UFO: Aftershock

This is a real-time X-COM clone. That statement says a lot with only a few words. The thing is, it would be accurate for the predecessor to this game, UFO: Aftermath. This one does have some changes, mainly streamlining: - Your characters have three movement modes: running, crouching and crawling. There is no stamina to worry about. - Two aiming modes are available, fast and slow. There is barely a difference between the two. - There is single shot, burst, and full auto fire, if I am not mistaken. - You still have a maximum of seven characters deployed at any given time. This is really all. The result is that the missions tend to be very simplistic and repetitive: you move your soldiers forward, see enemies, the enemies start closing the distance while you shoot at them. Of course, you may close the distance, as well. In fact, you have to do it at least a little because your accuracy falls off dramatically when at what appear to be fairly short distances. Since action all occurs simultaneously, it seems optimal to just let everyone shoot as much as possible constantly. This would all be fine, if it were not for the structure of the campaign. It has a real stop-and-go rhythm, beca…

[hr][/hr] [h3] [strike] Awful [/strike] > [strike] Bad [/strike] > [strike] OK [/strike] > [b] Good [/b] > [strike] Great [/strike] > [strike] Awesome [/strike] [/h3] [hr][/hr] [i]UFO: Aftershock is, for me personally, a real nostalgia trip. I played it so many times when I was a kid. I even owned it twice and if counting Steam, I have the game three times, so I have to admit that I am biased here. But even after all these years, I still genuinely enjoy this game. I really like its style, the story, and especially the combination of tactical and strategic gameplay. Of course, this is a very old game now, and you can feel it. You can see it too. Plus, there are still some bugs, even after all these years. I actually made a guide that can help a bit - [url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3301373173] UFO: Aftershock Necessary 1.3 Patch + Widescreen[/url] , but you should still expect a game that feels old in many ways. That is probably its biggest drawback today. However, once you get past that and focus on what the game does well, there is still a really enjoyable experience here. And considering how extremely cheap the game is these days, I t…

much enjoyed it, make sure to use the 1.3 patch

UFO: Aftershock . A pretty interesting game in a cool futuristic setting with a simultaneous action system. . Controls: Mouse control Space to action after pause F5 save F8 load . Mechanics and features: Interface contains: Actions menu (walk, run, sneak, crawl, use, watch, reliad, wait, quick shot, aimed shot, cancel whole plan, cancel the last planned action) Next area Abort mission Options Equipment Objective System Map Characters choosing Pause, Play, Slow game time, Faster game time.

UFO: Aftershock is a layered hybrid strategy game developed by ALTAR Interactive and published by Fulqrum Publishing that blends global-scale management with real-time tactical combat in a grim, post-apocalyptic science fiction setting. As the second entry in the After series, it builds upon the foundations of its predecessor while shifting the conflict back toward a devastated Earth. Humanity, having previously fled the planet, now struggles to reclaim it from alien forces, mutated lifeforms, and fractured remnants of civilization. This premise frames the experience as both a desperate survival effort and a calculated military campaign, placing players in command of a fragile resistance tasked with restoring order in a hostile world. The game operates across two interconnected layers: a strategic world map and individual tactical missions. On the strategic level, players manage bases, research technologies, manufacture equipment, recruit personnel, and allocate scarce resources. Territory control is critical, as regions generate resources that fuel further expansion and technological advancement. The research tree is extensive, offering upgrades in weaponry, armor, alien technolo…

Very unusual and interesting story for a turn based shooter and great replayability.