Game-Girl review • Tactics

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.

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Which Game Girl liked it most?

Nova — Sci-fi, cyberpunk, space games and big strategy.

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

Luna gives XCOM 2 a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.

Roxy

Roxy gives XCOM 2 a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.

Mia

Mia gives XCOM 2 a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.

Nova

Nova would probably put XCOM 2 near the top of her playlist because it matches her taste perfectly.

Zara

Zara gives XCOM 2 a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.

Grace

Grace gives XCOM 2 a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.

Pixie

Pixie gives XCOM 2 a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.

Ivy

Ivy gives XCOM 2 a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.

Belle

Belle gives XCOM 2 a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.

Vivienne

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

Aurora gives XCOM 2 a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.

Amara

Amara gives XCOM 2 a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.

Willow

Willow gives XCOM 2 a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.

Serena

Serena gives XCOM 2 a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.

Raven

Raven gives XCOM 2 a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.

Athena

Athena gives XCOM 2 a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.

Cleo

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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