Pedigree Tactics

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Pedigree Tactics is a single player tactical role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Schnauzer Schtudios LLC and was released on January 6, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

Pedigree Tactics is a combination Tactical RPG/Monster-breeder. Embark on a journey across a whimsical fantasy world with a cast of over 100 hand-drawn creatures to recruit and fuse. Each one has a unique set of abilities, resistances, and weaknesses across 11 elemental types. Battle in turn-based combat across over 20 maps, including elemental hazards that you'll have to adapt to or work aro…

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gameplay3 negative mentions

Unique and charming tactical RPG with monster-collecting and fusion mechanics providing diverse party compositions.
Appealing hand-drawn art style with humor and personality that grows on players despite some initial reservations.
Post-launch updates have fixed many bugs and added quality of life features, improving overall playability.

Early versions suffered from numerous bugs, missing quality of life features, and limited tactical complexity.
Combat is relatively simple with small party sizes and short matches, reducing strategic depth.
Some controller and UI issues remain, such as incomplete Steam Deck compatibility and limited battle speed options.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its nostalgic appeal, monster-fusing mechanics, and strategic depth reminiscent of classic tactical RPGs like Final Fantasy Tactics. However, some find the combat overly simplistic due to missing elements like terrain effects and equipment, which limits tactical variety. Overall, the core gameplay is fun and unique but somewhat hampered by these design shortcomings.
- “I've always wanted a tactical with breed mechanics, and it's a tactical with breed mechanics!”
- “The combat is too simplistic; lack of facing, terrain modifiers, height mechanics, equipable or consumable items makes it quite two-dimensional with limited tactical options.”
- “While the art style may be offputting to some at first, its charm quickly grows on you and is reminiscent of Dragon Quest in its flavor, and the gameplay feels right at home for those yearning for another Final Fantasy Tactics.”
- “With plenty of puns, spells, buffs, debuffs, and an endless amount of party compositions due to its monster-fusing mechanics, it's a criminal act to not have it in your library for the price it demands.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's hand-drawn graphics feature a charming art style reminiscent of classic RPGs like Dragon Quest, which may initially divide players but quickly grows on them. Reviewers appreciate its unique and playful visual design, adding to the overall enjoyment and appeal.
- “While the art style may be offputting to some at first, its charm quickly grows on you and is reminiscent of Dragon Quest in its flavor, and the gameplay feels right at home for those yearning for another Final Fantasy Tactics.”
- “Eng: I couldn't resist playing this rarity with such hand-drawn graphics.”
- “Really charming art style and fun to collect and fuse monsters.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the humor in the game enjoyable and unique, appreciating the funny art and monsters. The combination of humor and distinctive art style adds a fun and entertaining element to the gameplay.
- “The art and monsters are very funny and I love smashing them together to see what I get!”
- “I think the art and humor are good; I have never played a game with this art style before and it's fun.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story offers a charming, Dragon Quest-inspired experience that quickly wins players over despite initial impressions. With engaging gameplay reminiscent of Final Fantasy Tactics, the main story can be completed in about 4 hours, providing enjoyable content even before unlocking all monsters.
- “While the art style may be offputting to some at first, its charm quickly grows on you and is reminiscent of Dragon Quest in its flavor, and the gameplay feels right at home for those yearning for another Final Fantasy Tactics.”
- “Took me about 4 hours to beat the main story but had fun the whole way and I haven't unlocked every monster yet.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Replayability has improved significantly due to the addition of many quality-of-life features, making the game much more enjoyable and accessible for repeated playthroughs.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Pedigree Tactics suffers from numerous bugs and missing essential quality of life features, resulting in poor stability that hinders the overall gameplay experience.
- “Pedigree Tactics is currently far too buggy, and lacks many basic quality of life features to be worth playing in its current state.”