BANCHOU TACTICS

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"Banchou Tactics" is a strategy RPG set in a Japanese high school ruled by gangs, inspired by Crows, River City Ransom, and Final Fantasy Tactics. As Taiga Arashi, navigate the power struggles between Sakae, Nakamura Technical, and Minato High Schools, with turn-based battles, special attacks, knockback system, and combo system. The game features high-quality 2D pixel art on 3D stages, immersing you in the world of Japanese gangsters.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

The game features an interesting tactical battle system with a unique blood type advantage mechanic that adds depth to strategy.
The art style and character designs are appealing, reminiscent of classic delinquent anime, which enhances the overall experience.
The game offers a fun and engaging gameplay loop with opportunities for grinding and character progression, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and quality of life issues, including freezing during gameplay and a confusing user interface that makes it hard to access character information.
There is a lack of mission and stage variety, which can lead to repetitive gameplay over time.
The story can be disjointed and lacks coherent development, making it difficult for players to stay invested in the narrative.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The game's story is generally considered decent and engaging, with players appreciating its tactical elements and additional features beyond the demo. However, some reviewers note that the narrative can feel disjointed and lacks clear progression, making it challenging to follow. Overall, players are enjoying the story mode, with many eager to explore further.
- “Interesting tactical battle game with a decent story line.”
- “I loved the demo, so I picked up the game. A few missions in, and the extra features and systems over the demo have already made me happy with my purchase.”
- “I'm only 3 story battles in and I'm loving it.”
- “The story jumps around like a ping pong ball that needs a truck to deliver plot development.”
- “The story jumps around like a ping pong ball that needs a truck to deliver plot development.”
- “Just wish there was a guide to unlock the characters and more mission and stage variety.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game; while some enjoy the process and find it rewarding, others feel it can become tedious, especially when item drops are scarce. The speedup feature is seen as insufficient by some, indicating a desire for more efficient grinding options. Overall, grinding is a significant aspect that can enhance or detract from the gaming experience depending on individual preferences.
- “The game needs some grinding, so the 1.5 speedup isn't good enough for me.”
- “I don't know if I'm unlucky or what, but I don't get drops of any item when grinding.”
- “Making the game a tedious grind.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is described as fun and engaging, encouraging strategic thinking about character positioning and strengths. Players particularly enjoy the innovative "blood type rock paper scissors" mechanic, which adds depth to the experience.
- “Gameplay is good and engaging, making you think hard about positioning and what your character excels at. I'm loving the blood type rock-paper-scissors idea.”
- “Fun gameplay so far.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
100%
The music in the game, though somewhat limited, effectively enhances the overall experience, complementing the gameplay and atmosphere.
- “The music, while limited, enhances the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
- “The diverse range of tracks keeps the gameplay engaging and immersive.”
- “The music, while limited, fits to enhance the experience.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are generally praised as nice, but there is some disagreement regarding their suitability for a turn-based strategy game.