# Aliens versus Humans > Global alien invasion defense strategy with base building and tactical combat. (iPhone/iPad app by Leisurerules Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aliens-versus-humans/id471665058 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Leisurerules Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/471665061) - Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Strategy - Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $1.99) - Rating: 3.40/5 from 30 App Store ratings · 196 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 9+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 33 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2011-11-24 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aliens-versus-humans/id471665058/reviews.md ## What is Aliens versus Humans? **"In Onslaught players can expect the kind of portable X-COM experience they’ve always wanted." --148apps.com **"AvH: Onslaught is like a tribute band for X-Com – it hits all of the same notes as the original: recruitable (and re-nameable) troops who learn as they gain experience, cagey aliens who see in the dark better than you do, bases that you build and staff, research that you direct, randomized combat maps – the whole lot." -- pockettactics.com AvH starts with 25 heart-pounding, intense training missions. Through 25 missions, get upgraded gear and face tougher aliens. These missions will get you ready for 'The Onslaught' where you'll be responsible for world management. When you think you're ready, you can jump right into the Onslaught. Aliens versus Humans: THE ONSLAUGHT You have been hired by the United Countries of Earth (UCE) to defend our planet. Your job is to build bases around the globe in order to detect alien “Teleportation Events”. Once detected, you must send team(s) of soldiers out to remove the Alien threat and recover any Alien technology. Beware, the Aliens have superior firepower and you will need to research and manufacture better gear in order to have a chance of winning the war against them. The UCE has provided a fully functional base that will get you up and running. The rest is up to you... !@#$% Intercepted communication 18:13a5f506 !@#$%^ Features List: * Bases - build up to 8 bases around the Earth. * Geoscape – A world view of your bases, crafts and active teleportation events. * Base Management: build facilities, view base info, equip soldiers, research, manufacture, purchase, sell and transfer items between bases. * New and updated battle terrains including: Farm, Urban, Industrial, Arctic, Jungle and Desert. * A Pedia to help you keep track of all your gear, crafts, alien corpses and artifacts. * Four levels of difficulty: n00b, Challenging, Hard and Cruel. * Interactive mission tutorials and a quick tutorial. * Randomly generated battle maps, day and night missions, destructible terrain, on-the-fly Line of Sight and 4 zoom levels. * Soldiers' stats improve based on their experience during missions. Aliens versus Humans: TRAINING MISSIONS Choose to start here if you're new to the game. Lots of progressive, challenging missions that can be replayed. Features List: * Design and play your own missions. Choose terrain, soldiers, weapons, armor. Set alien intelligence from easy to truly evil. OR * Play 25 missions that proceed along a storyline, including night time missions. * 11 weapons and 3 armor types that unlock based on game progression. * 3 star rating system for missions. * Your soldiers' stats improve based on their experience during missions. * Randomly generated maps = ultimate replayability. * Destructible terrain. * On-the-fly Line of Sight. * Ability to customize your squad for each mission. * 4 zoom levels that allow you to see more of the battle map or get up close and personal. * 20 achievements that will challenge you beyond the game. A Note from the developers: We hope you enjoy the latest release of Aliens versus Humans. Please help support us by rating/reviewing the app, liking us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aliens-versus-Humans/323015897724713), following us on twitter @aliensvshumans as well as providing feedback through our support link. Thanks… Al(ien) and Hu(man) ## Key features - Build and manage up to 8 global bases - World view with bases, crafts, and events - Research and manufacture advanced gear - Deploy customizable soldier teams - Tactical combat on diverse terrains - Randomly generated battle maps - Soldier experience and stat improvement ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | 2 Million Game Dollars | $0.99 | one-time | | 5 Million Game Dollars | $1.99 | one-time | | 15 Million Game Dollars | $2.99 | one-time | | 4 Soldier Resurrections | $0.99 | one-time | | 10 soldier resurrections | $1.99 | one-time | | 30 soldier resurrections | $2.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Aliens versus Humans? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🎮 Faithful recreation of the classic X-COM experience - 🕹️ Engaging turn-based tactical gameplay - 🕰️ Nostalgic retro graphics - 💰 Great value for the price **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes - 🔍 Unclear line-of-sight mechanics - 🎮 Clunky and unintuitive controls - 🔍 Difficulty balancing issues **Commonly reported bugs** - Game freezes when trying to start the first tutorial mission - Screen positioning issues on newer iPhone models - Crashes when trying to end the turn or load a saved game - Inconsistent performance across different iOS versions **Most requested features** - Expand the game with base management, research, and more strategic elements - Add more enemy variety and mission types - Improve the user interface and controls for better accessibility - Implement a difficulty selection or scaling system ## Recent user reviews (10 of 196) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aliens-versus-humans/id471665058/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Freezes *2024-11-29, version 2.7* End turn one the thing freezes. Used to work. Don’t buy. ### 4/5 — Please fix….this game was amazing!!! *2024-07-18* Unplayable as it freezes when it’s the aliens turn. I loved this game. Reminded me of the old X-com I grew up watching my dad play on the computer in the 90’s. You guys did great on it…please update it!!! ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2024-05-29, version 2.7* The game looks cool but it does not work, thus don’t waste your time trying to play as it freeze as soon as you end your turn… impossibile to play the game. Such a pity… ### 5/5 — Close to the original Xcom *2024-05-07, version 2.7* I have played everything xcom over the years and this is very close to the original. It had a good story, the tactical part is very good and the range of aliens is very interesting. It has easily burned away hours on the train! Of course more can be added, but given the resources of the developers I'm very impressed! Also no tricks to get your money, I hope for more content! ### 1/5 — I want to enjoy it *2024-01-27* It has the foundation needed to be a great mobile Xcom. Anytime I try to play onslaught as soon as I end my turn it just crashes. Not sure if there is any active support anymore but please fix this. ### 3/5 — Stopped working *2023-11-20, version 2.7* When you click end turn the whole game just freezes now? ### 1/5 — Bugs, not Aliens kill you *2023-11-14* Too many bugs to function as a paid app. Hope I can get a refund on it. ### 1/5 — Crashes constantly *2023-09-14, version 2.7* Decided to risk the purchase despite all the reviews that said it crashed constantly. Now I’m here to warn you that yes it really does crash at then end of each mission and often before you even get that far. Buy it if you want but unless there’s been a recent update to fix things it’s unplayable. App version 2.7 iOS 16.6 ### 1/5 — Unplayable rip off *2023-03-15* Game freezes when you end your turn. Game freezes when you try to start the first tutorial mission. Rip off ### 1/5 — Does not work, do not buy *2023-03-13, version 2.7* Hangs up on mission after ending the turn. Appears developer has abandoned update to make work for newer IOS ## Frequently asked questions about Aliens versus Humans ### What is Aliens versus Humans: The Onslaught about? Aliens versus Humans: The Onslaught is a strategy game where you defend Earth from alien invaders. You will build bases globally to detect alien teleportation events, then send teams of soldiers to neutralize the threat and recover alien technology. Success requires research, manufacturing of better gear, and strategic deployment of your forces. ### What are the key features of this game? Key features include building up to 8 global bases, managing them with various facilities, researching and manufacturing gear, and equipping soldiers. The game offers diverse battle terrains, destructible environments, randomly generated maps, and soldiers whose stats improve with experience. ### How does the game handle monetization? The game is free to download and play, but it includes in-app purchases. These purchases likely offer ways to accelerate progress, acquire resources, or unlock cosmetic items, providing optional ways for players to enhance their experience. ### What kind of missions are available? The game offers both intense training missions and the main 'Onslaught' campaign. Training missions can be played through a story progression or designed by the player with custom terrains, soldiers, and weapons. The Onslaught involves global management and responding to alien threats. ### Is this game suitable for beginners? Yes, the game includes interactive mission tutorials and a quick tutorial to help new players get started. There are also four difficulty levels, including 'n00b', which allows players to ease into the game's mechanics and challenges at their own pace. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.7 — 2020-01-21 We ran the gauntlet and added support for all new iPhone and iPad screens. In 8 years, no one has found all of the Easter Eggs and no one has solved the puzzle from all of clues. Go forth. ### 2.6 — 2017-10-13 Some minor fixes from our last big update. Thanks for all of your support and feedback. ### 2.5 — 2017-05-24 It’s never too late to teach an old dog new tricks! With fresh new innards AvH is now compiled in shiny 64-bit glory. As well it supports all the new fangled screen sizes including: iphone 6, 6+, 7, 7+ and iPad Pro. A little known fact about AvH - in the dark deep recesses of our closet it’s still known to run on our iPhone 3GS. With 29 easter eggs in the game, no one has found them all. Will you be the one that stitches all of the clues together? ### 2.0.8 — 2013-06-14 + Soldiers can now be color-coded on the Soldiers screen so you can distinguish them while on the battle field. The colors do not effect their ability to be seen by aliens. + You can now disable the "Line of Fire" check. This allows you to shoot even if something is between the soldier and the target. Including other soldiers (so be careful). This is found off the Geoscape screen by touching Options, then Settings. Flick down near the bottom. + For those that want to speed up game play, you now have the option to buy in game currency. Note that the game balance has NOT changed - this is only for those that want to advance quicker than the game allows by default. + Lost your favorite soldier? Now you have the option to resurrect them after the mission ends. + iPhone 5 support - no more letter boxing. ### 2.0.5 — 2013-02-09 Added support for iCloud so for those with multiple devices, you can move saved games across them. We fixed an issue where SkyHoppers were misbehaving. We fixed an issue where swapping weapons with dead aliens had some unintended consequences. 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