XCOM 2 Review
XCOM 2 is best treated as a tactics pick for players who want strategy, tense energy without needing a boring, spreadsheet-style review.
Which Game Girl liked it most?
Nova would probably put XCOM 2 near the top of her playlist because it matches her taste perfectly.
Quick game summary
A turn-based thinker where positioning, planning and careful risk-taking make the magic happen.
Who this game is best for
players who want an easy game to sample in short sessions.
Who should avoid it
you want something purely relaxing and low attention.
Gameplay style
A mix of learning systems, making decisions and getting better each session.
Graphics and sound
Designed to keep the energy clear, readable and exciting.
Story
Story is not the main reason to play, but the moment-to-moment fun can carry it.
Difficulty
Challenging: better if you enjoy learning from mistakes.
Price and value
Good value when discounted, especially if the genre already suits you.
Six Game-Girl personality verdicts
Luna gives XCOM 2 a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Roxy gives XCOM 2 a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Mia gives XCOM 2 a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Nova would probably put XCOM 2 near the top of her playlist because it matches her taste perfectly.
Zara gives XCOM 2 a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Grace gives XCOM 2 a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Pixie gives XCOM 2 a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Ivy gives XCOM 2 a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Belle gives XCOM 2 a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Vivienne sees the appeal in XCOM 2, especially for players who like this mood, but she would check the stress level before recommending it to everyone.
Aurora gives XCOM 2 a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Amara gives XCOM 2 a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Willow gives XCOM 2 a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Serena gives XCOM 2 a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Raven gives XCOM 2 a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Athena gives XCOM 2 a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Cleo gives XCOM 2 a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
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