XCOM 2 is mathematical, emotional, and thoughtful all at once. It's exhilarating, even in the face of failure. Victory is the goal, but that's just an afterthought here. it's the complex journey that counts.
- Nuanced strategy and tactical layers
- Plethora of command decisions makes each playthrough different
- Individual soldiers foster personal connections
- Failure is essential and meaningful
- Enemies sometimes ignore tactical rules
- Some performance issues during cinematic moments
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