Sabre Team

I figured this would like a cool little X-com: UFO Defense type of game, but I was mistaken. The UI is somehow even less user friendly and the entire objective of the game seems to be in finding ways to piss me off. I expected better, honestly.

This version for Dos is NOOOOO Good! Get the Amiga version. Its better.

[i]Sabre Team[/i], the DOS version, is inferior to the AMIGA version in every way, to the point where I am unsure as to why contemporary consumers were only given the obsolete option. With that said, this version does not allow contact with terrorists if they are not in the same room as the player's units, or just outside of the door, yet the enemy AI does not have [b]any[/b] issue taking long shots at one's units from across multiple rooms and out of view, no matter if the unit is facing the direction of the fired shot or not. Even with the manual, players will struggle with the controls and mechanics, as every action costs action points and every factor must be painstakingly micromanaged, lest players be forced to reload their saves dozens of times. The most generous thing that can be said about this product is that its DOS version does it no favors whatsoever.

Sabre Team was my one of the first strategy games of my childhood and I wished there was a remake. If you like original Ufo enemy unknown (tactical missions type of game play) than you should give a go. Old school classic.

I give it 7/10. I like it more because its a bit of an inspiration. I feel someone could greatly improve upon this excellent formula. The gameplay could use a lot of polish, the difficulty is a bit high due to the poor polish. But the art and concepts are great. I especially love the art.