The original XCom: Enemy Unknown is still my favourite game of all time. An atmo­spheric combination of nail-bitingly tense tactical combat and deep strategic planning, it has spawned numerous sequels, of which UFO: Afterlight is the latest, as well as one of the best. Each of these sequels has tended to represent a falling-off from the original’s achievements, whether in depth, atmo­sphere or quality. Afterlight does much to restore the series to its former glory, and even adds some inventive new ideas to the already intricate gameplay. A word of caution, however: this is not a title for unseasoned gamers.