X-COM: UFO Defense is a strategy game where you play as the commander of an elite team of soldiers fighting against an alien invasion. The story takes place on Earth, where a spaceship carrying extraterrestrial life forms has landed in the UK. As the player, you must gather intelligence, recruit new soldiers, and develop strategies to fight back against the alien threat.
The gameplay involves managing your troops, allocating resources, and making tactical decisions to overcome the alien forces. You'll need to balance resource allocation, squad morale, and equipment upgrades to increase your chances of success. The game features turn-based strategy combat, where you can use various tactics like cover fire, flanking maneuvers, and area-of-effect attacks.