Now, I'll level- I never played any X-Com/UFO games back in the day, but I've recently succumbed to the charms of a few related offshoots, which led me to this game.
The aim is to control a small squad of different combatants, equipping them and commanding them to wipe out an alien threat. The play moves from a configurable base and research set-up to the turn-based battles. During the battles multi-tiered buildings may be entered, for strategic purposes, as you try to wipe out the alien invaders.
The game is pleasingly deep, though not overly complex, succeeding in developing a satisfying tension as aliens can eliminate your team quickly, without player caution. Selectable difficult levels are provided to help you tweak this to your experience though, so it's never crushing.
It might take a little while to get your head round, unless you've played the X-Com or UFO games, in which case this open source tribute should be a cakewalk to get into.
The game's been developed pretty heavily over a number of years, so it comes highly recommended. Check it out.
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