- July 23, 2015
- Beast Mode Games
Special Tactics
A top-down, turn-based tactical battler with a solid core and not much content to go around it, Special Tactics has the beginnings of something great that it can’t quite parlay into excellence.
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Special Tactics is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Beast Mode Games and was released on July 23, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.
ST brings the most intense, tactical-action experience to Steam. Select your custom loadout, plan out strategies and accomplish your objectives. Deep Campaign, Addictive Survival mode and unrivaled multiplayer including Squads (1 vs 1, 2 vs 2, 2 vs 1)
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- Deep and engaging tactical gameplay with unique unit abilities and turn-based planning phases that encourage strategic thinking.
- Varied game modes including campaign, survival, and multiplayer, with a comprehensive tutorial that helps players learn complex mechanics.
- Good core gameplay mechanics and addictiveness; multiplayer is fun especially with friends, and the developers are active and responsive.
- Multiplayer player base is very small or almost dead, leading to difficulty finding matches and unfair matchmaking with high-ranked players.
- The game suffers from bugs, freezes, and clunky UI design; it feels unfinished and in need of polish and more content updates.
- Weapon progression and balancing are problematic, with expensive items and unfair advantages like silenced gear, leading to imbalanced and frustrating gameplay.
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15 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe gameplay offers a compelling mix of fast-paced action and tactical depth, with unique unit abilities, varied mechanics, and turn-based squad commands that require strategic planning. While some find movement and combat clunky, the engaging mechanics and fluid gameplay provide addictive, tense multiplayer and single-player experiences. Overall, it rewards thoughtful decision-making and adapts well to players seeking both excitement and strategy.
“Gameplay wise, it's a perfect blend of fast-paced action while still retaining some tactical knowledge.”
“The game has many different mechanics from grenade deployment, boosters (these are free every round, no IAPs), movement, vision tracking and more.”
“+ Very tactical gameplay as each unit has unique weapons and abilities which forces you to play each one a certain way in order to take advantage of their strengths and weaknesses.”
“The movement and combat mechanics are clunky and awkward.”
“Wish the shotguns weren't literally blind, but the gameplay is fascinating!”
“The gameplay is turn based: you send orders for your squad of four members, then when you end your turn, your opponent does the same.”
Special Tactics
A top-down, turn-based tactical battler with a solid core and not much content to go around it, Special Tactics has the beginnings of something great that it can’t quite parlay into excellence.
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A tactical military game in large spaces with the mentality of small ones. Not a bad game, but definitely not one of the better ones within this genre.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Special Tactics is a strategy game.
Special Tactics is available on PC, Phone, iPad, iPhone and others.
Special Tactics was released on July 23, 2015.
Special Tactics was developed by Beast Mode Games.
Special Tactics has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked Special Tactics for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.
Special Tactics is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.
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