X-COM: Terror from the Deep

3DO Interactive Multiplayer · Strategy

X-COM: Terror from the Deep

Certified classic

System3DO Interactive Multiplayer
GenreStrategy
DeveloperMicroProse
PublisherHasbro Interactive
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesX-COM
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 8

Released for the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, X-COM: Terror from the Deep is a strategy game developed by MicroProse and published by Hasbro Interactive.

It is part of the X-COM series. The series also appears on other systems with UFO: Enemy Unknown (PS1) and X-COM: Terror from the Deep (PS1). MicroProse also made C.P.U. Bach for the 3DO.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you want to experience one of the 3DO's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want quick action without planning ahead
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing X-COM: Terror from the Deep is like

Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.

Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.

X-COM: Terror from the Deep walkthroughs & guides

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X-COM: Terror from the Deep FAQ

Who made X-COM: Terror from the Deep?

It was developed by MicroProse and published by Hasbro Interactive.

Is X-COM: Terror from the Deep multiplayer?

No. X-COM: Terror from the Deep is a single-player game.

How long does X-COM: Terror from the Deep take to play?

As a strategy game, X-COM: Terror from the Deep typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about X-COM: Terror from the Deep on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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