There seems to be a lot of unwarranted "player" grumpiness, publisher ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥, and game pass weirdness around this one.

If you ignore the press and a few bugs, this is a really satisfying hero-based X-Com.

The music production is also top notch.

It runs well on Proton. It's maybe not as satisfying as a Linux native port, but workable.

The final battle is well worth the price of entry.

Bought at full price. Absolutely worth it if on sale. 8/10

There seems to be a lot of unwarranted "player" grumpiness, publisher fuckery, and game pass weirdness around this one. If you ignore the press and a few bugs, this is a really satisfying hero-based X-Com. The music production is also top notch. It runs well on Proton. It's maybe not as satisfying as a Linux native port, but workable. The final battle is well worth the price of entry. Bought at full price. Absolutely worth it if on sale. 8/10