Tactical Genius

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Tactical Genius is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Pixeltales.ru and was released on January 20, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

"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.

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Audience ScoreBased on 102 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 anyone interested in tactical strategy games.
The developer is responsive and helpful, providing good support and updates to improve the game.

The game suffers from a lack of players, making it difficult to find matches and enjoy the multiplayer experience.
There are significant issues with the user interface and overall game mechanics, leading to a frustrating experience.
Many players report that the game feels unbalanced and has pay-to-win elements, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
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The gameplay of Tactical Genius 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 pacing and fluidity of the gameplay can detract from enjoyment, especially during slower tactical phases. Overall, the game offers a solid foundation for strategy enthusiasts, but it may not hold the interest of all players due to its limited features and slower pace.
- “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.”
- “Despite the fact that this game is free to play, there is no pay-to-win mechanic.”
- “Simple mechanics with no depth, I suppose.”
- “The mechanics behind the game are sound, but gameplay is pretty boring.”
- “In my opinion, the tactics of the game can be slow, even preferably slow, but the mechanics should be fluid. At least offset slower elements of the game with smoothness of the mechanics and animations; it's grating otherwise and not enjoyable.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some users appreciate the decent quality reminiscent of titles like Endless Legend and Age of Wonders, 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 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.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that grinding is a significant aspect of the game, often requiring 10-20 hours of repetitive gameplay to unlock powerful units, which can feel tedious and may deter some from fully engaging with the experience. While some enjoy the game, the extensive grinding can be a barrier to entry for others.
- “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.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for being generic and lacking engaging characters or a compelling narrative, which fails to captivate players and encourage prolonged gameplay. While the tactical mechanics may offer some appeal, the overall storytelling 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.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's stability is criticized for being buggy and visually unappealing, leading to a lackluster experience that fails to deliver on tactical gameplay.
- “The game is pretty buggy and lacks any real tactical depth.”
- “It's bland and not visually appealing, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “Stability issues make it frustrating to play, as crashes and glitches are frequent.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 effectiveness of certain units, like the vampire, adds to the sense of absurdity rather than comedic relief. Overall, the humor stems from the game's flaws rather than intentional comedic elements.
- “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.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's high replayability, noting that its beauty and engaging elements encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “They give even more replay value to this beautiful game.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users feel that the monetization strategy could be improved through increased advertising efforts.