X-COM: UFO Defense

Studio / Developer:

MicroProse

Publisher:

MicroProse

Platform:

MS-DOS

Prepare for a desperate fight for humanity's survival in X-COM: UFO Defense, the legendary 1994 turn-based tactical strategy game. As commander of the X-COM project, you must defend Earth from an escalating alien invasion. Oversee a global defense network, managing interceptor aircraft, research labs, and manufacturing facilities on the strategic "Geoscape" layer. When UFOs land or alien bases are discovered, deploy your squad of elite soldiers into intense, grid-based turn-based combat. Each mission is a high-stakes encounter, with permadeath for your soldiers, destructible environments, and a deep arsenal of conventional and alien technology to research and develop. From plasma rifles to flying suits, every technological breakthrough gives you a fighting chance against the ever-evolving extraterrestrial threat. X-COM: UFO Defense combines profound strategic depth with thrilling tactical battles, demanding careful planning, resource management, and decisive action to repel the invaders and uncover the truth behind their mysterious agenda.