3DO Interactive Multiplayer · Strategy
X-COM: Terror from the Deep
Certified classic
| System | 3DO Interactive Multiplayer |
|---|---|
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | MicroProse |
| Publisher | Hasbro Interactive |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | X-COM |
| Legacy | Certified 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.
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