SPECWAR Tactics

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SPECWAR Tactics is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Applesauce Dev and was released on January 13, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Specwar Tactics" is a strategy game where you command a NATO special operations force to assist a country in crisis, with the goal of taking back cities from terrorists and insurgents. Customize your soldiers and utilize stealth, close quarters battle tactics, and fire and maneuver to overcome enemy forces. Manage soldier trainings and facility upgrades to continually improve your team.

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Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

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The game features a unique blend of military tactics and management mechanics, allowing players to engage in a dynamic campaign reminiscent of games like Door Kickers and Jagged Alliance.
Despite its rough edges, the game shows great potential and has a dedicated developer who is responsive to community feedback and actively working to improve the game.
The low cost of the game makes it an accessible option for players interested in tactical military shooters, and it offers a good challenge for those looking to practice their military tactics.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, crashes, and poor controls, which can significantly hinder the gameplay experience and lead to lost progress.
Graphics and animations are low quality, and the overall presentation feels unpolished, making it seem more like an early access title than a finished product.
AI behavior is often lacking, leading to frustrating gameplay moments where both allied and enemy units fail to engage effectively, detracting from the tactical experience.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally considered low quality, with janky animations and limited resolution options, which has frustrated some players. While some users acknowledge that graphics are not the most important aspect, the overall visual presentation is seen as lacking, especially in comparison to other titles.
- “Before playing any game, the first thing I do is go into the settings and pick the graphical settings I prefer.”
- “Game graphics are good for the price range.”
- “Animations are pretty janky, the graphics are quite low quality (not that graphics matter that much) but worst of all, is the controls, which are fairly buggy.”
- “I get that graphically the game is not amazing looking and I am fine with that, but why it won't allow me to increase my screen resolution is beyond me.”
- “The graphics and sound are worse but that's fine.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its unique campaign mechanics and integration of various features that enhance the experience, making it a standout in the milsim/tactics genre. However, players express a desire for more early-game weapon variety to increase dynamism and reduce waiting times for research completion. Overall, the mechanics, including level height switching, contribute positively to the gameplay experience.
- “Adding more variety to this first tier, for example, the AK-47 and the MP-5, would make early gameplay more entertaining and dynamic, rather than waiting for 'days' (cycles) for the research to complete, just to have the option of playing stealthy.”
- “The game has lots of mechanics that I always wished were together, and it came out quite well.”
- “The game mechanics for switching level height are Q/E.”
- “But, still well worth the $10 price tag in my opinion, and I think it's a hidden gem in the milsim/tactics game genre, that if nothing else has some really unique campaign mechanics I'd love to see adopted in other games in the future.”
- “The game has lots of mechanics that I always wished were together and it came out quite well.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for lacking a satisfying conclusion, as completing a campaign simply restarts it without any acknowledgment or new content, leading to repetitive gameplay. Additionally, players have noted issues with mission execution and interface clarity, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “This needs some polishing on missions (took out a bunch of patrols but it still says I did none) and the on-ship interface could use some work, but this is a great game already.”
- “The story lacks depth and coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The missions need polishing; I completed several objectives, but the game still indicated I had done none.”
- “During my first mission, I attempted a ship boarding, but I couldn't see inside the ship, which made the experience frustrating.”
humor
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The humor in the game is largely derived from the frustration players experience due to the lack of a post-game celebration, leading to repetitive gameplay. Some users suggest that this frustration can be entertaining for content creators, as it provides opportunities for comedic moments during gameplay, particularly when playing on higher difficulty levels. Overall, while the game may not be intentionally funny, it offers a unique comedic angle through player reactions and interactions.
- “If you are a YouTuber or VTuber and like indie shooting games, play this on realistic mode so you can make hilarious videos of yourself raging at how low your IQ is, with your viewers backseating about your lack of savant mastery in warfare control strategy.”
- “There is no 'post game'; once you finish a campaign, it simply restarts. There's no congratulatory message, no credits, nothing—just a campaign restart. I guess it's good to do the same unfunny missions again and again without unlocking anything new?”
- “The humor in this game falls flat, making the repetitive missions feel even more tedious.”
- “I expected some funny moments, but instead, I was met with a lack of creativity that made the experience dull.”
stability
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The game's stability is criticized for janky animations, low-quality graphics, and particularly buggy controls, which significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “Animations are pretty janky, the graphics are quite low quality (not that graphics matter that much), but worst of all, the controls are fairly buggy.”