Tactical Breach Wizards

98%
Game Brain Score Based on 6,658 reviews
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  • humor
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"Tactical Breach Wizards" is a turn-based tactics game where you lead a team of renegade wizards in kevlar to unravel a conspiracy plot. Each wizard has unique abilities, and you can combo spells for satisfying results. With a story-driven campaign of about 14 hours, you can experiment freely and rewind mistakes, allowing for creative problem-solving.

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  • Windows
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98%
Audience ScoreBased on 6,658 reviews
story1,494 positive mentions
grinding22 negative mentions
  • Engaging and humorous writing with well-developed characters.
  • Fun and challenging tactical gameplay that feels more like a puzzle game.
  • Unique mechanics, including the ability to rewind actions, allowing for experimentation and creativity.
  • Some players may find the game too easy, especially on normal difficulty.
  • The story can feel a bit rushed towards the end, lacking depth in certain areas.
  • Limited replayability for some, as the main campaign is relatively short.
  • story3,337 mentions

    The story of "Tactical Breach Wizards" is widely praised for its engaging narrative, witty dialogue, and well-developed characters, blending humor with serious themes. Players appreciate the clever integration of gameplay mechanics with the storyline, allowing for a unique experience that keeps them invested throughout the campaign. While the main plot is straightforward, it features unexpected twists and character arcs that resonate emotionally, making it a standout element of the game.

    • “The story and dialogue were much better than one might expect.”
    • “The writing is exceptional, and the way the story unfolds is well-paced and enjoyable.”
    • “The story is engaging, but also funny.”
    • “The story is a little all over the place, but you can skip it all and just play if you want to.”
    • “The story kind of drags on especially when the character progression may put you off.”
    • “The story is also quite solid, balancing emotional and comedic beats.”
  • gameplay2,325 mentions

    The gameplay of "Tactical Breach Wizards" has been widely praised for its engaging mechanics, which blend tactical turn-based strategy with puzzle-solving elements. Players appreciate the rewind feature that allows for experimentation without penalty, making the game feel less punishing and more accessible. The combination of unique character abilities, clever level design, and witty writing creates a satisfying experience that encourages creative problem-solving and keeps the gameplay fresh throughout the campaign.

    • “Gameplay is amazing, the main rewind/foresee gimmick is so nice to play around with, you get to see 'is this a horrible idea or a genius strategy?' happen in seconds instead of however long it would take to reset the entire level.”
    • “The gameplay is fun and smart, flexible and dynamic, while feeling balanced.”
    • “Great gameplay, fantastic writing, and the confidence goals work as awesome side objectives, should you find the main game too easy.”
    • “The gameplay is basically a trial-and-error exercise of testing out a combination of actions (that are poorly communicated by the UI), assessing the result, and rewinding and repeating until it works.”
    • “But if you are expecting an XCOM derivative or a classic turn-based tactical game from a gameplay perspective, then you will probably be disappointed.”
    • “The rewind mechanic is both a blessing and a curse - it eliminates a lot of the frustration that comes with tactics games, but it completely eliminates the tension as well, which is often the most enjoyable part.”
  • humor1,794 mentions

    The humor in "Tactical Breach Wizards" is widely praised for its clever writing and engaging dialogue, often eliciting genuine laughter from players. Reviewers highlight the balance between lightheartedness and serious themes, with characters that are both funny and relatable. The game's witty banter and absurd scenarios, such as defenestration, contribute to its charm, making it a standout in the tactical puzzle genre.

    • “The dialogue is exactly the kind of funny, snappy wit needed to break up the difficult combats and more serious plot and personal elements present in the game.”
    • “I was originally hoping for more XCOM, and was surprised to find that not only was it more XCOM, but I was invested in the story and laughing at the dialogue from start to finish.”
    • “The writing is genuinely funny and the gameplay is enjoyable.”
    • “And the dialogues are a slog of unfunny jokes you have to wade through.”
    • “The main character is a prissy girl boss and everything she says is supposed to be funny (I think), but it comes off as holier than thou and condescending, and every other line is an unnecessary quirky one-liner.”
    • “Only big issue I have is the dialogue writing; it's not Forspoken level but more the quirky D&D character sort of area, with unfunny jokes that interrupt exposition and descriptions of items with zany lines. I don't hate that style, but there's an art to it, and I really don't think the game does it well.”
  • graphics456 mentions

    The graphics of the game have been widely praised for their unique and charming art style, which blends low-poly aesthetics with vibrant colors and clever design. Reviewers appreciate the clarity and readability of the visuals, which enhance the gameplay experience without overwhelming players. Overall, the art direction is seen as a strong point, contributing to the game's engaging atmosphere and humor.

    • “The art style is unique, and the animation is buttery smooth.”
    • “The graphics are minimalistic, yet so beautiful.”
    • “The art style is fresh and vibrant, the characters are well-rounded and unique, and the soundtrack and design are excellently executed.”
    • “The low-poly graphics are charming, but sometimes it feels like things lack detail and polish, with certain scenes being quite forgettable.”
    • “If you're looking for AAA-tier graphics, go elsewhere, but they do their job well and never felt clunky to me.”
    • “It's inoffensive at best, but at worst can feel somewhat sterile, similar to Heat Signature (though thankfully, this game's graphics still manage to be more expressive than Heat Signature).”
  • music165 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, while others noted its repetitiveness and lack of variety. Some players found the soundtrack engaging and fitting for the game's tone, contributing to an immersive atmosphere, while a few felt it was bland or forgettable. Overall, the music is generally considered good, but there are calls for more diverse tracks to prevent it from becoming monotonous during extended play sessions.

    • “A wonderfully charming experience crafted with an absolutely astounding amount of care, from the gameplay balance of the various characters, enemies, and encounters, to the soundtrack that gets you in the urban fantasy headspace, to the charming writing and worldbuilding that leaves you craving more at every moment.”
    • “The soundtrack has a nice beat to it and is fitting with the scenes and combat it's used in.”
    • “The music is great, too; I particularly enjoyed how there are tracks for both the planning/dialogue before a breach, and after.”
    • “Audio is limited to a basic ambient soundtrack and essential sound effects.”
    • “The music is pretty bland and repetitive.”
    • “The lackluster soundtrack is completely forgettable.”
  • emotional152 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a masterful blend of humor and heartfelt storytelling, with players noting its ability to tackle serious themes while maintaining a lighthearted tone. The characters are well-developed and relatable, leading to genuine emotional investment and impactful moments that resonate deeply. Overall, the writing is praised for its wit and emotional depth, making the experience both entertaining and touching.

    • “The interplay between characters and their struggles to understand themselves and each other is fun and heartwarming, and the game deals with serious personal themes without pushing them under the rug.”
    • “Behind the quirky humor and the tactical puzzle-solving combat lies an incredibly well-written story - sometimes funny, sometimes heart-breaking.”
    • “The writing does a great job of balancing levity and seriousness such that the two aspects enhance each other, rather than compete for the emotional real estate.”
  • replayability146 mentions

    The game offers a solid level of replayability through optional objectives, challenge missions, and a level editor, allowing players to experiment with different strategies and character combinations. While it may not reach the replayability heights of titles like XCOM due to its lack of procedural generation, many players find the engaging puzzles and varied gameplay enough to warrant multiple playthroughs. Overall, the combination of a compelling narrative and diverse gameplay options contributes to a satisfying replay experience.

    • “One of the few games that has true replayability.”
    • “Top tier worldbuilding, excellent character and dialogue writing, fun gameplay loop with plenty of replayability in the dream world challenges.”
    • “I just finished the game, but there's a good deal of replayability; there are plenty of optional goals to go back to and complete, and even after that there's a level editor, as well as the option to go back and get silly and experimental.”
    • “Do note you'll probably have less replay value than a game like XCOM, because there isn't any RNG or procedurally-generated levels.”
    • “There's not much replayability after completing the harder difficulty, but the worldbuilding and characters keep bringing me back.”
    • “In the end it doesn't have much in terms of replayability, but that one playthrough is really satisfying.”
  • character development107 mentions

    Character development in the game is highly praised, with reviewers noting the depth and uniqueness of each character, as well as their engaging dialogue and interactions. The balance of humor and serious storytelling enhances the emotional arcs, making the characters relatable and memorable. Overall, the meticulous attention to character design and development contributes significantly to the game's appeal, creating a rich narrative experience.

    • “I’m amazed at how well this game manages to balance out the ability to be silly and funny all the time, while also telling a great story with proper character development, serious stakes, and drama.”
    • “The five main characters go through a surprising amount of meaningful and satisfying character development over the course of the story, and everything wraps up with a bow in the end--and you get some say in that ending, too.”
    • “The game strikes an excellent balance of incorporating humor - lots of it - without undermining the stakes of the narrative and the impact of key moments of character development.”
    • “The game doesn't take itself seriously like XCOM, but each character gets their own mix of character development and philosophizing while you set out to save the world as a team.”
    • “There’s a lot of tongue-in-cheek quippy banter that just doesn’t seem to mesh well with the times the game tries to tell a serious story with serious character development.”
    • “I've not finished the story yet, and while it's nothing terribly special so far, the world building and character development makes up for what the story lacks.”
  • optimization35 mentions

    The game is highly praised for its optimization, running smoothly even on low-end hardware and maintaining solid frame rates without significant bugs. Players appreciate the low poly art style, which contributes to performance efficiency, and the forgiving gameplay mechanics that allow for strategic experimentation. However, some users noted minor issues with controller support and battery consumption on portable devices.

    • “It is well optimized and doesn't have bugs (didn't encounter any), also nice to mention light and easy to understand humor in dialogs between characters.”
    • “I can also add that it runs smoothly on a really low-end computer (old Ryzen 5 2400G CPU with an integrated GPU) with max graphics, which is neat.”
    • “The turn-based combat system and ability to rewind up to your last completed turn allows you to look for optimization in your strategy and try crazy stuff just to see if it works without fear of failing the level.”
    • “I did find the controller scheme to be somewhat confusing / unoptimized.”
    • “Only areas I'd really point out for improvement are controller support and minor optimization.”
    • “On the optimization side, playing it burns through the battery way faster than I'd expect for a game like this, not sure what's happening there.”
  • grinding25 mentions

    Overall, players have mixed feelings about grinding in the game. While some appreciate the engaging challenges and entertaining dialogue that break up gameplay, others find certain aspects tedious, especially during longer sessions or on higher difficulty levels. The game is generally seen as enjoyable and creative, with grinding elements that can feel repetitive but are not overly burdensome for those who prefer shorter play sessions.

    • “No grinding, no sweating, just fun.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The story itself is pretty mid (from what I gleaned from the first few levels. I didn't care enough to actually keep with it) and is weaved into the game in such a way that even if you wanted to skip it, you'd find it tedious to do so.”
    • “My only gripe with the game at the moment is that if you've made a ton of moves in a given turn, but maybe want to redo your turn as a whole, your only option is just repeatedly clicking rewind, which can get tedious when some levels can have you do up to 10+ moves in a turn.”
    • “I found the difficulty to be manageable but tedious, likely because I played on the hardest difficulty but I still thought it was worth mentioning.”
  • atmosphere17 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its fun, light-hearted tone combined with deep worldbuilding and engaging dialogue, creating an enjoyable and immersive experience. Players appreciate the attention to detail in the art and character design, which enhances the overall vibe, although some note that the music fails to contribute effectively to the atmosphere. Overall, the game is described as a blast to play, with a chill environment that encourages exploration and creativity.

    • “Light-hearted but deep, great style, great atmosphere, and a blast to play.”
    • “The worldbuilding and atmosphere are great.”
    • “Just a blast to play, from the characters, the puzzles and the atmosphere, you feel the immense amount of passion and talent that went into the game.”
    • “The music, however, is so lackluster that I almost forgot it existed—failing really hard at setting up the desired atmosphere.”
    • “I felt like this game had no atmosphere or immersion for that reason.”
    • “But the faction that really blew me away with their appearance and atmosphere was the chapel levels.”
  • stability15 mentions

    Overall, the game demonstrates impressive stability, with users reporting minimal to no bugs, crashes, or freezes during gameplay. It runs smoothly on platforms like the Steam Deck, providing a seamless experience, although some minor visual glitches and sound issues have been noted. The game's solid performance and bug-free environment contribute to a highly enjoyable gaming experience.

    • “The fact it’s mostly bug free is a testament to what they’ve achieved here, and an absolute joy to play on Steam Deck.”
    • “Add in great tactical gameplay in a tight, clean, bug-free package... love it.”
    • “All in all, Tactical Breach Wizards is a wild, fun, and surprisingly bug-free ride throughout, and it's definitely, 100% worth its price.”
    • “Currently the store page for the demo is buggy - try the following (credit to the discussions forum):”
    • “The fonts are a bit too small and the button sounds appear to not load correctly and just sound like static glitches to me.”
    • “Although some ugly glitches here and there, it is pleasant all the same.”
  • monetization7 mentions

    Tactical Breach Wizards is praised for its player-friendly monetization approach, featuring no microtransactions or predatory practices. The game's honest advertising effectively communicates its value, contributing to a polished and enjoyable experience without any player-hostile behaviors.

    • “The game is polished, stable, and bug-free, with no microtransactions.”
    • “There are no microtransactions or any player-hostile behavior.”
    • “Refunded based on incorrect advertising.”
    • “No microtransactions, FOMO, or weird monetization practices either.”
    • “The game's advertising is brutally honest.”
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Play time

20hMedian play time
21hAverage play time
13-25hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 37 analyzed playthroughs

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