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[ashecitism]

https://xcom.com/news/en-dont-get-in-the-andromedons-way-in-xcom-2

Each Andromedon sits inside of an advanced Battlesuit, which our scientists believe helps them survive Earth’s atmosphere. The Battlesuit provides tactical benefits to the Andromedon: it can tear down most walls with ease and devastate XCOM soldiers with powerful melee strikes. Rangers, take note!

Our observations have also revealed the Andromedon is immune to fire, poison and acid, so don’t bother wasting your enhanced ammunition when encountering this elite alien unit. We’ve even heard sporadic reports that the Andromedon’s Battlesuit can act independent of its host, though we’re unable to confirm at this time.

For those who haven't been keeping up, the previously shown enemies:

• ADVENT Shieldbearer
• ADVENT Stun Lancer
• Viper
• Sectoid
• Berserker
• Muton
• Chryssalid
• Archon
• Faceless

 

[CelticVegas]

Release it on PS4 please.
Pretty please.

Edit: Yes this is pure port begging. I'm not ashamed of my words and deeds.

 

[Htown]

Release it on PS4 please.
Pretty please.

Nah.

 

[Nirolak]

They did a fantastic job improving the graphics game over game.

 

[Skyward Sheep]

February can't get here quick enough. Can't wait to play this and SF5.

 

[CelticVegas]

Nah.

Yes.

 

[Kaffeemann]

Shit, the enemies look fantastic and terrifying at the same time.
I can already imagine several squads getting wiped ;-;

 

[Akronis]

mmm those snake ladies....

 

[loganclaws]

One thing I'm not liking is that the aliens seem to lack consistency in terms of art direction. Looks like a bunch of random monsters from different games.

 

[bathsalts]

Looks very big daddy-esque, sounds like it soaks up damage too, some of these enemies combinations together are just going to be a nightmare to deal with.

 

[RK9039]

That half robot guy looks crazy.

 

[ashecitism]

Added the Berserker to OP, though that only has video footage, no blog post.

 

[DrArchon]

Can't wait to get my ass kicked even harder this time.

 

[PixelHorror]

One thing I'm not liking is that the aliens seem to lack consistency in terms of art direction. Looks like a bunch of random monsters from different games.

Same as the '94 UFO: Enemy Unknown game. it does have a logic to it story-wise though.

 

[Nzyme32]

Still think Archon is my favourite thus far.

Archon looks like he'll be fun to fight - https://youtu.be/jLrxsJWopY0?t=30m7s

 

[Obrek]

One thing I'm not liking is that the aliens seem to lack consistency in terms of art direction. Looks like a bunch of random monsters from different games.

I believe in the lore they explain this by having an overarching alien species (Ethereals) that have dominated other alien species and mutated them to serve different purposes, so it somewhat makes sense why they look nothing alike. They are all from different planets and ecosystems.

 

[Falk]

BIG DADDY HAS ARRIVED

edit: Archon is like right out of Final Fantasy, final boss phase 7 or something rofl

 

[Unity2012]

Release it on PS4 please.
Pretty please.

Edit: Yes this is pure port begging. I'm not ashamed of my words and deeds.

Don't be ashamed, you're not alone wishing it'll come to consoles.

 

[Hopeford]

I'm not entirely sure why, but as soon as I look at the Andromedons I just start hearing Big Show's theme song in my head. I can already picture myself hearing "Weeeeeeeeeeelllllllllllllllllllll...." every time I think I've won a mission and see one of those popping out of nowhere haha.

 

[Magic Mushroom]

Game looks really, really good.

Archon reminds me of a Bayonetta enemy really.

 

[misho8723]

Game looks great as do the enemies.. graphics are really a big step up from the previous game

 

[Adnor]

I believe in the lore they explain this by having an overarching alien species (Ethereals) that have dominated other alien species and mutated them to serve different purposes, so it somewhat makes sense why they look nothing alike. They are all from different planets and ecosystems.

Yeah, it's a interplanetary empire of multiples species conquered and genetically modified by the ethereals, so it makes sense why they are so different. Just noticed I just write the same thing you did, man I shouldn't stay awake till 9 AM.

 

[InfernoNR]

Whoooow. Upon the release of the first trailer I wasn't impressed AT ALL by what a saw... but since then (I haven't been keeping up) it seems like there is a TON of variety and they really improved the graphics quality. This went from a "wait" to a buy on day one.

 

[Obrek]

Yeah, it's a interplanetary empire of multiples species conquered and genetically modified by the ethereals, so it makes sense why they are so different. Just noticed I just write the same thing you did, man I shouldn't stay awake till 9 AM.

While I like the design I think it kind of goes against that idea though. If whatever is in there can't survive the atmosphere, why didn't they just change it to be able to. A minor nitpick in a game that has little story or need for one, but since we're on the topic...

But hey if they can put tiny sectoids into giant mechs why not? I'd rather this thing than fucking psychic shielded mechtoids. Personally my most hated enemy.

 

[Any Questions]

I shall keep my radar on.

 

[Mupod]

I spoiled myself too much on the first game because I kept watching every video with Jake Solomon in it. XCOM is much more effective if you don't know what you're going to be facing, since they are relying less on nostalgia and classic designs this time around I really want to avoid information on this game. But it's haaaaaaard (hence why I'm in here)

 

[Draft]

From these screens and gifs it's easy to see how Xcom 2 is impossible to play with a gamepad.

 

[Funky Papa]

it can tear down most walls with ease

Because shit was already looking fine and dandy with the new Chrysalids.

From these screens and gifs it's easy to see how Xcom 2 is impossible to play.

FTFY.

Unless by "playing" they mean "dying".

 

[Mozendo]

Man, this game looks fantastic.
Still reminds me I need to beat the first.

 

[exmachina64]

Yes, delicious! This game looks beautiful so far. Firaxis seems to be doing a good job with this sequel.

 

[Sothpaw]

I preoedered to show support of their true PC exclusive game.

 

[Shake Appeal]

I'm pretty sceptical about the enemies and enemy design so far, honestly, but we'll see how they all fit together in play.

 

[mclem]

Lots of emphasis on the suit, wonder what the alien within (or elsewhere? They seem to hint at that as a possibility?) looks/acts like.

Would be interesting if the suit could be near-invulnerable but could be easily taken out if you removed the commander from elsewhere.

 

[Raytow]

Hope we get some nifty crap out of researching that suit.

 

[Funky Papa]

Lots of emphasis on the suit, wonder what the alien within (or elsewhere? They seem to hint at that as a possibility?) looks/acts like.

Would be interesting if the suit could be near-invulnerable but could be easily taken out if you removed the commander from elsewhere.

I hope they change the autopsies so they are as graphic as they used to be in OG X-Com. The new ones were kind of meh.

 

[Adnor]

While I like the design I think it kind of goes against that idea though. If whatever is in there can't survive the atmosphere, why didn't they just change it to be able to. A minor nitpick in a game that has little story or need for one, but since we're on the topic...

But hey if they can put tiny sectoids into giant mechs why not? I'd rather this thing than fucking psychic shielded mechtoids. Personally my most hated enemy.

Maybe their original habitat is so radically different from Earth that not even the Ethereals can make them survive in our atmosphere?

 

[mclem]

I hope they change the autopsies so they are as graphic as they used to be in OG X-Com. The new ones were kind of meh.

To be honest, I always found the original autopsies a little bit of a mess.It was just too much 'a pile of blobby organs' without much in the way of a frame of reference to make them look truly like autopsies.

The floater there's a good exception, though, with the inbuilt floating device.

 

[TimeEffect]

Freaking fantastic. The PC dedication is so great.

 

[Despera]

I'm loving the clean and colorful visual style.

 

[Remachinate]

When do we get to see all these baddies in action? I'd love to see gameplay of a mission that wasn't completely scripted.

 

[Sciz]

I wasn't expecting so many new enemy types going into this, but Firaxis has pleasantly surprised me so far. A glorified expansion pack this is not.

 

[Tworak]

I will purchase this

I'm ready to die horribly over and over

 

[TC McQueen]

From these screens and gifs it's easy to see how Xcom 2 is impossible to play with a gamepad.

Honestly, I feel the opposite. To me, the UI looks pretty much the same as the old one, which you could use just fine with a gamepad. You just need to up the text size and get somewhat clever with remappings here and there.

Man, this game looks fantastic.
Still reminds me I need to beat the first.

Technically, you don't need to, since XCOM2's story assumes you lost the first game.

 

[Funky Papa]

I wasn't expecting so many new enemy types going into this, but Firaxis has pleasantly surprised me so far. A glorified expansion pack this is not.

Honestly, now I'm even more hyped about the eventual Terror from the Deep reboot. With so many amazing new enemies, I expect Firaxis to get Lovecraftian AF.

I cannot wait to try this shit(and see what the modders come up with).

 

[Raytow]

Technically, you don't need to, since XCOM2's story assumes you lost the first game.

Wait wat? I thought you won, but still got hosed in the end.

 

[TC McQueen]

Honestly, now I'm even more hyped about the eventual Terror from the Deep reboot. With so many amazing new enemies, I expect Firaxis to get Lovecraftian AF.

Jake Solomon has said that TFTD isn't likely in many interviews.

Wait wat? I thought you won, but still got hosed in the end.

Jake Solomon and the producers have said in many interviews that this scenario is based on the assumption that you lost your XCOM: EU campaigns.

 

[Auctopus]

Damn, this is the PC's best exclusive next year in my eyes. Would love it on PS4.

 

[RM8]

This is going to be so awesome <3

Release it on PS4 please.
Pretty please.

Edit: Yes this is pure port begging. I'm not ashamed of my words and deeds.

I port beg for Tekken 7 and KOF XIV, so I know that feel

 

[Cameron122]

A doom mod would be cool. And a 40K mod
Hope the XCOM soldiers can get powered armor and mechs

 

[Cuzco]

Release it on PS4 please.
Pretty please.

Edit: Yes this is pure port begging. I'm not ashamed of my words and deeds.

thinking the same thing