Ubik

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Ubik is a 1998 strategy game set in a near-future world of genetic engineering and psychic-powered mercenaries. You play Joe Chip, a contractor managing a team of specialists with unique combat and PSI abilities. The goal is to sabotage rival corporations while defending clients from industrial espionage. Missions require balancing weapon upgrades, psychic tactics, and squad composition against time and resource limits. The narrative follows Joe’s work for Runciter Associates in Los Angeles, navigating corporate conspiracies and psi-adjacent tech. Though it missed commercial expectations at launch, Ubik has grown a dedicated following among retro strategy fans. Its blend of tactical planning and sci-fi espionage feels distinct for late-90s games, with players praising its creative unit customization and atmospheric setting. The PlayStation and PC versions remain playable through emulation, offering a niche but polished experience for those into turn-based management with a cyberpunk twist.