Review2023-07-14

Xenonauts 2 review: old school XCOM-like doesn’t pull punches

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Charlie Theel Polygon
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Genres · indie, simulation, strategy, tbs
Release · Apr 2, 2026
Developer · Goldhawk Interactive
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T J Hafer PC Gamer·2 Apr
Xenonauts 2 is an exceptional tactics game, even without the nostalgia
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