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XCOM 2
Game (2016)
XCOM 2 is the sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the 2012 award-winning strategy game of the year. Earth has changed and is now under alien rule. Facing impossible odds you must rebuild XCOM, and ignite a global resistance to reclaim our world and save humanity. Twenty years have passed since world leaders offered an unconditional surrender to alien forces and XCOM, the planet's last line of defense, was left decimated and scattered. Now the aliens rule Earth, building shining cities that promise a brilliant future for humanity on the surface, while concealing a sinister agenda below and eliminating all who dissent from their new order.Only those who live at the edges of the world have a margin of freedom. Here, a force gathers once again to stand up for humanity. Always on the run, the remnant XCOM forces must find a way to rise from the ashes, expose the insidious truth behind the occupation, and eliminate the alien threat once and for all.
Game (2016)
XCOM 2 is the sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown, the 2012 award-winning strategy game of the year. Earth has changed and is now under alien rule. Facing impossible odds you must rebuild XCOM, and ignite a global resistance to reclaim our world and save humanity. Twenty years have passed since world leaders offered an unconditional surrender to alien forces and XCOM, the planet's last line of defense, was left decimated and scattered. Now the aliens rule Earth, building shining cities that promise a brilliant future for humanity on the surface, while concealing a sinister agenda below and eliminating all who dissent from their new order.Only those who live at the edges of the world have a margin of freedom. Here, a force gathers once again to stand up for humanity. Always on the run, the remnant XCOM forces must find a way to rise from the ashes, expose the insidious truth behind the occupation, and eliminate the alien threat once and for all.
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Violence & Gore
Players use firearms and explosives to kill human, insect, and beast-like characters, with cutscenes depicting characters getting shot or wounded by explosions, alongside yellow and red blood.
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Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Players can customize soldiers with accessories that include lit cigarettes and cigars.
Frightening Scenes
The game features intense tactical guerrilla combat where players face impossible odds, ambush enemy patrols, and combat alien counter-operations.
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The game includes online interactions that are not rated by the ESRB on the Mac platform.
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Positive messages
Players build a global resistance to stand up for humanity and reclaim the world from alien rule.
Role models
Resistance fighters and remnant XCOM forces act as role models by organizing a global defense and rescuing fallen comrades.
Representation
The game features a diverse cast of characters including specialized soldier classes and various resistance fighters.
Learning
Families can discuss strategy, resource management, and tactical planning based on the open-ended gameplay and base building mechanics.
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