I think the same thing that happened with XCOM is the likely result. Its a great game but its not designed to be a mobile game and consumed in small chunks or as you pointed it out to cost $40 and be a hit on the mobile market.

They would have more luck with Dungeon of the Endless.

https://apps.apple.com/bn/app/dungeon-of-the-endless/id893923668

Slashman wrote:

I think the same thing that happened with XCOM is the likely result. Its a great game but its not designed to be a mobile game and consumed in small chunks or as you pointed it out to cost $40 and be a hit on the mobile market.

They would have more luck with Dungeon of the Endless.

I'm not too familiar with XCOM, as I am relatively new to the 4x and strategy genre.

I think ES2, however, would have a chance if they released it as free and made the United Empire the only playable race. If players wanted to unlock the other races, pay a few bucks for each one, or buy the whole package... Maybe unlock them through some sort of in-game points too. The basic f2p model.

I understand your point about ES2 not being designed to be consumed in small chunks, but it's doable. The game does save after each turn.

Just an idea, though. I'm not a market advisor or anything.