UFO 50 is a generational masterpiece. It deserves a spot among the best games of all time. Across these 50 games are the most imaginative, addictive, exciting ideas I have ever experienced, presented in a manner that is immediately compelling. Every game viscerally feels like a vintage classic, and all of them will be someone’s favourite. You will find something in here that you adore. It is simultaneously an earnest love letter to gaming history, and a profoundly innovative achievement by some of the best game developers working today. I believe that it is currently underrated. Despite unanimous praise, and recognition by awards, I feel that it deserves greater even than that. I feel that it deserves to become a cultural touchstone, an inspiration, and a work of art held in the highest of reverence for decades to come. It makes me sad that it seems to have been passed through by the current zeitgeist. I suppose only time will tell whether its legacy will hold. 10/10. To call it a ...
UFO 50
- Release Date:
- Sep 18, 2024
- Metacritic:
- 91
- Developer:
- Mossmouth
- Publisher:
- Mossmouth
- Platforms:
- Windows
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About This Game
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 collection is part of the fun!
- AUTHENTIC BUT ALSO MODERN - We carefully chose what elements to modernize. Every game shares a unique 32-color palette and we took great efforts to make them look and sound like actual 8-bit titles from the 80s. On the other hand, it was important to us that UFO 50 was fun and surprising for modern players, so we chose not to limit ourselves to the genres and design conventions of the past.
- VERSUS AND CO-OP PLAY - Half of the collection features local multiplayer, including co-op and versus. You can compete head-to-head in a new fighting or strategy game... or team up to beat a classic arcade game from an alternate timeline. It's great for groups!
Here are some of games you'll get to play in UFO 50:
CAMPANELLA 2 - The sequel to Campanella (another game in UFO 50), Campanella 2 features procedurally-generated levels where you can explore in your UFO but also hop out to enter shops and dangerous caves. You play as the intrepid treasure-hunter Isabell, but she hasn't always been a hero - by playing the entire collection you can learn more about her past.
QUIBBLE RACE - In this unique sci-fi "horse-racing" game, the goal is to win more money than your opponents, but why stop at betting? Thanks to the seedy alien underworld, you can hire thugs to tamper with the race or even sponsor your own quibble to earn extra credits. But your opponents can do the same, so the question is... how well can you anticipate their actions? Up to 3 players can compete in this turn-based game of betting and bluffing.
PINGOLF - A fan favorite at gaming get-togethers like PAX, Pingolf is another fun multiplayer game that mixes golf with pinball. As you navigate 18 holes filled with bumpers, trampolines, and other crazy obstacles, a dot matrix display will light up at the bottom of the screen to cheer you on!
SEASIDE DRIVE - Sometimes you'll want a break from long, open-world games and challenging strategy titles, so why not jump into a straight-forward arcade-style action game like Seaside Drive? But even in a popular genre, UFO 50 brings something new to the table - in this case, Ojiro Fumoto (the creator of Downwell) designed a stylish car-based shoot 'em up where "drifting" across the screen is how you power-up your gun.
GRIMSTONE - Yes, there is a full blown JRPG in the collection! Grimstone follows many conventions from 8-bit console RPGs, but is streamlined for a modern audience. Also, to make combat more engaging, we added a skill-based component to battles and encounters on the overworld can be strategically avoided. The story takes place in the American Wild West, where somehow the land has been swallowed up by Hell! Creating your party from the ashes of a burned-down saloon, you'll be looking for answers as to why it happened.
And that's just five games! Out of 50! So come join us and enjoy this collection of 8-bit classics from another dimension! There's something for everyone!
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User Reviews
You better thank god that people who made this are video game creators and not like chemical weapons manifacturers or else you would have a brand new 50 funky, innovative and fun ways to fear for your life
I am not going to mince words. This collection of games is a monumental achievement. It is incredibly disappointing that it has not received more attention, or more awards. Each game in this collection is unique, not just from other games in the collection but from other games period. The creativity and polish on display is incredible. Please, buy this collection of games and play them. You will not regret it.
Fantastic collection, highly recommend it, and also recommend looking up UFO 50 Bingo for anyone looking to get even more fun from the game after they've tried the entire collection!
For those who are looking for a wealth of RPG content with this title will not feel like you are getting any kind of value from this package deal. You get one solid Western RPG that by itself would be interesting to play through. You get one other RPG/adventure game. I refunded the game because it just isn't for me. I grew up with games like this. I had my time with retro titles when they came out. I prefer to spend my valuable time on other titles. I am not giving a negative rating, because as it is: A great game that could bring hours upon hours of joy to many different types of gamers. This has a little something for everyone. Sadly just not me. Cause I am a special b o y
It's peak, I'm afraid. It's not enough that this is a collection of 50 games, but a collection of 50 *unique* and highly creative titles with genre-mashups that I've never seen before. An idle game with minut and legend of zelda style exploration, a horse racing sim with aliens as the horses, and a dungeon crawler with combat taken straight from punch out. While not every game may be your cup of tea, nearly everything on display here surprises and delights. Extremely worth a pick up, even just for a single game.
I lowkey shouldn't have bought this game; it was foolish of me to forget that I get unimaginably bored while playing NES games
I've always wanted to love retro games, but it's hard - they simply hadn't come up with most of the best ideas back then. And I know that's sacrilege, but honestly, fight me. The more time there is to iterate on an idea, the better it gets. These devs have been iterating on retro and indie concepts their whole careers, and now they've turned their talents to making fifty games that feel like they should have existed back then, in a more perfect world, and it's solved my problem entirely. This game is the perfect retro rom folder, and I adore these games. Not just a couple, mind you. Over a dozen are downright S-tier, and almost all of them are fun enough to fiddle with regularly. Hell, Party House is maybe better than Balatro at doing what it does, and it is literally a fiftieth of this thing. It's an absurdly good price for what you get. All that's not even mentioning the best part of the retro era that they've revived and perfected - couch co-op/pvp. Most of the games in UFO 50 h...
There's games within this game, and the games within a game also uncover the rest of the game. That's meta-gaming!
Action 52 but the games are all good.
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System Requirements
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i3-3220 CPU @ 3.30GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Made with GameMaker
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
FAQ
How much does UFO 50 cost?
UFO 50 costs $32.50.
What are the system requirements for UFO 50?
Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64-bit Processor: Intel Core i3-3220 CPU @ 3.30GHz Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD Graphics DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 500 MB available space Additional Notes: Made with GameMaker Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
What platforms is UFO 50 available on?
UFO 50 is available on Windows PC.
Is UFO 50 worth buying?
UFO 50 has 95% positive reviews from 100 players. Metacritic score: 91/100.
When was UFO 50 released?
UFO 50 was released on Sep 18, 2024.
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