X-COM: Terror From the Deep

I'm a big fan of the first X-Com UFO Defense, and even beat that game with a single soldier as a challenge. Terror from the Deep is so difficult it is tedious, even on the easiest difficulty. And the maps (especially terror missions) are HUGE. In the first game I could literally finish a map in 5-10 minutes, but it takes a couple hours of slogging through dozens of doors and corridors to finish the TFTD maps. I've...

9 found this helpful, 2026-04-29

Despite its age, still the best small squad tactics turn-based game EVER! The soundtrack adds up to a dark nightmarish scenario, tentaculats waiting around the corner...its just awesome!

4 found this helpful, 2026-06-09

Welcome aboard, masochists. Since after the first game you came here looking for more, I’d say you deserve it. I did. I finished it once and never looked back, but the fact that you are still reading this proves you are about to do exactly that to yourself, so who am I to stop you? Before you even consider playing it, install OpenXcom. Fighting underwater aliens in the dark depths of the ocean is stressful enough....

2 found this helpful, 2026-04-08

The game is quite imaginative, interesting, and a good challenge for those who love strategy type games. The graphics, audio, and actual game play are captivating...holds your attention from start to finish. Awesome as a role playing game also, since you can re-name the characters. The outcome of each encounter appears quite random in nature, yet holds some aspects of predictability. In addition, the game serves as...

2 found this helpful, 2026-05-21