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PlayStation · Strategy
UFO: Enemy Unknown
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | MicroProse Software, Inc |
| Publisher | MicroProse Software, Inc |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | X-COM |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 19 |
Developed by MicroProse Software, Inc, UFO: Enemy Unknown arrived on the PlayStation in 1995 as a strategy game. Depending on the region, you may also know it as X-Com Enemy Unknown.
It belongs to the PS1's earliest wave of games. Other notable PS1 releases from 1995 include Rayman, Mortal Kombat 3 and FIFA Soccer 96. Among the 55 PS1 strategy games in our database, it ranks #9 by legacy score.
It is part of the X-COM series; on the PS1 you can also try X-COM: Terror from the Deep. The series also appears on other systems with X-COM: Terror from the Deep (3DO).
UFO: Enemy Unknown is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
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 PS1'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 UFO: Enemy Unknown 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.
UFO: Enemy Unknown walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for UFO: Enemy Unknown.
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
UFO: Enemy Unknown FAQ
When did UFO: Enemy Unknown come out on the PS1?
UFO: Enemy Unknown was released for the PlayStation in 1995.
Who made UFO: Enemy Unknown?
It was developed by MicroProse Software, Inc.
Is UFO: Enemy Unknown multiplayer?
No. UFO: Enemy Unknown is a single-player game.
How long does UFO: Enemy Unknown take to play?
As a strategy game, UFO: Enemy Unknown 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 UFO: Enemy Unknown 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.