UFO Online: Invasion

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UFO Online: Invasion is a turn-based tactical combat MMORPG set in the post-apocalyptic world

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49%

Audience ScoreBased on 198 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

grinding23 negative mentions

The game features a wide variety of units and abilities, providing players with numerous strategic options.
Despite its flaws, some players find the turn-based combat engaging and reminiscent of classic tactical games like X-Com.
The community is generally helpful, and there are opportunities for cooperative play, which can enhance the experience.

The game is plagued by a pay-to-win model, with many essential items and boosts locked behind a paywall, making it difficult for free players to compete.
Graphics and sound design are subpar, leading to a lackluster visual and auditory experience that detracts from immersion.
The gameplay is excessively grindy, with slow progression and tedious mechanics that require players to wait for healing and travel times, making it feel more like a chore than an enjoyable game.

story
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
86%
7%
The game's story is generally considered basic and unremarkable, with players noting a slow-paced narrative that can feel grindy, especially after the initial levels. While there are numerous missions and quests to engage with, many players express frustration over the requirement for multiplayer participation in certain missions, which can hinder solo play. Overall, the story lacks depth but offers a variety of gameplay elements that can be enjoyable, particularly in cooperative settings.
- “The game has a nice XCOM-style story with a large world to explore, offering plenty of variety to enjoy.”
- “Quests are fun and varied, introducing different mobs and requiring tactical approaches, especially in PvP scenarios.”
- “The missions from the NPCs are great for experience and money early on, providing better starting gear that is fairly cheap.”
- “It's an enjoyable game but very grindy with a slow-paced story. It has a wide variety of enemies from wildlife to monsters to aliens, with a nice variety of weapons to use; unfortunately, most are locked behind level skill checks.”
- “This game starts off well but suffers from excessive grinding with few quests after level 4.”
- “I really dislike the fact that you can't do quests together with a friend... that might be the only real issue of the game.”
gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
67%
9%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it solid yet plagued by bugs, unbalanced mechanics, and a frustrating monetization model. While the turn-based system and tactical elements are appreciated, many criticize the lack of polish, boring quests, and excessive waiting times that detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, some players enjoy the intricate mechanics and cooperative aspects, suggesting that the game may appeal to those who appreciate a challenge and are willing to invest in its progression.
- “The gameplay can be described as solid, but there are some minor issues with the controls and interface that could be improved.”
- “Very engaging mechanic.”
- “The gameplay is like XCOM/Jagged Alliance; I think I don't need to say anything more about it.”
- “Horrendously unbalanced gameplay.”
- “Boring gameplay, boring quests, boring AI; pretty much everything about this game is boring.”
- “A lot of the mechanics just seem... awkward though, certainly not polished.”
grinding
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
96%
The game is widely described as excessively grindy, requiring players to invest significant time in farming for resources and leveling up, particularly after reaching level 4. While some players find the grinding enjoyable and integral to the experience, others view it as tedious and repetitive, with limited quests available to break up the grind. Overall, the grinding aspect is a major focus of player feedback, with mixed feelings about its impact on gameplay.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “It's an enjoyable game but very grindy with a slow-paced story. It has a wide variety of enemies from wildlife to monsters to aliens, with a nice variety of weapons to use; unfortunately, most are locked behind level skill checks.”
- “This game starts off well but suffers from excessive grinding with few quests after level 4.”
- “You will be farming for hours just to get a hat.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players describing them as mediocre or dated, which detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the nostalgic style reminiscent of classic titles like Fallout and X-COM, others find the visuals and user interface unappealing and uninspired. Overall, the graphics are considered a significant drawback for those seeking modern aesthetics in gaming.
- “The interface is easy, the graphics are good enough and the statics and item descriptions are helpful.”
- “UFO is along the lines of Fallout 1 & 2 as well as X-COM regarding the graphics and gameplay.”
- “It has a nice X-COM idea type story with a large world to explore; graphics are nowhere near as nice, but there is still plenty of variety in the game to enjoy.”
- “This has some really mediocre looking graphics that will understandably be a turn off for a lot of gamers, and it's a big contributor to the failure of the game to attract gamers despite having no up-front cost.”
- “Graphics outside the world map aren't inspiring.”
- “Ugly UI, bad graphics, and not much tactic.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
63%
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players describing it as repetitive, bland, and even painful to listen to. Many reviewers noted that the soundtrack detracts from the overall experience, making gameplay feel dull and unengaging. Overall, the music is seen as a significant flaw that needs improvement to enhance the game's atmosphere.
- “Btw, the music is terrible.”
- “The music for the game hollows out your skull and the computer is able to cheat even though you are normally outnumbered and already at a disadvantage.”
- “While you can say it feels somewhat like the Stalker series with all the moodiness in it, but alas, combined with the garbage music in this game, I almost fell asleep.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The monetization model of the game is heavily criticized for its reliance on mobile-style microtransactions, which detracts from the overall experience and creates an imbalance in gameplay. While some updates have attempted to address these issues, players still find the lack of clear information and guidance on game mechanics frustrating, leading to a perception that the game is not truly free-to-play.
- “Some of these issues have been addressed in recent updates, but there is still a bit of unbalanced gameplay regarding the microtransactions and the way some things work based on the skills.”
- “There is a lack of ability to understand how things work due to no valid wiki or info page; those available seem to be outdated and do not reflect current game mechanics.”
- “On pricing and value for gamers, this isn't really free as the game is infested with mobile app store-like microtransactions.”
- “Now if you are one of those credit card warriors, then this game has plenty of available microtransactions to allow you to quickly get ready and into battle with plenty of help.”
- “Some of these issues have been addressed in recent updates, but there is still a bit of unbalanced gameplay regarding the microtransactions and the way some things work based on the skills, lack of ability to understand how things work (no valid wiki or info page; those available seem to be outdated and do not reflect current game mechanics), unbalanced missions.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is perceived as dark and ironic, particularly in the context of player-killing (PKing), where victims may end up repurchasing their stolen items from their attackers. Some players find this aspect amusing, especially within certain communities, while others express frustration, noting that the time spent writing negative reviews often exceeds their actual gameplay experience.
- “Funny fact: people took more time to write negative reviews than to play the game. How can that be?”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, being described as "buggy" and "confusing," which detracts from the overall experience. While it attempts to emulate the gameplay of the X-COM and UFO series, many users feel it falls short, primarily due to its focus on monetization through a pay-to-win model. Despite these flaws, the community remains supportive and helpful.
- “It's a buggy train wreck, weakly mimicking the deep and rich gameplay of the X-COM and UFO series, but it's pretty clear the goal here is to cash in from the in-game pay-to-win shop... disgusting monetization.”
- “Although it is quite buggy and confusing, the community is extremely helpful and caring.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is described as both rich and immersive, offering a variety of engaging elements such as combat, quests, and a detailed inventory system. However, some users find it to be dull and lacking in excitement, suggesting a divide in the overall experience.
- “There are many and varied options you have; the universe is rich: fighting, quests, a system of mobs, items, inventory, and market is superb. The surrounding and oppressive atmosphere will catch you if you give it a real opportunity.”
- “Very dull atmosphere.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the emotional engagement of the game, feeling that the need for close proximity to the screen detracts from their overall experience and connection to the narrative.