About this episode

The hosts discuss their experiences and thoughts on Xenonauts 2, comparing it to classic tactics games.

Len, Jon, and Sin gear up and get ready to die on the first turn to some BS in Xenonauts 2, a sequel to a throwback to a classic tactics game. We discuss how it stacks up to the old school UFO Defense, the Firaxis reboots, and the best Noah Wyle show, Falling Skies.

People in this episode

Hosts: Len, Jon, Sin

Topics covered

• Xenonauts 2
• tactics games
• UFO Defense
• Firaxis reboots
• Falling Skies

Keywords

• Xenonauts 2
• tactics
• UFO Defense
• Firaxis
• Falling Skies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Firaxis

Products: Xenonauts 2

Books & works: UFO Defense, Falling Skies

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