Succinct Verbosity
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Hmm to digital deluxe or not to digital deluxe?
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XCOM 2 Review thread
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Goldfishking
Member
Just used it about 20 mins ago. It definitely hasn't expired.
didn't get it yet, but they have yet to let me down with codes. Usually the day before or earlier.
This is definitely one of those games I'd be miffed about if they were late with keys, but I don't think anyone's ever had a problem with 2K keys from them.
It sure seems similar, but generally with just more. Maybe they felt once you got even more small icons and a more crowded overworld that it would continue to become slightly harder to work with a controller?
One this to consider is that DD features the Reinforcement Pack (season pass) and game Soundtrack, along with the Resistance Warrior skins pack on all pre-orders.
If you later decide to simply buy the Reinforcement Pack ($19.99) standalone, you'll miss out on the Soundtrack and RW skin pack as they're not part of that package.
It works great in UE, so here shouldn't be any different.
Left Trigger to switch the Left Trackpad to a Touch menu (which will requiere more buttons, goddamn Psi class
).
Pheace
Member
If you preorder the standard edition you get the RW skin pack anyway don't you?
Could be possible they just didn't want to limit when they could do by making sure everything could work intuitively with a controller at launch. Apparently soldiers can have way more abilities now which means nearly 10 items on the hotbar. And the way the geoscape works looks built for mouse and keyboard primarily. Some of the other stuff ui elements are just holdovers from the last game. Either way it looks like a much improved mouse and keyboard setup all around even if it doesn't outwardly show it right away.
RandomSeed
Member
I've played XCOM so much that I just got the bug where if you have a ton of saves, they all start showing up out of order. :/ Sure hope the UI is more PC friendly this time.
EU/EW screams mobile interface, with the scrolling in dialog/text windows (despite having huge portions of the screen available) and how scrolling with the mouse wheel skips a bunch of items (save games, soldiers, items), rather than just advancing the list.
EU/EW screams mobile interface, with the scrolling in dialog/text windows (despite having huge portions of the screen available) and how scrolling with the mouse wheel skips a bunch of items (save games, soldiers, items), rather than just advancing the list.
NumberThree
Member
Doesn't work for me. Talking about the code 27PERC-OFFXCO-M2GAME (EU/euro store).
family_guy
Member
For people who play on tvs it is.
PeterVenkman
Member
I had that problem until I typed XCOM into the search bar and then selected the version with (NA) next to it. Then the 20% off voucher worked, and I went with the digital deluxe
Yup. Sure do.
SunBroDave
Member
As someone who has never gotten into strategy games, I'm wondering if XCOM 2 would be the one to finally hook me.
Is there any reason this isnt coming to consoles? I loved the first Xcom enemy unknown.. My pc cant even run the first game
EU sold badly on consoles and Firaxis is a small team, so they're focusing on releasing the game on one platform. They may release it later on consoles tho.
Maintenance
Member
This, pretty funny to read.
More people should play the orignial(s) and/or Xenonauts. Helps you really get in the XCOM mood.
No controller support?? NOoooo.. that's basically a dealbreaker for me. Will wait until it's added in then, game sounds awesome otherwise.
Last one didn't sell well on consoles and they're trying to make this into a Civ style success by being heavily modable and designed first for that audience. That said, wouldn't put it past them for this on consoles but it really depends on the route they take post launch. They could go hard into DLC and full expansions like Civ 5 instead since the team is pretty small.Is there any reason this isnt coming to consoles? I loved the first Xcom enemy unknown.. My pc cant even run the first game
Civ V is still one of the most played games on Steam so I suppose this is their shot at doing that for XCOM. Definitely seems like it's doing everything right!
Everyone wanting controller support needs a Steam Controller.
Aw yeah, soon.
I must hurry and beat my EW playthrough by the weekend! I just beat the base defense mission, so I'm assuming it won't take long to get through the rest of the game based on what I've heard, especially since I'm
Even though XCOM 2's basic premise spoils what's going to happen for me in the first game, I'd still like beat it.
I must hurry and beat my EW playthrough by the weekend! I just beat the base defense mission, so I'm assuming it won't take long to get through the rest of the game based on what I've heard, especially since I'm
playing on easy difficulty and save scumming, fight me.
Primethius
Banned
Hoping for some sort of controller support fairly soon after launch. I absolutely disliked playing Enemy Unknown with KB/M and controller was fantastic with that game.
Is there any reason this isnt coming to consoles? I loved the first Xcom enemy unknown.. My pc cant even run the first game
The general assumption is that sales of the first one were poor on consoles compared to PC, even though the PC version had quite a few issues due to the lack of focus on it. They haven't ruled out Xcom 2 coming to consoles later on, but chances are the PC and any future console versions will end up being very different as time goes on. Firaxis have gone all in with the modding support and tools to such a massive level beyond so many other games. The potential for the game to be expanded upon and evolve further is huge thanks to what Firaxis re providing and opening up. Even right out of the gate they have worked with the Long War guys. I think Firaxis are very focused on that PC side of things and having this be a very long lasting game with a large growing community even beyond Civ V on Steam, which is a huge long time earner for them despite with even less modding support than Xcom 2
I'm a console gamer first, but don't mind KB/M for a slow paced, point and click game like this. Enemy Unknown played fine without it. I actually bought Enemy Within on Android (better than the PS3 version). So, I'll live for a while without controller support.
Dutch Microwave
Member
XCOM is a strategy game for sure,but I reckon when people hear the word strategy,they think of Total War,Civ or Starcraft series where you have to tinker with 50 different things at the same time.
XCOM is way more accessible and generally you see visible results for most your choices right away and the moment to moment gameplay during the missions are "action"-y enough to keep you interested even if you're not a huge traditional strategy fan.
It's also way more personal in scope compared to those other games where you're leading armies,you'll feel more attached to the soldiers you're customizing/leveling up similar to rpgs (and their deaths will be more meaningful as well).That was probably the main hook for me personally.
Calcium
Banned
I am beyond psyched for this game. XCOM EU was so good that I bought it on both PC and console, which is something I never do. I had to buy a new graphics card to play this one, hopefully it runs good when I dive in.
Did they make the Long War or whatever it was called part of the game this time around? The whole racing the aliens to the finish line sounds cool, but I'd honestly rather play a long drawn out campaign.
Did they make the Long War or whatever it was called part of the game this time around? The whole racing the aliens to the finish line sounds cool, but I'd honestly rather play a long drawn out campaign.
I'd buy one but shipping is too expensive ;_;
I feel like xcom is in this weird limbo between intense and comfy. I might do my first run on Veteran instead of Commander to ease up on the stressful aspect but then I remember how incredibly memorable my original classic ironman was...I can still tell stories about specific missions that happened over 3 years ago.
I can say one thing though, the cinematic camera proc-ing randomly instead of only on kill shots is going to send me into a panic until I'm used to it.
They've said that legend difficulty is 1.5-2 times as long as a normal game, so kinda. Might not fully get there though.
Yes but I won't buy the game on the chance it will happen, it has to happen before I lay down money. I'm super disappointed
I understand, just note that because this game was made with PC in mind instead of consoles like the original, if/when controller support happens, it won't be as good as on the original.
I agree, normally it's not as simple. However, considering Firaxis is giving people the entire code and tools that they used to make the game, I'm sure the ability is there.
Calcium
Banned
Meh, I'd prefer playing the long campaign on Normal. There will probably be a mod for that eventually. I'll want to knock out the harder difficulties as fast as possible. I'm sure they will be painful.
Primethius
Banned
I tried Enemy Unknown with a KB/M and I just couldn't do it. Preferences I suppose. I don't even have anything against KB/M (I play a lot of League, so I'm pretty conformable with the setup). Controller was just better for me.
Still gonna play the game regardless. I have it pre-ordered, just waiting on GMG to send me a key.
orthodoxy1095
Banned
Hell, I wanted to buy it and play it on my computer, but it won't run it. Kind of sucks. Might buy it anyways and play it on a friend's...
EU on KBAM sucked in general, preferences or not. The game's interfact was poorly designed and oriented around controllers. That is likely the entire reason they focused on KBAM this time, so they could actually do it right.
Goldfishking
Member
That's the code I used. Im in the UK.
Bony Manifesto
Member
That code doesn't work for me (in the UK), but this 25% one did: GREENM-ANGAME-25PJAN
NumberThree
Member
Re: The 27% code
I think I was like 5 minutes late.
But that'll do just as well, thanks!
Kaffeemann
Banned
PC Games Hardware has a brief performance preview (german):
http://www.pcgameshardware.de/XCOM-2-Spiel-55610/Specials/Technik-Test-1184829/
The highest preset has MSAA 8x activated which might explain some of the performance issues reviewers had.
http://www.pcgameshardware.de/XCOM-2-Spiel-55610/Specials/Technik-Test-1184829/
The highest preset has MSAA 8x activated which might explain some of the performance issues reviewers had.
JawesomeJaw
Member
I mean that code didn't work yesterday either for me in NA, so you probably didn't miss much. Game looks like it is worth the extra $1.6.
Every XCOM 2 thread has been this. Not so subtly either.
mercenar1e
Member
They jacked the price up after the reviews lol
The UI of the original was severely gimped to work for controllers, and that bled into the game design as well. I'm glad that they aren't gearing this one towards controllers so it won't be clunky.