"Of all the X-COM-like games to be released after the original, UFO: Extraterrestrials is one of the better ones."- UFO: Extraterrestrials review at Out of Eight
"It just worked. Period."
- UFO: Extraterrestrials Review at TSJOnline.com
"Overall the game is well done and will be very much enjoyed by fans of the classic X:COM games and anyone who enjoys tactical combats. The game retains the high replayablility factor of the classic games combined with updated graphics and smooth game play."
- UFO: Extraterrestrials review at Strategy Informer
"UFO: Extraterrestrials has largely managed to capture the elements that made X-COM such a classic and iconic game. ...there's a damn fine gaming experience waiting for you. ..."
- Gamepro.com Review
UFO: Extraterrestrials is a futuristic real-time/turn-based strategy blend set on the fictional planet of Esperanza in 2025. Having made a bloody first contact with a strange form of life from another planet, the player is thrust into the tough position of leading the defense of this isolated planet against the never-ending assault of these hostile invaders.
- Advanced Artificial Intelligence.
- Free Movement Standard – Can't get into a building? Use a heavy weapon to make your own entrance.
- Weapon and Technology Advancement accomplished by Global Research and Base building.
- Hire and allocate scientists for various research projects.
- Examine aliens, develop better weapons, armor, grenades, med-kits, stim-packs, cannons, vehicles, tanks, hovercrafts, energetic shields, and interceptors.
- Allocate technicians to build the various items that have been researched.
- Prepare and properly equip your team and base to handle the various alien threats and incursions.
- Build/sell hangars, medical sections, detection systems, labs, workshops, stores and SAM sites.
- UFOPEDIA provides detailed information on: weapons, vehicles, carriers, robots, interceptors, aliens, base facilities, technologies, ammunition also provides useable on which ammo is effective versus which alien, damage capabilities, speed, cost, and usage.
- Intercept and eliminate the alien fighters and transports before they enter the planets air space and reinforce their troops.