This by far is the best UFO game out. The new versions are nice but compared to the original this game takes the cake. The game play is simple and easy to learn. The weapons and options on the game are great. The graphics were top notch for the time. I think if they had more advertisement on this game it would have been a huge success. I totally recommend this game.
I've been playing it off and on for the past 10 years.
What’s great about it is the story line. Also the ability to build your base any where on the world. Researching alien technology and using it against them.
In the beginning you start off with regular human weapons. Although it may seem advance considering that we really don't have weapons of that nature yet. But it’s great to have a heavy laser rifle. Your team ability varies and you have to command each person with some sense of strategic ability. You can just send them out to be killed. I can clear a whole map with only four guys without casualty. As the game progresses you will get better armor. Better aircrafts. Better weapons. With better armor you can equip heavy armor and flying suites. The
flying suites will come in very handy.
Researching the right thing to be successful is very important in this game. You have to research wisely or else you will have a hard time with the game. Later on in the game you will find alien bases on earth that you will have to raid. This is the best time to capture live aliens for interrogations. I totally suggest stun rods. As you get better at shooting down ufos they will find your base and attack your base if you’re not careful. Base security is very important. Make sure your base has a good gravity shield and fusion is key to your survival.
Heavy plasma is the most important research. Blaster launchers will help you a lot but make sure you know how to use them. This game isn't just about shooting them up also. You will have to take up a lot of missions to keep the public happy with helping you fight aliens. Some countries will sooner or later make packs with the aliens. That’s where you must do extra patrols to find alien bases. All in all this game is great you have great replay value in it and it never really seems to get boring.
