I think the ideas are generally good, which was why I was a bigger fan of the XCom Apocalypse than any of the other games, since the effects of what you did got you enemies in the city, that attacked you. And there was the cult that supported the aliens and so on. These enemies tried to support the ufos when they came, so always an unkown to keep you on your feet.
These types of games have huge potentials, but unfortunately games become easier and easier these days. HOI is a good example.
Have huge hopes for this game, like the first one, since it mimic the originals, hope this sequel doesn't end in a confusing mix of Fallout Shelter and other games, that is not Xcom. Properly just me, but got a little worried when I saw the base first time here.