UFO Online: Invasion Client

Post-apocalyptic scenarios are pretty popular when it comes to video games, especially if they involve rugged technology and bleak landscapes. Obviously, the Fallout series springs to mind almost immediately, although there are a few other examples as well. As you might expect, survival is the most important aspect when civilization as we know it is no longer functional.

UFO Online: Invasion is an online strategy game with turn-based gameplay mechanics and a strong RPG component. In short, your task is to create a character and help him or her survive in a rough environment that’s always crawling with all sorts of enemies. Naturally, there are obvious influences from both Fallout and X-COM, but the game features plenty of original elements as well.

The story is more of a placeholder than a serious attempt, because you can outright ignore the lore if you wish so. Thus, the events take place after aliens invade the Earth in 2024, which leaves humanity scattered and almost exterminated. Since the game is played online, you can employ the help of other players to survive, although PVP is also part of the deal, depending on the situation.

Your character gains experience after every won battle and after every quest, which means that you can level up once you hoard enough experience. Various skills are available to choose from once you reach a certain level, but you may need to go out of your way to get these abilities. The same goes for weapons and ammunition, both of which have to be purchased with the money you make from looting.

Crafting is part of the equation as well, although that’s a bit later on in the game, and the steep difficulty curve might sway most casual players. Selling items and manipulating the in-game economy is yet another option at your disposal, and so is the ability to enter arenas and battle other players for supremacy and hefty rewards.

Although UFO Online: Invasion is not designed to be enjoyed by the masses, hardcore TBS fans should find some joy in the game, at least for a while. If you do not consider yourself a die-hard fan of the genre, on the other hand, the game might be a tad too annoying sometimes.