A game that scared me to bits, but kept me coming due to the well executed tactical combat, oozing with tension.
The game is divided into two seperate strategic levels. The first one being a globesque world map were you build your headquarters, deal with fincancial issues and of course look for and hunt down UFOs. The second one pits you in a turn-based squad combat (think Jagged Alliance etc.) against the crashlanded aliens, which await you with appropiate disamusement. Although this part of the game is as easy to pick up as it sound, there is lots of depth in it. Crouching, Hiding, looking for cover, throwing grenades, switching fire modes of weapons, using altitudes and so., all matters that need to be considered.
Another very satisfying part of the game is the examination of found artefacts and alien bodies you picked up on your way. Slowly you learn the true story behind the invasion and are even able to reproduce the alien technology to aid you in your fight against the nuisance from outer space.
An incredibly immersive game that will have you at the edge of your seat,should you decide to play it in a long session in a darkened room. The music is broody, the screams of the soldiers you send to death and those big eyes of the Greys.....uh, shiver shiver...
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Superb!
Henrik