Universe Under Fire

Shoot 'em up!

Horizontal space scrolling shooter with side scrolling.

Classic of its genre!

In this game you have to fly obstacles and fight with a large number of enemies, controlling the plane. All this will happen in various endless locations, each of which is randomly generated.

You can collect energy during the game so that:

- Buy a new spaceships

- Improve spaceship performance

- Unlock locations

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UUF will not let you get bored!

Universe Under Fire is a real-time strategy (RTS) video game developed by Petroglyph Games and published by Sierra Entertainment. The game was released for Microsoft Windows in 2003. Universe Under Fire is set in a science fiction universe where several alien races are vying for control of a galaxy. The player takes control of one of these races and must build an army, research new technologies, and conquer enemy planets in order to achieve victory.

The game features a unique blend of RTS and third-person action gameplay. Players can control their units directly in third-person mode, or they can switch to a more traditional RTS view to manage their army and resources. Universe Under Fire also features a robust campaign mode that tells the story of the conflict between the different alien races.

Universe Under Fire was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its innovative gameplay, stunning graphics, and epic campaign mode. Universe Under Fire has been cited as one of the best RTS games ever made.

Gameplay

Universe Under Fire is a real-time strategy game in which the player controls one of several alien races. The player's goal is to conquer enemy planets and achieve victory. To do this, the player must build an army, research new technologies, and manage their resources.

The game features a unique blend of RTS and third-person action gameplay. Players can control their units directly in third-person mode, or they can switch to a more traditional RTS view to manage their army and resources. In third-person mode, players can control their units' movement, attack enemies, and use special abilities. In RTS mode, players can build structures, research new technologies, and manage their resources.

Universe Under Fire features a variety of different unit types, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Players must carefully consider the composition of their army when attacking enemy planets. The game also features a number of different technologies that can be researched, which can give the player an advantage in battle.

Campaign Mode

Universe Under Fire features a robust campaign mode that tells the story of the conflict between the different alien races. The campaign mode consists of 24 missions, each of which takes place on a different planet. The player must complete each mission in order to progress through the campaign.

The campaign mode is divided into three acts. The first act introduces the player to the different alien races and the conflict between them. The second act focuses on the player's race's struggle to survive against the other races. The third act concludes the story of the conflict and reveals the fate of the galaxy.

Reception

Universe Under Fire was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its innovative gameplay, stunning graphics, and epic campaign mode. Universe Under Fire has been cited as one of the best RTS games ever made.

The game received a score of 90/100 from IGN, which called it "one of the best RTS games ever made." GameSpot gave the game a score of 8.5/10, saying that it "is a solid RTS with a great story and some innovative gameplay." Universe Under Fire also won the Game of the Year award from Computer Gaming World.

Legacy

Universe Under Fire has had a lasting impact on the RTS genre. The game's unique blend of RTS and third-person action gameplay has been copied by many other games. Universe Under Fire has also been praised for its epic campaign mode and its stunning graphics.

The game has been re-released several times since its initial release. In 2010, Petroglyph Games released a digital version of the game on Steam. In 2017, GOG.com released a DRM-free version of the game. Universe Under Fire is still played by many fans today.