Fit check
Is UFO: Extraterrestrials Platinum worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Turn-based strategy players who want a science-fiction setting
- Players interested in researching and producing military equipment
- Strategy fans who want alien variety and configurable game systems
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking real-time combat rather than turn-based play
- Players looking for a narrow, short-form strategy game without research, production, and multiple alien types
- Players who prefer fantasy or historical settings over science fiction
Our take on UFO: Extraterrestrials Platinum
The game concentrates on turn-based science-fiction strategy, so it gives up real-time action and the broader character-driven structure found in some role-playing games. Its added systems and equipment also make the experience more management-focused than a minimal tactical skirmish game.
What is UFO: Extraterrestrials Platinum?
UFO: Extraterrestrials Platinum is a turn-based science-fiction strategy game.
The Platinum edition adds alien species, heavy weapon platforms, mortar fire, crash-site bombardment, unique items, UFO swarms, and configuration options. Research and production include the Goliath and Gladiator combat robots, Tank Mortar, Tank Laser, accuracy equipment, and air-to-ground sliding bombs. New opponents include Lobotomic, Attenuator, Hardened Chaser, Hardened Attenuator Mark 2, and Lobotomic Spawn. Other additions include new avatars, an alien mental power, language localizations, 64-bit support, and widescreen support.
How UFO: Extraterrestrials Platinum plays
- 01Researchable Equipment
- The technology tree includes combat robots, tanks, accuracy devices, and air-to-ground bombs.
- 02Expanded Alien Roster
- Several added enemy types include Lobotomic, Attenuator, Hardened Chaser, and Lobotomic Spawn.
- 03Crash-Site Bombardment
- The game adds bombing as an option for attacking crash sites.
- 04UFO Swarms
- Global UFO activity can include swarm encounters.
- 05Display Support
- The Platinum edition includes 64-bit support and widescreen presentation.
UFO: Extraterrestrials Platinum compared to similar games
Shogun Showdown also uses turn-based combat, but centers on attack tiles, skill building, deck construction, and roguelike progression rather than alien research, production, UFO activity, and heavy military equipment. Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew uses real-time stealth strategy in a fantastical pirate setting, while this game uses turn-based science-fiction strategy with global UFO swarms and crash-site bombardment.
UFO: Extraterrestrials Platinum: platforms & release
Is UFO: Extraterrestrials Platinum worth it?
It is worth it if: turn-based strategy players who want a science-fiction setting. Skip it if: players seeking real-time combat rather than turn-based play.
Where can I download UFO: Extraterrestrials Platinum?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens UFO: Extraterrestrials Platinum's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is UFO: Extraterrestrials Platinum on?
Windows only.
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