"The core of XCOM 2 is its fantastic tactical combat. In the years since its release, it's become something of a meme that no matter how good your chances look on paper, you always seem to whiff on crucial shots that have a 90% chance of hitting. But rather than relying on dice rolls, combat gives you plenty of ways to even the odds."
"You start most missions in the shadows, with enemies unaware of your presence until you give them a reason to notice you. That means the strategy starts before a single shot is fired, letting you get into position to try to wipe out as many targets as you can before combat even begins."
XCOM 2 was released in 2016 and ranks among the best turn-based tactics games. The game builds on XCOM: Enemy Unknown by preserving core strengths while smoothing rough spots and adding smart new features. The campaign starts twenty years after the prior defeat, casting the player as the leader of a scrappy insurgency aiming to reclaim the planet from alien occupiers. Tactical combat emphasizes positioning, stealthy mission starts, and tools to mitigate unlucky shots. Strategy begins before the first shot through concealed approaches and ambushes. Off-battle decisions and soldier management carry weight, making casualties and choices feel consequential. Amazon Prime offered XCOM 2 as a free October game, presenting a rare high-quality giveaway.
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