X-COM 2 is perfectly reasonable.
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donbionicle [OP]ONLINE (01/10/2016) [-] 
This is a slightly tweaked version of the base game. The only difference is, instead of having a 4-man squad, we see here a 48 man squad.
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capnkrunch (01/10/2016) [-]
While I enjoy it, I can accept that. BUt I do have to reccomend you take at least one more look at it.
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theimmortalbeaver (01/11/2016) [-] I feel like I should like the game and don't. I was super pumped up for it before the launch, think the idea is cool as hell, and the game itself drives me up the wall. For whatever reason, I can play and enjoy Blood Bowl 2, but the RNG in X-COM makes me want to throw my computer out the window.
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limberlarry (01/11/2016) [-]
I can only have my dudes shot through walls so many times before it gets ridiculous
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generaljosh (01/11/2016) [-] Honestly, it takes some getting used to. You have to get into the right mindset, and also remember that there's zero shame in savescumming. It's a single player game, do what you want. If you do go ironman though, winning despite the deaths and losses is just so satisfying.
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theimmortalbeaver (01/11/2016) [-] I usually save scum like crazy, so I always turned on Ironman to keep myself honest but I don't really know how to find a proper middleground. Maybe if I spent enough time looking for the right personal settings I could work something out, but spending that much time to try and enjoy a game that I simply don't seemed somewhat pointless. It definitely looks really interesting and like a really cool experience that you can't find elsewhere, but I don't think it'll ever be for me.
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generaljosh (01/11/2016) [-] A personal rule that I play with is no save-scumming, but you are allowed to reload missions to the start. So, when **** goes downhill, you have to decide "is that Sergeant worth 20 minutes of my time?" If no, you just have to roll with the punches, and remember that troopers only cost like 15 bucks.
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miscreant (01/11/2016) [-] That's fair. Not sure why you're feeling compelled to tell us, but whatever.
It seems to me that the newest Xcom games are kind of like the new Thief game; it's great for people that aren't big fans of the genre.
I don't particularly enjoy turn based RNG combat like this, but I loved the **** out of XCom.
It seems to me that the newest Xcom games are kind of like the new Thief game; it's great for people that aren't big fans of the genre.
I don't particularly enjoy turn based RNG combat like this, but I loved the **** out of XCom.
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thematthew ONLINE (01/10/2016) [-] i disagree, but i can sort of see where you're coming from, the RNG can get really unfair at times.
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xxhadesflamesxx (01/10/2016) [-] Long as you aren't a dick about people liking it it doesn't really matter
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woofman (01/11/2016) [-] That and all people that like/play xcom can understand why people wouldn't like it. I love the stuff, but I can understand why he doesn't like it. Because it can be a pants jizzing moment one second where you manage to take out enemies that would shred you to bits and **** you up the entire time if it was just their turn. While the next second could have the weakest enemies in game survive the hail of bullets and murder your men and women dish out, and critical the VIP/your units/the truck everyone is surrounding and blows it up in the blink of an eye. Or you turn a corner, scouting the area, and your Colonel that you've grown really attached to, chomps on the barrel of a gun/is mind controlled/steamrolled by an enemy melee unit that can be terrifying late game. Usually, you go "gg" and load a save trying to save him because your a dumbass. And don't get me started on when one of your units die, and all the living ones **** themselves and panic.
TL;DR, Xcom is a good pain, but those that like it, know that it isn't going to be everyone's cup of tea... or elerium.
TL;DR, Xcom is a good pain, but those that like it, know that it isn't going to be everyone's cup of tea... or elerium.
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Sterski (01/11/2016) [-] See how much time they could save if they just threw more soldiers at them?
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unpopulartruth (01/10/2016) [-] I haven't played X-com a whole lot, but having everyone in overwatch mode in a tight area doesn't sound all too smart.
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unpopulartruth (01/10/2016) [-]
Actually, I was thinking that if the aliens/sympathizers have any sort of explosives or mind control, then they're screwed.
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masdercheef (01/10/2016) [-] I think the idea is that before the enemy even gets to think about using explosives or mind control, they're buried under a half ton of lead.
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donbionicle [OP]ONLINE (22 hours ago) [-] Well yes, but in the default game it's EU style with squad size 6 being the max.
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anon (01/11/2016) [-]
Never played xcom before but heard it was ok/good
So is it like a turn based gears of war but constantly in Fallout VATS mode?
So is it like a turn based gears of war but constantly in Fallout VATS mode?
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mgsexplain ONLINE (01/11/2016) [-] Day one buy, I ******* love XCOM, cant wait. I have like 100 hours in UFO Defense.
