Tactic Boxing

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"Tactic Boxing" is a boxing game featuring ragdoll physics, local multiplayer, and career and manager modes. Choose from 3 boxing styles and 9 skills, and train 40 unique boxers in the training camp. Battle against AI or in local multiplayer using mouse and keyboard or gamepad controls.

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Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
PvP Player versus Player - Fight against other players in real-time, often in arena-style combat
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

+11

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 314 reviews

gameplay20 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Tactic Boxing offers a nuanced difficulty and varied AI boxers, making each fight feel unique and challenging.
The game features enjoyable mechanics and physics, providing a satisfying boxing experience that rewards skill and strategy.
Customization options are appreciated, and the game is considered a hidden gem for boxing fans, especially given its affordable price.

The game suffers from poor controls, particularly with mouse and keyboard, making it nearly unplayable without a controller.
Many players find the AI behavior frustrating, with opponents often appearing overpowered or unrealistic in their actions.
The game is criticized for being bare bones, lacking essential features like online play, weight classes, and a more engaging career mode.

gameplay
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this boxing game is highly praised for its mechanics and tactical depth, offering a fun and engaging experience once players familiarize themselves with the controls. While the game lacks content and has some issues, such as a broken knockdown count and a rushed career mode, the core boxing mechanics are considered excellent, making it a standout title in the genre. Overall, players find the gameplay to be rewarding and reminiscent of classic boxing games, despite its barebones presentation.
- “Mechanically, the best boxing game I've ever played.”
- “The sliders and gameplay settings added in the last update make the in-ring experience nearly perfect.”
- “Gameplay-wise, I haven't had this much fun with a boxing game since Fight Night Champion; the fighting feels more simulation than FNC in a way I hadn't realized, don't let the graphics fool you.”
- “The count is broken; they don't even count to 10, it's mostly 8 or 7, and there's no mechanic for when you get knocked down, so all you can really do is pray that your fighter gets up, which is pretty dumb.”
- “As far as I'm concerned, there's no championship belts for the career mode as of right now. If anything, career mode seems so rushed, with no weight classes as well. If the dev would add the 5 belts system from real-life boxing and weight classes, then this would be a great boxing game, but as of right now, the career mode is just so underwhelming.”
- “I'd also like to say I made it to #9 before it got stale and boring for me, with some of the tediousness revolving around the issues mentioned above. Winning every fight via knockout within 1-4 rounds is not a skill issue; I could have kept going (and winning), albeit very tediously due to the oversights in gameplay.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally considered subpar and barebones, with some users noting a cheap appearance and poor optimization. However, many reviewers emphasize that the quality of graphics is secondary to the enjoyable and simulation-focused combat mechanics, which they find engaging and reminiscent of classic boxing games. Overall, while the visuals may not impress, the gameplay experience is highlighted as the main strength.
- “Well this is the 21st century version of that award-winning boxing game with all the physics and updated graphics!”
- “Sure, the graphics and presentation are extremely barebones, but the gameplay and mechanics are more simulation than that of Undisputed.”
- “Still, the graphics are kind of cheap and the optimization is not very impressive.”
- “Sure, the graphics and presentation are extremely barebones, but the gameplay and mechanics are more sim than that of Undisputed.”
- “Gameplay-wise, I haven't had this much fun with a boxing game since Fight Night Champion; the fighting feels more simulation than FNC in a way I hadn't realized, don't let the graphics fool you.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music aspect is minimalistic, allowing players to enjoy their own music while focusing on straightforward boxing gameplay. While this no-frills approach is appreciated, some players feel that the addition of main menu music and in-game commentary could enhance the overall experience.
- “Great game to play whilst listening to some music.”
- “This is no-frills boxing... no annoying music, no customizing your eyebrows... no fancy robes... just straight-up boxing skills!”
- “Nice to just turn up some music, smack some jaws, and enjoy the game.”
- “It could use some main menu music to get you hyped up and perhaps some in-game commentary or an announcer.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find significant replayability in quick fight mode, offering varied experiences, but the career mode lacks depth due to its repetitive fight path, which diminishes long-term engagement. Enhancements to the career mode could greatly improve overall replay value.
- “I'm getting plenty of replay value in quick fight mode alone.”
- “While the career does feel fun to play and is rewarding as you rank up, there doesn't feel like there is a lot of replayability here as the fight path is basically the same all the time.”
- “This would boost replayability infinitely.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The humor in the game is primarily derived from its amusing ragdoll physics, which create comical and unpredictable character movements that enhance the overall entertainment value.
- “The ragdoll physics are hilarious and lead to some of the funniest moments I've ever experienced in a game.”
- “I can't stop laughing at the ridiculous ragdoll animations; they add a whole new level of humor to the gameplay.”
- “The way characters flop around in the ragdoll system is pure comedy gold!”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as feeling like a quick cash grab, suggesting that it prioritizes profit over player experience.
- “It's not a bad game... it's just that it seems to me that the game is a quick cash grab.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received criticism, with users noting that it is not very impressive and that the graphics appear somewhat low-quality.
- “The graphics are kind of cheap, and the optimization is not very impressive.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report stability issues with the game, particularly with the analog controls, which occasionally glitch and require movement in the opposite direction than intended. This inconsistency can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration.
- “When I'm using the analog stick to move, sometimes it glitches and I have to move it in the opposite direction than normal.”
- “When I'm using the analog stick to move, sometimes it glitches and I have to move it in the opposite direction than normal.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, leading to a sense of boredom despite achieving high ranks. The ease of winning fights quickly contributes to the feeling that the gameplay lacks depth and excitement over time.
- “I made it to #9 before it got stale and boring for me due to the tediousness of the gameplay. Winning every fight via knockout within 1-4 rounds made it clear that it wasn't a skill issue; I could have kept going, but it felt very tedious because of the oversights in gameplay.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story mode features challenging encounters, as players may find themselves repeatedly struggling against initial opponents, leading to frustration.
- “I had lost 3 times in a row to the first character you face in story mode, and I was getting frustrated.”