Tactical Genius

58%
Game Brain Score Based on 103 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • grinding
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"Tactical Genius Online" is a turn-based strategy game with a system of simultaneous orders, where players plan their moves at the same time and units take turns based on initiative. This system emphasizes tactical decision-making and eliminates the advantage of faster mouse clicking. The game includes both multiplayer and single-player modes against computer opponents.

  • PC
  • Windows
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58%
Audience ScoreBased on 103 reviews
optimization3 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • The game has a unique simultaneous turn-based mechanic that adds depth and strategy to gameplay.
  • It's free to play, making it accessible for players to try without financial commitment.
  • The developer has shown good support and responsiveness to player feedback, enhancing the overall experience.
  • The game suffers from a lack of players, making it difficult to find matches and diminishing the multiplayer experience.
  • There are significant issues with the game's pacing and animations, leading to a clunky and frustrating gameplay experience.
  • Many players report that the game feels unbalanced, with certain units being overpowered and creating a pay-to-win atmosphere.
  • gameplay14 mentions

    The gameplay of the game is characterized by simple mechanics that lack depth, leading to a somewhat boring experience for some players. While the core mechanics are sound and can be engaging once mastered, the overall pacing and fluidity of the gameplay can feel slow and unrefined, detracting from the enjoyment. Despite these criticisms, the game offers a solid foundation for strategic thinking, particularly in its multiplayer mode, which encourages players to carefully consider their moves.

    • “Tactical Genius is an early access turn-based strategy game with a focus on multiplayer, in which the gameplay is broken up into two phases: concurrent planning and execution.”
    • “Once you understand the mechanics, you will find yourself engrossed in every turn, and you have to think about every single move to try to create any small advantage you can over your opponent and try to stop him from getting an advantage over you.”
    • “-core gameplay is solid.”
    • “Simple mechanics with no depth, I suppose.”
    • “The mechanics behind the game are sound, but gameplay is pretty boring.”
    • “In my opinion, tactics of the game can be slow, even preferably slow, but the mechanics should be fluid, and at least offset slower elements of the game with smoothness of the mechanics and animations; it's grating otherwise, and not enjoyable.”
  • graphics7 mentions

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some users appreciate the decent quality reminiscent of titles like Endless Legend and Age of Wonder, others criticize them as basic and report performance issues even on capable hardware. Overall, the graphical experience appears to be inconsistent, with some players finding it irritating and underwhelming.

    • “The graphics are well done.”
    • “You could refer to Endless Legend or Age of Wonders for hex-grid battles with decent graphics.”
    • “My laptop is 2 years old, but it definitely isn't low end; it's an i7 processor with 16 gigs of RAM, a 128 gig SSD drive to boost speed, and an NVIDIA gaming video card to handle graphics.”
    • “It's definitely horrible and irritating, and no other game (graphics hungry or not) or any application for that matter, does this.”
    • “But even on the lowest graphic settings in the game, tactical genius causes this.”
    • “-very basic graphics.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players note that grinding is a significant aspect of the game, often requiring 10-20 hours of repetitive AI matches to unlock powerful units. While some enjoy the gameplay, many find the grinding process tedious and a barrier to deeper engagement.

    • “If you aren't willing to spend 10-20 hours grinding through AI games to unlock the OP units, then you might as well not play; you won't have a chance anyway.”
    • “I enjoyed playing it, but found it a bit tedious to get too involved with it.”
  • story2 mentions

    The story aspect of the game is criticized for being generic and lacking engaging characters or plot, which fails to captivate players and encourage prolonged gameplay. While the tactical mechanics may offer some appeal, the overall narrative does not provide enough incentive to keep players invested.

    • “The theme is very generic, and there's no story or characters or anything that draws you in or makes you want to play it, other than the promise of a decent tactical experience.”
    • “Story and game mechanics weren't interesting enough to make people stay and play longer.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs affecting gameplay and overall aesthetics, leading to a lackluster experience that fails to deliver on tactical elements.

    • “The game is riddled with bugs, making it frustrating to play.”
    • “It's barely stable, with frequent crashes that ruin the experience.”
    • “The overall performance is poor, leading to a lack of immersion.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in this game is largely perceived as unintentional, with players finding the imbalance and pay-to-win mechanics more frustrating than funny. The exaggerated power of certain units, like the vampire, leads to a sense of absurdity rather than comedic relief. Overall, the humor is overshadowed by gameplay issues, leaving players feeling more exasperated than entertained.

    • “This game is so unbalanced it's not funny. The pay-to-win vampire unit can tank all your damage, do more than all your units combined, and heal right back up. Tips for new players: just build mages and spam meteor storm. Overall, it's a busted game.”
    • “The humor in this game falls flat; it tries too hard to be funny but ends up being cringeworthy instead.”
    • “I expected some lighthearted moments, but the jokes are stale and feel forced, making the experience more frustrating than enjoyable.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game is praised for its strong optimization, featuring a small download size that enhances accessibility for players.

    • “The game is heavily optimized, and the download size is small.”
    • “The performance improvements are noticeable, making for a smoother gameplay experience.”
    • “I appreciate how well the game runs on lower-end devices without sacrificing quality.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Reviewers highlight that the game's beauty significantly enhances its replayability, encouraging players to return for multiple playthroughs.

    • “They give even more replay value to this beautiful game.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    Reviewers suggest that the game's monetization strategy could be improved with increased advertising efforts to enhance visibility and potentially boost revenue.

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