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gaming23 days ago•9 min saved

Xenonauts 2: A granular, strategy-forward reimagining of the UFO-XCOM mold

Rock Paper Shotgun’s Rally Point previews Xenonauts 2 as a granular, simulationist take on the UFO‑X‑COM lineage: it replaces rigid classes with flexible skills, uses Time Units for detailed turns, adds an air‑combat minigame, and ties base and regional management to Operations Points and panic. It’s in early access with promising depth but rough edges such as map design quirks, UI annoyances, and a shallow flavor research layer—enough to excite strategy fans willing to wait for a more polished final product.

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gaming2 years ago•8 min saved

"The Lamplighters League: Revolutionizing XCOM with Rulebook Overhaul"

The Lamplighters League, an upcoming turn-based tactics game, is proving to be extremely difficult, even for experienced players of XCOM-like games. The game's middle campaign missions are challenging, with overwhelming enemy numbers and high damage output. The difficulty cannot be adjusted mid-game, making it even more challenging. The game encourages a more defensive playstyle, but this approach may miss the point of a turn-based tactics game. The game offers depth in terms of agent abilities and combinations, but specific combinations seem to be more effective than others. More time and a fresh start are needed to fully assess the game's approachability and potential.

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