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XCOM 2 Reviews on OpenCritic
Currently sitting at an average score of 91, with 94% of critics recommending the game. That puts it in the top 1.2% of all games reviewed.
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2016-02-01, 05:36 PM #1Stood in the Fire
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XCOM 2 early reviews are very good
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2016-02-01, 05:38 PM #2The Unstoppable Force
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Is that even a surprise ? X-COM 1 was simply amazing, and all they did in 2 was to fix bugs, add polish and change things people didn't liked. + Even looking at videos made by people with early builds, it was obvious its worthy continuation.
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2016-02-01, 05:38 PM #3Over 9000!
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9/10 from GameSpot
http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/xcom.../1900-6416347/
Really not surprised.
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2016-02-01, 05:48 PM #4Over 9000!
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I am replaying Xcom1 for the third time now (first time with enemy within), and i´m really looking forward to 2.
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2016-02-01, 05:52 PM #5Pandaren Monk
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I'm glad to hear this, i've been really looking forward to this. I went back and played the last xcom after watching some early gameplay footage and was really impressed at the improvements. I'm excited about this.
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2016-02-01, 05:53 PM #6Deleted
Are the early reviews only based on early gameplay then? Because I could see some problems with that (I personally did not like the end game of XCOM).
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2016-02-01, 06:02 PM #7Stood in the Fire
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No, full game
Originally Posted by Lemposs
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2016-02-01, 06:05 PM #8Warchief
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I hope they get the pacing right this time. XCom one while a good game had only one viable strategy if you want to succeed in high difficulty levels: Rush satellites. With everything. And the game got faceroll once you made it past the first 2 months.
But what I saw until now makes me quite optimistic. There will be a cookie cutter I am sure, but it doesnt seem to have something like a satellite mechanic.
A little more diversity in endgame gear wouldn't hurt as well. Everyone in Ghost Armor, with the same beam guns,.... got lame pretty fast.
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2016-02-01, 06:05 PM #9Herald of the Titans
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Moistly awaiting Febuary 5th. Saw yesterday that they announced a selection of mods including some from the Long War guys which is awesome news, was hoping they would adopt some of it's features for #2. Good sign for a full Long War sequel too.
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2016-02-01, 06:05 PM #10Deleted
xcom 1 was awesome, Long War raised it to super-awesome.
In terms of tactical gameplay xcom 2 will have a hard job on topping long war, but nevertheless, it will be a great game thanks to tons of other improvements and ofc the new aliens (that appear to be slightly imba^^)
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2016-02-01, 06:10 PM #11Titan
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Long war crushed me, then I started crushing it, now I can't play xcom 1, it feels like a walk in the park compared to long war. Originally Posted by Silvator
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2016-02-01, 06:11 PM #12Over 9000!
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I believe Firaxis has been working with the people who made that and other popular mods. Originally Posted by Silvator
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2016-02-01, 06:14 PM #13Deleted
Xcom 2 is now being played on Twitch, go and check it out.
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2016-02-01, 06:14 PM #14Dreadlord
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I wish I didn't suck too much to enjoy these games. I love everything else, aesthetics, premise, and atmosphere. I'm just not enough of a tactical thinker, and I get way too attached to individual units.
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2016-02-01, 06:16 PM #15Herald of the Titans
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Awww, I never noticed Long War...I hardly get in to workshop things. Now I feel like I missed out >.>
Still super hyped for 2 to the point I'm a little worried that I'm too excited for it and it's going to hurt me.
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2016-02-01, 06:17 PM #16Over 9000!
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There are a few mods that make the game easier. You can get the gameplay and story while you tailor the challenge to your ability. Originally Posted by Vightnic
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2016-02-01, 06:17 PM #17Herald of the Titans
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You just have to breath and push into it. Originally Posted by GodlyBob
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2016-02-01, 06:19 PM #18Herald of the Titans
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Deep breathes and relax my body, got it. I think I'm ready for this, I'll just slowly ease in to it. Originally Posted by Nirawen
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2016-02-01, 06:45 PM #19Titan
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Yes, it's looking like a real solid sequel. I really like their interest in modding.
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2016-02-01, 06:49 PM #20I am Murloc!
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That's way undercutting what they did. Is the base mechanic still the same, yeah the base mechanic is still the same. They changed a lot. They added a lot. Originally Posted by Arrashi
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