Related: Tactical Squad Games to Play While Waiting for XCOM 3 As such, players should be prepared to accept some bad luck and persevere. These unlucky occasions are the most punishing during the early game when XCOM 2 is at its deadliest. XCOM 2 is famous for occasionally feeling unfair due to having a high percentage of shots missed or having a soldier behind full cover instantly die to a critical hit from an enemy alien. To survive Ironman runs, it can be helpful for players to prepare for failure. All progress is kept on a single save that updates constantly, making every action and consequence permanent. Unlike the normal modes, Ironman does not allow players to load previous saves. XCOM 2 can be an extremely challenging game, and playing on Ironman can sometimes feel like a daunting experience.
