As a huge XCOM fan and a huge Marvel fan, this one really hit the sweet spot for me. The 3D battlefield along with cards for abilities is a welcome new addition to Firaxis' strategy game mechanics. I had a ton of fun puzzling out what often looked like hopeless situations into combos and teamwork that got me through the battle. I also really enjoyed leveling up my favorite characters, Iron Man, Doctor Strange and Ghost Rider. However, the 'friendship' mechanics, the chatty hangouts and club meetings in the Abby all dragged the game down. I think it was interesting to really get to the know the characters (and I remember feeling sad when a solider you had leveled up many times died in XCOM missions), so I get where Firaxis was trying to elevate that sense of comradery in the team, but having endless heart to heart talks just got old. I think if they saved those for special occasions like when a team member was severely injured, or when your friendship level was maxed out it would have been better. Still only loses half a star because the rest of the game is so awesome. If you loved XCOM or if you are a Marvel fanatic you have to check this one out.