![]() Firebrand returning to baseĪs a port, XCOM 2 on Switch is serviceable. At least I can visit the armory’s memorial to honor our fallen heroes. My heart was ripped out on several occasions whenever one of my favorites was killed in action. It’s these qualities that made me grow an attachment to so many of those who fought under my rule. XCOM 2 also allows you to customize your soldiers, and even give them nicknames after reaching a certain rank. Here you can view your soldiers, along with giving them promotions. The armory is the hub for the soldiers that make up your forces. For example, the Advanced Warfare Center doubles the rate at which wounded soldiers heal. The engineering section allows players to create new facilities that provide quality of life bonuses. The science area allows the player to research different weapon families and alien corpses, unlocking new equipment to be crafted in engineering. Within the Avenger, the science, engineering, and armory branches are a direct companion to what goes down when you take the battlefield. Choosing which missions to pursue, the best ways to get intel, and how to best manage your time takes tons of learning and experience. With time quickly passing by with every move made, I have to give strong consideration to every choice I make. Navigating the ship across the planet is its own entirely separate challenge. In XCOM 2, commanding the Avenger is nearly just as interesting as the battles themselves. Sitting at an HQ allocating resources always felt like time between matches. Assembling the Avengerįor me, the most boring part of strategy games are the times spent outside the heat of battle. There are so many layers to XCOM’s turn-based combat that I found myself constantly learning brand new things even after dumping hours upon hours into Firaxis’ tactical game. Whenever I win, I know that it was my strategy and effort that led to victory. Making it out of a mission with an “excellent” or “flawless” rating feels like a true achievement. It’s this level of difficulty and challenge present that make XCOM 2 feel so rewarding. You’ve got to stay engaged and on your toes to not get massacred by ADVENT soldiers. Even on the easiest of missions, XCOM 2 doesn’t relax. I immediately knew what decision (or lack thereof) led to their demise. Every time I lost a soldier, I was upset and frustrated - but I knew where I went wrong. Never have I been completely wrecked by a game, yet couldn’t stop playing. It’s simply one of the greatest tactical strategy games ever made. A modern classic on the goĭespite some graphical/performance issues, I still thoroughly enjoyed my time with XCOM 2 on Switch. Of course, there’s not a single person out there expecting XCOM 2 to hit the same level of quality on Switch as on PCs, but the problems should be known. These issues weren’t as prevalent when playing in docked mode. ![]() There are big framerate drops during cinematics, transitions, and other intense moments. XCOM 2 on Nintendo Switch is capped at 30 fps, but barely manages to reach that in some cases. Unfortunately, these problems are still present in the Switch port. One of the biggest criticisms of XCOM 2 on consoles is its performance issues. Specifically when managing the Avenger, having touchscreen capabilities would be really convenient. The device offers a number of technological alternatives to other gaming systems, and the touch screen would have been a great fit for Switch. That being said, I wish XCOM 2 utilized the Switch’s touch screen. Being able to take the game into the kitchen, or having it with me as I play in bed was awesome. Playing XCOM 2 on a handheld felt foreign at first, but I quickly got used to it. Allowing players to easily jump in and out of games, as well as take them wherever they go, is a perk exclusive to Nintendo’s home console. The biggest draw of the Nintendo Switch is its hybrid functionality. Now, the game has been ported to Nintendo Switch for fans to enjoy on the go. XCOM 2 made its way to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in the months following the PC launch. In the time since, the tactical strategy game has received such acclaim and a dedicated following that it feels like a gaming classic from many years ago. It’s strange to think that Firaxis Games’ XCOM 2 was released just four years ago.
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