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PlayStation · Strategy
X-COM: Terror from the Deep
Certified classic
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| 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 14 |
X-COM: Terror from the Deep is a strategy game released in 1996 for the PlayStation, developed by MicroProse Software, Inc.
It came out in the PS1's second year on the market. Other notable PS1 releases from 1996 include Resident Evil, Tomb Raider and Crash Bandicoot. Among the 55 PS1 strategy games in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.
It is part of the X-COM series; on the PS1 you can also try UFO: Enemy Unknown. The series also appears on other systems with X-COM: Terror from the Deep (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 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 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 cheats & codes
9 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy Soldier 1 | 8001AE42
03E7 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Energy Soldier 2 | 8001AF4A
03E7 |
| Infinite Energy Soldier 3 | 8001AEC6
03E7 |
| Infinite Energy Soldier 4 | 8001AFCE
03E7 |
| Infinite Moves Soldier 1 | 8001AE44
5500 |
| Infinite Moves Soldier 2 | 8001AF4C
5500 |
X-COM: Terror from the Deep walkthroughs & guides
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X-COM: Terror from the Deep FAQ
When did X-COM: Terror from the Deep come out on the PS1?
X-COM: Terror from the Deep was released for the PlayStation in 1996.
Who made X-COM: Terror from the Deep?
It was developed by MicroProse Software, Inc.
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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