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X-COM: UFO Defense

X-COM: UFO Defense

Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical

by Mythos Games

Score

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Published

8.5

135

1994

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Information

Consoles

Amiga CD32, PC (Microsoft Windows), DOS, Amiga, PlayStation

Developer

Mythos Games

Publisher

2K Games

Game Modes

Single player

Release Date

Mar 1, 1994

Age Rating

PEGI 12ESRB E

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Information

Consoles

Amiga CD32, PC (Microsoft Windows), DOS, Amiga, PlayStation

Developer

Mythos Games

Publisher

2K Games

Game Modes

Single player

Release Date

Mar 1, 1994

Age Rating

PEGI 12ESRB E

Synopsis:

X-COM: UFO Defense is a strategy game that combines tactical combat with base management and global defense. Players lead an international organization tasked with defending Earth from an alien invasion. The game unfolds on two levels: a global view where players manage resources, research alien technology, and intercept UFOs, and a tactical combat mode where squad-based battles occur. Players recruit and train soldiers, build bases, and develop new weapons and equipment based on recovered alien technology. Missions involve turn-based combat against aliens in various environments, with permadeath adding tension to each engagement. As the alien threat escalates, players must balance research, defense, and offensive operations to protect Earth's nations from panic and alien infiltration. X-COM: UFO Defense's blend of strategic depth, tactical combat, and atmospheric tension creates a compelling gameplay experience in the face of a global alien threat.

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