   Last night I was playing and on my last move of the turn I moved a unit forward, from about two and a half screens away in the darkness aLast night I was playing and on my last move of the turn I moved a unit forward, from about two and a half screens away in the darkness a patrol spawned. Since it was my last move on the turn the faceless that spawned next to my guy (not the patrol, but at the same time as the patrol) pops up and smacks my guy and brings him to 1 health, the lancers from the patrol run across the entire map and hit two of my other guys for half their health.
   
   Now I get to play my turn and I am guaranteed someone will die even if I take everyone out. This was a timed mission so you have to move forward to win but regardless, I was moving as tactfully as I could but it is ridiculous that you end your turn spawning a patrol who then gets a move for spawning (towards you) then gets a full turn to attack you. The game has a lot of great aspects but how is that fun. I save scummed and redid my move since I knew where the spawned from, kind of annoying it has to be like that. Should not be any spawns and if they are spawned they should not get a full move and a turn.… Expand

   • 5 of 9 users found this helpful
7. Cidcaldensfey

   Mar 2, 2016

   4

   XCOM 2 is a decent game on its own and functions much like the previous game. However, it feels like the game itself, for me, is far moreXCOM 2 is a decent game on its own and functions much like the previous game. However, it feels like the game itself, for me, is far more frustrating than it is fun. I like the setting and the customization, but it feels like most of it doesn't work well together, in particular customization and the nature of the game. Do you like to spend 20-30 minutes customizing a character only to have them get lost due to some bogus rolls?
   
   Theres also some other nasty things. One of the things that really bothered me was how the 'Concealed' mechanic is actually not really a stealth mechanic. After a certain amount of turns, the AI patrols will walk towards your stealthed characters, basically creating an artificial confrontation when in fact the game itself is programmed to do that.
   
   I just don't really understand it. It's a neat game but at the same its just flawed. I would wait to buy it when its like, under $20. But other wise just avoid it.… Expand

   • 11 of 15 users found this helpful
8. denissix

   Jan 3, 2021

   0

   XCOM 2 is unbalanced piece of s.... DLC Bosses with three life strips for first-level soldiers is "nice". The game is going too fast, very fewXCOM 2 is unbalanced piece of s.... DLC Bosses with three life strips for first-level soldiers is "nice". The game is going too fast, very few resources. Improvements are very expensive. The Avatar project... who invented it?
   Max honest rate no more 75. Bad job Firaxis… Expand

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