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XCOM 2 – reviews and rating

XCOM 2 has an average rating of 83% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics have slightly different opinions – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9.5/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (3.5/5). The game was released on February 4, 2016 for PC, PlayStation 4, macOS and Linux. Metacritic score is 88, players on RAWG rate the game 82%.

Updated Feb 16, 2016

What critics praise

„XCOM 2 lives up to its legacy of unforgiving challenge and unparalleled rewards.“

9,5/10 Game Informer

What critics criticize

„We really wanted XCOM 2 to be something amazing, but unfortunately it falls short.“

3,5/5 HardcoreGamer

Game info

Release date: Feb 4, 2016
Platforms: Xbox One
Genres: StrategyRPG
Developer: Firaxis Games
Publisher: 2K Games, Feral Interactive
Average playtime: 21 h
Reviews count: 2

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FAQ

What is the rating of XCOM 2?

When was XCOM 2 released?

XCOM 2 was released on February 4, 2016.

What platforms is XCOM 2 available on?

XCOM 2 is available for PC, PlayStation 4, macOS and Linux.

How long does it take to beat XCOM 2?

Players on RAWG spend on average 21 hours playing XCOM 2.

Is XCOM 2 worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 83%, XCOM 2 is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Slightly different opinions

Spread of ratings: 25 percentage points
Standard deviation: ± 12,5
Best rating: 9,5/10 Game Informer
Worst rating: 3,5/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

1 70

1 90

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

#51 of 709 games released in 2016 better than 93 % of games
#6 of 58 games released in 2016 on Xbox One better than 91 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

Critics in this language2 reviews 83%
Foreign critics10 reviews 90%
MetacriticMetascore 88%
Players (RAWG)701 votes 82%

Local critics rate the game lower by 7 %.

How players rate it

Exceptional 38 %
Recommended 45 %
Meh 12 %
Skip 5 %

701 votes · RAWG

Reviews

3,5/5

HardcoreGamer Feb 16, 2016

We really wanted XCOM 2 to be something amazing, but unfortunately it falls short. From highly customizable characters to deep and meaningful combat that has been improved over its predecessor, there’s a lot here to like, at least on paper. Unfortunately, this is only when it all comes together properly. We ran into far too many technical issues to count that taints the experience and puts even more...

9,5/10