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For X-COM purists willing to overlook dated presentation in exchange for unadorned tactical depth.
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About UFO: Extraterrestrials Gold
UFO: Extraterrestrials Gold is a turn-based tactical game where you command ground teams against alien invaders. It's built on the classic X-COM template: research tech, manage a base, handle interception missions, and fight squad-level battles on grid maps. The appeal here is pure mechanical nostalgia - if you spent hundreds of hours in the original games and modern reboots don't scratch that itch, this offers familiar rhythm without pretension. The downside is it looks and feels like a relic. The UI is clunky, graphics are utilitarian at best, and there's minimal story to care about. It's a game for the patient tactical player willing to overlook rough edges for solid turn-based combat. If you need modern conveniences, character development arcs, or visual polish, keep walking. If you just want alien fighting and base management without fuss, this might be your quiet corner of the library.
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Minimum
- Processor
- 1.5 Ghz Processor
- Memory
- 256 MB RAM Hard Drive: 2.6 GB of free space
- Graphics
- 128 MB Video Card with DirectX 9.0c compatible drivers Sound: DirectX 9.0c compatible DirectX®: 9.0c
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- Developer
- Chaos Concept
- Publisher
- ND Games
- Release Date
- Feb 17, 2010