In general, Linux gaming lacks in-depth, complete, complex strategy games, but UFO Alien Invasion makes a veryīig exception. Management, all wrapped in a unique, unusual turn-based world. Ingredients is just right, with a bit of strategy for RTS connoisseurs, a bit of FPS for shooter fans, research, Work of protecting your planet, with never enough troops or money or weapons to feel comfortable. You live theĭark, somber atmosphere and you relish the long, difficult fights, the discovery of new technologies, the messy Title, a well-developed, progressive storyline, the attention to detail, the balance, the well-played out combatĪgainst aliens, the careful research of technologies and the upgrades of your defenses on Earth. Still, it's goes beyond the rather impressive 3D graphics. The game runs on id Tech 2 engine, which infuses the combat with The Tactical view also lets you step into individual soldierĬharacters and enjoy some FPS-style action. Where you fight aliens in turn-based action. With Earth's revolution - or if you prefer, you can use the 3D view. There's the 2D Geoscape world view, with a realistic sinusoidal day-night line covering the terrain and moving Just like the original, the game takes place on Sleeping quarters for your soldiers, engineers and scientists. Yourīases also have alien containment cells, large stores of ammunition and tools, hangars for your aircraft, and Like the original game, you have to establish bases where you research future technologies, train troops. Systems, UFO Alien Invasion is a beautiful, fully fledged 3D strategy. Rather than being just the old game made compatible with modern UFO Alien Invasion is a remake of the legendary DOS-era UFO: Enemy Unknown, truly theįinest turn-based strategy game ever made. Savage 2 in my sixth Linux gaming thread, so feel free to read the longer You have no choice you will be sucked into the magical world of Newerth. All combined, you get a chaotic,Ĭompelling gameplay. Storyline and the asymmetric warfare make for a perfect, challenging treat. Fighting for the sake of fighting is not enough - you have to think. Savage 2 has beautiful, rich graphics and is designed with care and attention to detail. You, with magical torrents of fire, lightning and meteors raining around you. And all this happens in a frenzied combat with tens of players all around On the combat map itself, you fight, either in the first or third-person view, cast spells, perform beautifulĬombat stunts, build useful structures at your base, earn gold for your achievements, trade in souls of your deadĮnemies, and summon hell creatures. Since you play with an online account, your statistics are saved at the end of each match,Īllowing you to retain your hard-earned abilities and carry them on to the next match. Furthermore, your existing characters become stronger and faster and develop Choosing the right strategy is the key toĪt first, you can only choose several basic units, but as you fight and gain experience, new characters are For example, as an engineer, you will avoid direct combat and focus on repairing defensive structure.Īs a magician, you will heal your teammates and cast spells from afar. Important to understand the strengths and weaknesses of each character and use them accordingly, helping your Each has a unique role, different from the rest. Spell casters, builders, or even an artillery team. While the game is primarily aįirst Person Shooter, it incorporates elements of strategy into the game, making it more akin to Tremulous or Wolfenstein than, say, OpenArena.Īpart from choosing a faction, you can also select from one of the several combat units, including pure fighters, Savage 2 is a fast-paced, unique First Person Shooter slash Real Time Strategy. If you can live with that, then read the article. Another used to require original files from the legacy version of the game, but this has been Fun, with a good mix of solid gameplay, system requirements and graphics.Īll of these games are free for personal use, with one small exception: one of the games offers some extra with a However unlike movie sequels that come a decade too late, these were a tremendous success. Then, all of a sudden, you get a mega-upgrade, The chair and playing, playing, playing until pixels ran out. Some of these games are reincarnations of childhood titans, games that have kept me plastered to What makes them special? Well, for me, it's a combination of legacy, reminiscence and nostalgia combined, plusĭamn good fun. Returning to, even if they sit abandoned on the digital shelf for a a few months or even years. Than just games you will play for a few minutes and then toss away forever. Unrivaled mix of storyline, attention to detail and a balance between realism and plain ole fun. Linux games you can have installed on your machine, in year 2010, Gregorian Calendar. Still, I wanted to share with you my perception of the best
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