As the time to release gets closer, more details about XCOM 2 are starting to arrive. I am excited, but I hope they don't mess it up.
I checked out this video from PC Gamer earlier, and it caught my interest even more:
There's also an RPS piece on it.
Having the special Psi characters earlier in the game sounds like it will provide a much more fun experience, as I thought it was a great idea, but I didn't like how late you got them in the original.
It certainly seems more in-depth than the previous game, with Engineers being single units to assign to different places.
It sounds like the game will be harder than XCOM, which is concerning me a little bit. Most missions seem to be on a timer, which will no doubt frustrate me quite a bit, but it depends how that's done.
The satellite system from the original I found to be a bit of a mess, so I'm really glad that system has been done away with!
I will hopefully have some thoughts up on the game a few days after release, as I don't think we will be able to get any advanced access sadly.
As far as we know, the plan is still for a Day-1 release, as there's still a SteamOS/Linux icon in the pre-order section on Steam, and we have heard nothing from Feral Interactive about a delay so it should be good to go. We will update you if Feral let us know of any delays.
Have you pre-ordered it? Are you waiting for us to give the all clear on it? Or are you waiting for a while? Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
I checked out this video from PC Gamer earlier, and it caught my interest even more:
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Having the special Psi characters earlier in the game sounds like it will provide a much more fun experience, as I thought it was a great idea, but I didn't like how late you got them in the original.
It certainly seems more in-depth than the previous game, with Engineers being single units to assign to different places.
It sounds like the game will be harder than XCOM, which is concerning me a little bit. Most missions seem to be on a timer, which will no doubt frustrate me quite a bit, but it depends how that's done.
The satellite system from the original I found to be a bit of a mess, so I'm really glad that system has been done away with!
I will hopefully have some thoughts up on the game a few days after release, as I don't think we will be able to get any advanced access sadly.
As far as we know, the plan is still for a Day-1 release, as there's still a SteamOS/Linux icon in the pre-order section on Steam, and we have heard nothing from Feral Interactive about a delay so it should be good to go. We will update you if Feral let us know of any delays.
Have you pre-ordered it? Are you waiting for us to give the all clear on it? Or are you waiting for a while? Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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Stupendous Man Jan 11, 2016
This is the first game in a long time that I'm actually thinking of buying at release. I won't preorder though, I see absolutely no incentive to do so, and too much risk.
I'll probably wait for the first few Linux reviews to come out and then but it. Then again, I'd kind of like to play through X-Com Enemy Unknown again first; after having played X-Com 2 I probably won't go back to the first one again.
I'll probably wait for the first few Linux reviews to come out and then but it. Then again, I'd kind of like to play through X-Com Enemy Unknown again first; after having played X-Com 2 I probably won't go back to the first one again.
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Quoting: Stupendous ManThis is the first game in a long time that I'm actually thinking of buying at release. I won't preorder though, I see absolutely no incentive to do so, and too much risk.
I'll probably wait for the first few Linux reviews to come out and then but it. Then again, I'd kind of like to play through X-Com Enemy Unknown again first; after having played X-Com 2 I probably won't go back to the first one again.
If you haven't yet played Enemy Within, I'd choose this.
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Quoting: Stupendous ManThen again, I'd kind of like to play through X-Com Enemy Unknown again first; after having played X-Com 2 I probably won't go back to the first one again.Hope you didn't miss Steam deal with Enemy Unknown + all DLCs (including Enemy Within) for 5.99 euro. If you didn't or you bought the game already from other source, then XCOM: EU is a must to play for you :)
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Stupendous Man Jan 11, 2016
Don't worry, I already own X-Com Enemy Within + Unknown, and have played it for around 100 hours last year. I'm just itching for a new play through ;-)
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Shutup-Fool Jan 11, 2016
Quoting: Stupendous ManDon't worry, I already own X-Com Enemy Within + Unknown, and have played it for around 100 hours last year. I'm just itching for a new play through ;-)
If you want a new challenge, consider installing the XCOM Long War mod. After playing through that (twice!), I just can't play the vanilla version any more.
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