Story
36h 22m
Length of X-COM: UFO Defense
This game has been approved.
Extras
45h 36m
Complete
78h 2m
*Updated
About X-COM: UFO Defense
X-COM: UFO Defense is a classic turn-based strategy game released in 1994 that tasks players with leading a multinational organization to defend Earth from an alien invasion. Players manage resources, research advanced technologies, and build bases while engaging in tactical combat against alien forces. The gameplay features two main components: the strategic layer, where players oversee global operations and make key decisions, and the tactical layer, where squad-based missions occur on the ground. With its deep gameplay mechanics, permadeath of squad members, and a haunting atmosphere, X-COM: UFO Defense has become a seminal title in the strategy genre, influencing countless games that followed.
X-COM: UFO Defense can be played on Amiga, PC and PlayStation.
X-COM: UFO Defense on Steam
How long is X-COM: UFO Defense?
The times below represent the possible times you could dedicate to X-COM: UFO Defense depending on how you play it, also considering the average times based on players’ skill levels.
According to the information provided by 19 players, X-COM: UFO Defense has an average duration of 36 hours and 22 minutes if you only complete the main objectives of the game,. If you play quickly, you will finish this playstyle in an average time of 54 hours and 33 minutes. Players who follow this playstyle and play quickly tend to complete it in an average time of 25 hours and 30 minutes.
According to the information provided by 7 players, if you also complete the extras, such as optional objectives or side missions from X-COM: UFO Defense, the average game duration will be 45 hours and 36 minutes. If you play quickly, you will finish this playstyle in an average time of 57 hours and 1 minute. Players who follow this playstyle and play quickly tend to complete it in an average time of 32 hours and 46 minutes.
According to the information provided by 5 players, to complete the story and also complete the optional objectives of the game along with all achievements, collectibles, or trophies from X-COM: UFO Defense completing it at 100%, the game has an average duration of 78 hours and 2 minutes. If you play quickly, you will finish this playstyle in an average time of 110 hours and 4 minutes. Players who follow this playstyle and play quickly tend to complete it in an average time of 59 hours and 9 minutes.
| players | Average Time | Playing slowly | Playing quickly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Story | 19 | 36h 22m | 54h 33m | 25h 30m |
| Extras | 7 | 45h 36m | 57h 1m | 32h 46m |
| Complete | 5 | 78h 2m | 110h 4m | 59h 9m |
Length of X-COM: UFO Defense by platform
Below, you can see the average duration of X-COM: UFO Defense based on each playstyle for each platform where it is available:
| players | Story | Extras | Complete | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amiga | 1 | 7h 29m | - | - |
| PC | 30 | 3h 38m | 6h 50m | 18h 40m |
| PlayStation | 1 | - | 48h 43m | - |
Records of X-COM: UFO Defense
Now let’s look at the maximum time and minimum time Below, you can see the maximum time and minimum time that among all players has been spent on X-COM: UFO Defense to complete it based on each platform, regardless of the playstyle:
- Minimum Time: Playing as quickly as possible, X-COM: UFO Defense could last 13 hours and 40 minutes.
- Maximum Time: Playing as slowly as you can, X-COM: UFO Defense could last 145 hours and 30 minutes.
Below, you can see the maximum time and minimum time that among all players has been spent on X-COM: UFO Defense to complete it based on each platform. These times do not symbolize players’ skill but rather the greater or lesser number of hours someone has spent on the game:
| player | Fastest | Slowest | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amiga | Mr/s. Unknown | 43h 39m | 43h 39m |
| PC | Mr/s. Unknown | 13h 40m | 145h 30m |
| PlayStation | Mr/s. Unknown | 48h 30m | 48h 30m |
