XCOM 2: War of the Chosen

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 332 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 272 out of 332
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 332
  3. Negative: 34 out of 332

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  1. Cameirus
    Sep 26, 2017
    4
    Wanted to like this, loved Xcom 2, and looking at the features it looked great.

    However, on loading it up and jumping in, I just got annoyed really quickly, the map is just too busy, too much crap shouting for attention, too much clutter, rather than feeling fun it felt like the game was constantly hassling me, and not in a "its a dangerous race to save the earth" kind of way...in a    Wanted to like this, loved Xcom 2, and looking at the features it looked great.

    However, on loading it up and jumping in, I just got annoyed really quickly, the map is just too busy, too much crap shouting for attention, too much clutter, rather than feeling fun it felt like the game was constantly hassling me, and not in a "its a dangerous race to save the earth" kind of way...in a "lets just keep bugging the player endlessly" kind of way.

    It was so annoying, just quit. And everytime I go to log in....I just cant bring myself to. Its killed Xcom for me.    … Expand
  2. SRKNZ
    Sep 2, 2018
    4
    Its always amazing how generous these so called critics are in their praise of these mainstream games. I can but assume they spent a quick half hour on the titles in many instances. XCom War of the Chosen can best be described as a "hot mess". Basically it takes the chaotic, disorganised game play of Xcom 2 and for the most part adds in more adversaries in general and "boss" characters youIts always amazing how generous these so called critics are in their praise of these mainstream games. I can but assume they spent a quick half hour on the titles in many instances. XCom War of the Chosen can best be described as a "hot mess". Basically it takes the chaotic, disorganised game play of Xcom 2 and for the most part adds in more adversaries in general and "boss" characters you have to defeat. The absolute lack of balance makes for annoying game play not helped by the incessant cut scenes and prattling interruptions from your second in command and goading skype style calls from the Chosen.

    Its aggravating stuff that at times leaves you wondering why you are playing at all. 4/10 from me.    … Expand
  3. Streps
    Sep 5, 2017
    4
    This is the biggest Con-Job I have been dumb enough to be fooled by. Lets be clear here, this DLC is $40usd, for that I could buy Watch Dogs 2, Rocket League and FLT and still have some change. So for $40usd you get a "New Story to play though", NO! You don't, what you get are 3 new skins, 1 new room to build in the Avenger, 2 new alien types which are just re-hashed version of what isThis is the biggest Con-Job I have been dumb enough to be fooled by. Lets be clear here, this DLC is $40usd, for that I could buy Watch Dogs 2, Rocket League and FLT and still have some change. So for $40usd you get a "New Story to play though", NO! You don't, what you get are 3 new skins, 1 new room to build in the Avenger, 2 new alien types which are just re-hashed version of what is already in game, and a pinched idea form Shadows of Mordor. Which are 3 alien bosses that pop into random mission and talk to much. So to re-cap, no new, innovative content, no new story, no new tech to build, ohh hang on, it now has white zombies, cause that's innovative, zombies in a PC game, so all they could come up with was white zombies for $40usd

    Anyone that claims this is worth $40 is delude and anyone that claims this adds hours upon hours of new and exciting content is an idiot. If you feel the need to waste money on seeing a few new skins then go ahead but my advice is to WAIT till this rip off of an DLC is $5-$10. The free mods on steam workshop are better than this pile of crap. Oh, also it is still riddled with bugs.    … Expand
  4. riley794
    Sep 15, 2017
    0
    First of all I only give 10s for worth it and 1s for not worth it. At the launch price of $40 this is not worth it. I did enjoy my time with WOTC but it is basically just a basic DLC. I am actually very disappointed in TB whose recommendation encourage me to purchase this basic DLC at launch. It;s fun but compared to what you receive from the basic game plus what modders have providedFirst of all I only give 10s for worth it and 1s for not worth it. At the launch price of $40 this is not worth it. I did enjoy my time with WOTC but it is basically just a basic DLC. I am actually very disappointed in TB whose recommendation encourage me to purchase this basic DLC at launch. It;s fun but compared to what you receive from the basic game plus what modders have provided it is worth no more that $20. If money is not an issue and you want to play Xcom 2 with more variety then absolutely buy this game, However, if you value your money wait for a 50% off sale.… Expand
  5. ChosenOne
    Sep 13, 2017
    0
    Original Xcom 2 had so many issues on my PC, so I couldn't play it. Freezes, weird sound glitches, constant crushes... This is the only game that works so bad on my PC. Only!
    When DLS was out I decided to make another try on this game. Nothing fixed! Even infamous crush after tutorial is still there! Just great.
  6. sonofdiablo48
    Sep 10, 2017
    0
    The X-com series went to garbage after the did WITHIN; X-Com2 is nothing but repeated garbage with timed missions now. If it's anything I hate it's timed anything. I want to be free to make tactical decisions without being rushed by a timer. This is what ruined Dungeoneering and this is what ruined the X-Com series after WITHIN.
  7. BLADELING
    Nov 14, 2017
    0
    The only strategy here is to play with the phone while the numerous enemies make their long turns through numerous, and repetitive, cutscenes. Really: it's boring.
    The other "small" problem is that - after waiting - you have little to reason because almost every mission has limited turns.
  8. whatever523
    Feb 12, 2019
    0
    When you install both XCOM 2 and War of the Chosen, WotC is deactivated by default. I'd really like to know who's genious idea that was. I noticed it like 10 hours into the game. **** you for wasting players' time like that.
  9. PaladinCode
    May 29, 2019
    4
    (Ironman: 1 Move 1 Save, *prevents save scumming*
    (LOS: Line of Sight)
    Time spent with the game: -Logged in 1000+ hours over the span of 2 years Finally summary of XCOM 2 WOTC: -At its core wonderful masterpiece, the best turn based strategy game I have ever played. -Glitched to the nines with 0 fixes. -Losing is a part of the game, which I am fine with on Legendary difficulty,    (Ironman: 1 Move 1 Save, *prevents save scumming*
    (LOS: Line of Sight)

    Time spent with the game:
    -Logged in 1000+ hours over the span of 2 years
    Finally summary of XCOM 2 WOTC:
    -At its core wonderful masterpiece, the best turn based strategy game I have ever played.
    -Glitched to the nines with 0 fixes.
    -Losing is a part of the game, which I am fine with on Legendary difficulty, but there is nothing more frustrating then playing and investing over 20+hours into a Ironman run and losing the game because of a glitch.
    Glitches as follows:
    -Enemy LOS broken, enemy randomly sees through walls, engage you while in concealment even tho you have not broken line of sight the computer will glitch and say you have been revealed when you have not touched the LOS squares.
    -Lancers LOS broken, enemy can attack players without having LOS, 1 shot kills
    -Played until the end, almost beat it, over 50+ hours invested, game crashed, Ironman save at crash point, no way to recover, game breaking bug, Developers KNOW and are AWARE of this issue have done nothing
    -Mandatory missions, that last over on some maps 2+ hours, game feels like a hard grind that never gives you a break
    -Graphics are excellent, Story Line is amazing, lead stars from Star Trek Generations as voice overs, over all the game is superior in every way shape and form, but due to game breaking bugs that make the game unplayable, this game gets a 4.
    -Simple patches, to fix the game breaking bugs, is all that would be required. *good enough* mentality no longer is acceptable. We pay BIG money for AAA games, we expect the iron upon the shirt, we expect the full service. Send a message to the gaming companies, hold them to account, let us stop paying $$$ for garbage errors.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#8 Best PC Game of 2017
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#49 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
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#35 Most Shared PC Game of 2017

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 39
  3. Negative: 0 out of 39
  1. CD-Action
    Nov 16, 2017
    90
    War of the Chosen introduces tons of new mechanics along with various improvements. It refreshes the original game so thoroughly that the campaign is truly worth replaying and the whole package deserves to be called XCOM 2.5. [11/2017, p.36]
  2. 4P.de
    Oct 18, 2017
    85
    An enormous expansion that adds a lot of interesting new features, but also takes the turn based combat to its limit.
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  3. PLAY! Zine
    Oct 12, 2017
    90
    In an age of small DLCs to see a full old school expansion is a really refreshing sight. War of the Chosen enriches the original experience on a whole new level and it's a must for fans of the XCOM series.
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