UFO 50
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6About UFO 50
UFO 50 is a collection of 50 single and multiplayer games from the creators of Spelunky, Downwell, and Catacomb Kids. Explore a variety of genres, from platformers and shoot 'em ups to puzzle games, roguelites, and RPGs. Our goal is to combine a familiar 8-bit aesthetic with new ideas and modern game design. 50 BRAND NEW GAMES - These are NOT minigames or microgames! Although the size of each game varies, every one is a complete experience, from its opening title screen to its ending credits. Some are small arcade-style games but there are also larger open-world adventures and a JRPG that could take many hours to beat. . AN ALTERNATE UNIVERSE - According to the story of UFO 50, the games were all created by a fictional 80s video game company that was obscure but ahead of its time. Some games are sequels to other games in the collection and various characters appear in multiple titles as part of a shared continuity. . AN INSTANT LIBRARY - All 50 games are available to play at the start! The concept was inspired by multicarts, retro collections, and the experience of going to a friend's house and perusing their game library. Jump in and out of games at a whim - exploring the
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Exactly what I hoped for
I don't think this game needs my help to convince anyone to play it, so let me just give a tip to anyone starting UFO 50: Boot up the 44th game Pilot Quest first, as it has idle game mechanics in it, so the automated processes you set up will continue to make resources while UFO 50 is open. I would recommend you start it up first so that you bank resources while you play the other games.
- Graphics4.5
- Gameplay4.5
- Story4.0
- Value4.0
Worth every hour
Right as I cozied up to UFO 50 for the first time, "dusting off" carts and feeling a sense of wonder with each new game, my brother passed away. It sucked. And it continues to be the worst. But this game truly felt like it was by my side in the months since. It's a game meant to be played in pajamas, with real or imagined friends looking over your shoulder—like my brother once did—rooting you on into the late hours of the night. It's that surprisingly great NES game you rented on a whim in the ’80s, except it’s fifty of those cartridges at your fingertips at once. Not that it's some sort of magical fix for crushing grief, but it’s an incredibly warm, nostalgic, and wonderfully crafted experience. It’s "Nintendo Hard" at times, but never in a way that feels like the game hates you. It truly understands the magic of the best classic 8-bit games while seamlessly weaving in fun, modern mechanics. For the completionists: I can’t think of another game I’ve ever played that felt this satisfying to 100%. At the same time, I can’t think of one that so perfectly hands you a controller and says, “Here. Pop in, play what sounds good. And jump into something else if you want.” Just an incredible video game feast. I absolutely adore this thing.
- Graphics4.0
- Gameplay4.0
- Story4.5
- Value4.5
The mad lads at Mossmouth have done it: they've gamified the concept of playing videogames
The mad lads at Mossmouth have done it: they've gamified the concept of playing videogames. For anyone who enjoys digging through archived media, piecing together the connective tissue between the works, and falling in love when you least expect it. UFO 50 is more than the sum of its playable parts, it is a meditation on the world's strangest most fascinating form of entertainment and a love letter to the incredible people behind it. There is a reason why those bored business software engineers were destined to take that first bold step into a new realm of creativity and imagination. When given the right tools, art finds its way out of the soul. #1 Thorson Petter fan signing off.
- Graphics4.5
- Gameplay4.5
- Story4.0
- Value4.0
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