Mosmuth’s wonderful retro compilation UFO 50 was one of many video games of the 12 months when it lastly arrived on Swap in August 2025. 50 video games on a hypothetical LX system took many hours (and time) Over the following few months, simply after we thought we have been freed from its clutches, Fangamer needed to drag us again in.
As , the outlet just lately launched the βDeluxe Versionβ of the UFO 50. That is the long-awaited bodily launch for the Swap, and along with the boxed model of the sport, it additionally comes with a ton of tie-in merchandise.
However the Deluxe Version perks aren’t the everyday “collector’s version” paraphernalia of buying and selling playing cards and pin badges ready to be misplaced in an workplace drawer inside weeks of opening. No, UFO 50’s bonus merchandise evokes each little bit of nostalgia as you’d count on.
The great of us at Fangamer kindly despatched us a replica of this deluxe version. We thought it solely pure to introduce our beautiful folks to a number of the perks that include it.
Please be part of us on this unboxing tour. Begin constructing your world from the soar, beginning with the DE field itself, which is modeled after the sport’s LX dwelling console.
Other than the bodily copies themselves (extra on that later), the largest characteristic of this launch is the gathering’s 116-page official information, the UFO Companion, filled with tutorials and secrets and techniques for every sport.
Just like the in-game menus and reference supplies, all the things right here is totally unique to Bit. There is not any tongue-in-cheek wink right here that claims, “We all know this console is not truly actual.” A whole lot of years from now, if a historian comes throughout this ebook, they’re going to suppose it was an actual information to an precise sport from the ’80s. God bless trendy printing, even whether it is in excellent situation.
In the event you’re searching for extra world-building, this bundle additionally features a bodily copy of one of many sport’s “design paperwork,” an excerpt of the LX Star e-newsletter (which is briefly talked about in-game), a promotional poster for the console itself, and a paper copy of the sport. bug hunter disk.
Fangamer retains the contents of each the design doc and e-newsletter secret on-line, as they comprise particulars not listed in both. everybody As you may see, I’ve taken an identical method within the picture under. Nothing is harmed on our watch!
Then there’s the principle occasion, the bodily case. It seems to be very good, and I am positive you may all agree, however the actual kicker right here is: reversible cowlthat includes LX classics; bearded. The again of this one additionally has an genuine “crease” mark printed on it, including to the nostalgic really feel. Discuss consideration to element!
And at last, what self-respecting deluxe version could be launched with out a ton of stickers? After all, the UFO 50 isn’t any exception. Along with particular person stickers for every compilation sport (nice for marking your progress by the information), this launch additionally comes with: lovely set.
Look, there it’s! It is fairly a set. The UFO 50 Deluxe Version is at the moment obtainable on the North American Fangamer web site for $59. Alternatively, you should purchase each the usual bodily launch and the companion information individually within the European retailer for β¬39/β¬26 respectively.