XCOM 2 Collection – Fight Back Against Alien Oppression
Overview: XCOM 2, developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K Games in 2016, is a critically acclaimed turn-based strategy game that continues the story from XCOM: Enemy Unknown. In this sequel, Earth has fallen under alien control, and the XCOM forces have retreated underground. As the last hope for humanity, you must lead a resistance against the alien invaders and their human collaborators, the ADVENT administration.
The XCOM 2 Collection includes the base game and all major DLCs, offering a comprehensive experience with additional content and expanded gameplay features.
Story
Following the events of Enemy Unknown and Enemy Within, XCOM 2 is set in a world where the alien forces have successfully conquered Earth. The ADVENT administration, a puppet regime controlled by the aliens, has brainwashed the human population, convincing them that the aliens arrived as benevolent saviors. After years of oppression, XCOM emerges from the shadows as a resistance movement. The player, taking the role of the XCOM Commander, must now lead the fight against the alien oppressors and their human allies.
Gameplay and Game Modes
- Core Gameplay:
- Turn-Based Combat: Engage in strategic, turn-based battles where careful planning and tactical decision-making are crucial. Manage your squad, utilize a variety of weapons and gadgets, and exploit the environment to gain the upper hand.
- Squad Management: Develop your team by upgrading their skills, equipment, and abilities. Customize your squad to fit your preferred playstyle and strategy.
- Tech Development: Research new technologies and improve your base operations to gain advantages in combat and support your resistance efforts.
- Game Modes:
- Main Campaign: Experience the story-driven campaign as you lead the resistance and face the alien threat.
- Cross-Platform Multiplayer: Engage in competitive or cooperative multiplayer battles with players across different platforms.
- DLC Content: The collection adds various modes and challenges through its DLCs, including:
- Resistance Warrior Pack: New vanity items, including headgear, war paint, and customizable armor.
- Reinforcement Pack: Includes three DLCs—Anarchy’s Children, Alien Hunters, and Shen’s Last Gift—with additional customization options, new weapons, missions, and powerful Alien Rulers.
- War of the Chosen – Tactical Legacy Pack: Adds new gameplay modes, maps, weapons, and an editor for creating custom tactical skirmishes, paying homage to previous titles in the series.
- War of the Chosen Expansion: Introduces the powerful Chosen aliens, new rebel factions, and a Bond mechanic that enhances troop abilities through paired missions.
Reception
XCOM 2 was well-received for its strategic depth and engaging gameplay. Critics praised the introduction of new mechanics like concealment, which allows players to scout and maneuver their squad before engaging enemies. The game’s challenging difficulty, procedurally generated maps, and support for community mods were also highlighted as strengths.
Key Features
- Continue the Story: Rebuild the XCOM organization and resist the alien and ADVENT oppression.
- Customize Your Squad: Access a wide range of new vanity items and customization options.
- Face New Threats: Battle The Chosen, Alien Rulers, and other formidable enemies with enhanced weapons and abilities.
- Challenge Modes: Test your skills with new gameplay modes and increasing difficulty levels.
- Modding Community: Enhance your experience with popular mods created by the dedicated fan community.
XCOM 2 Collection offers a rich and immersive experience for fans of strategy games, combining a compelling narrative with deep tactical gameplay and extensive post-launch content. Fight back against the alien threat and lead humanity’s last stand in this critically acclaimed strategy title.
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