**XCOM 2**
**Platform:** Steam (Digital Download)
**Release Date:** February 4, 2016
**Overview:**
XCOM 2 is a tactical turn-based strategy game developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K Games. It serves as the sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown and continues the story of humanity’s fight against alien invaders. Set 20 years after the events of the previous game, XCOM 2 explores a dystopian future where aliens have taken control of Earth. Players must lead a resistance group to overthrow the alien regime and reclaim the planet.
**Plot:**
In XCOM 2, Earth has fallen under the control of the Advent Administration, an alien-led government that has subdued humanity with advanced technology and propaganda. While the general population believes the aliens are benevolent, the truth is far more sinister. You play as the commander of the resistance movement known as XCOM, working to free Earth from alien control. The game begins with the rescue of a high-ranking XCOM officer who was captured by the aliens, setting the stage for your mission to lead the fight against the alien occupation.
**Gameplay:**
– **Tactical Combat:** XCOM 2 features turn-based tactical combat, where players command squads of up to six soldiers. Each soldier belongs to one of five distinct classes—Grenadier, Ranger, Psi Operative, Specialist, and Sharpshooter. Each class has unique abilities and specializations that can be customized and upgraded throughout the game.
– **Alien Encounters:** The game introduces a variety of new alien species, including Archons, Andromedons, Berserkers, and the zombie-like Lost. Each alien type has its own set of abilities and tactics, adding variety and challenge to the encounters.
– **Procedural Maps:** Maps are procedurally generated, meaning that each mission features unique environments such as jungles, tundras, and deserts. This ensures that no two missions are the same, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging.
– **Guerilla Warfare:** The game emphasizes guerilla tactics, requiring players to plan their moves carefully and use cover effectively. Players must also manage resources and make strategic decisions to advance the resistance.
– **Mobile Base:** Your base of operations is the Avenger, a former alien supply craft converted into a mobile command center. The Avenger allows you to travel between missions, research new technologies, and manage your resistance forces.
– **Hacking and Drones:** Specialists in your squad have access to hacking skills and drones, which can be used for a variety of purposes including observing enemies, hacking enemy systems, and providing tactical advantages.
**Key Features:**
– **Dynamic Storytelling:** Experience a randomly generated narrative with each playthrough, driven by procedural generation and the AI Storyteller system.
– **Varied Environments:** Engage in combat across diverse and randomly generated maps, adding variety to each mission.
– **Class System:** Manage and develop soldiers across five distinct classes, each with unique abilities and specializations.
– **New Alien Species:** Face off against a wide range of new and formidable alien adversaries.
– **Mobile Base:** Utilize the Avenger, a versatile mobile command center, to manage your resistance efforts and travel the globe.
**Reception:**
XCOM 2 received widespread acclaim for its strategic depth, engaging gameplay, and challenging missions. Critics and players praised the game for its tactical combat, dynamic storytelling, and the rich variety of alien enemies. The procedural generation of maps and the diverse skill sets of soldiers were also highlighted as strengths that contributed to the game’s replayability.
**System Requirements:**
*Minimum Requirements:*
– **System:** Windows 7, 64-bit
– **Processor:** Intel Core 2 Duo E4700 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom 9950 Quad Core 2.6 GHz
– **Memory:** 4 GB RAM
– **Graphics:** 1GB ATI Radeon HD 5770, 1GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or better
– **Disk Space:** 45 GB available space
– **Other:** Initial installation requires a one-time Internet connection for Steam authentication; includes Steam Client, Microsoft Visual C++2012 and 2013 Runtime Libraries, and Microsoft DirectX.
*Recommended Requirements:*
– **System:** Windows 7, 64-bit
– **Processor:** 3GHz Quad Core
– **Memory:** 8 GB RAM
– **Graphics:** 2GB ATI Radeon HD 7970, 2GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770 or better
– **Disk Space:** 45 GB available space
– **Other:** Initial installation requires a one-time Internet connection for Steam authentication; includes Steam Client, Microsoft Visual C++2012 and 2013 Runtime Libraries, and Microsoft DirectX.
XCOM 2 offers a compelling blend of tactical strategy and rich storytelling, providing players with an immersive experience in a dystopian future where every decision counts in the fight for humanity’s survival.
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