XCOM 2 is a classic strategy sim for dozens of reasons. It looks great. It sounds great. The story and atmosphere are incredibly strong. But what I love most - and what sets the Firaxis squad shooter apart from the likes of Civilization, Crusader Kings, Total War, and others - is the overwhelming sense of consequences. It's a game design cliche - 'every choice matters' - but in XCOM 2, it's absolutely true. Combined with how it engineers and facilitates organic stories, XCOM 2 is one of the best strategy sims of all time, and now it's all yours for little more than $2.
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