Tactics V: "Obsidian Brigade"
- August 7, 2019
- From Nothing Game Studios
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Tactics V: Obsidian Brigade" is a tactical RPG that pays homage to classic strategy games. Players command a brigade of units with varied abilities and weapons in turn-based battles across various environments. The game features a complex storyline, customizable characters, and strategic combat that requires careful resource management and positioning.
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Reviews
- The game offers a solid tactical RPG experience reminiscent of classic titles like Final Fantasy Tactics, with engaging gameplay and a deep battle system.
- Customization options for characters are extensive, allowing players to create unique builds and strategies.
- The developer is responsive and actively improving the game, which shows a commitment to enhancing the player experience.
- The user interface is cumbersome and requires excessive confirmation for actions, making gameplay feel tedious.
- The story and dialogue are often bland and poorly written, lacking the depth and engagement found in other modern SRPGs.
- There is a limited number of classes and abilities, which can make the gameplay feel repetitive and restrict strategic options.
- story21 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally considered generic and lacks depth, often drawing comparisons to "Final Fantasy Tactics" without offering significant originality or engagement. While there are interesting elements and a solid main plot, many players feel that the dialogue choices lack clear impact on the narrative, leading to a disjointed experience. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop to the tactical gameplay, which is where the game truly shines.
“What makes modern SRPGs enjoyable are all of the quality of life features, the beautiful HD art, the addictive tactical gameplay, and the engaging story.”
“The graphics are charming, the story is interesting, and the gameplay is tactical, rich, and engaging.”
“The main story is solid enough, though it feels like it is taking a few story points from FFT; I don't see that as a problem at all.”
“The story seems very standard stuff.”
“Story is not engaging at all.”
“It's like someone wrote the synopsis of the story/dialogue and nobody bothered to do anything else with it.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game evoke mixed reactions, with some players appreciating the charming retro pixel art and stylized visuals, while others criticize the low resolution and poor fidelity. Many users express a desire for more customization options to adjust the pixelation, though the overall art style is noted for its bold intent and engaging presentation. While the animations may not impress everyone, the unique blend of old-school aesthetics with modern elements has its appeal.
“The graphics are charming, the story is interesting, and the gameplay is tactical, rich, and engaging.”
“The visual style is obviously not for everyone, but it works out perfectly, given its bold intent: old-school pixel graphics fused with great 3D cel shading; along with perfect, logical menus presented by simple, ancient-looking PC text, which only adds to the sweet style.”
“The graphical style is crisp and evocative.”
“I am not a huge fan of low-res pixel graphics, but these seem even worse than normal.”
“It may be a personal preference, but I've always hated the pixelated 3D model art style; it looks horrid.”
“I love retro art styles and pixel art, but I have to request, please let us choose to unpixel everything, or at least the characters.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the modern SRPG is characterized by its tactical depth and engaging mechanics, particularly the unique spell-casting system that requires strategic planning. While some players find the overall gameplay to be fairly standard and lacking a compelling loop, many appreciate the quality of life features, beautiful art, and the enjoyable tactical experience it offers. Despite mixed opinions on presentation and story, the gameplay remains solid and fun for a significant portion of players.
“What makes modern SRPGs enjoyable are all of the quality of life features, the beautiful HD art, the addictive tactical gameplay, and the engaging story.”
“While the presentation might not be as appealing, even if it's really good quality pixel art, the gameplay itself is really solid, and I had a lot of fun with how much I've played.”
“The mechanics, especially when it comes to casting, were really nice as well. I like the fact that a mage has to 'concentrate' for a turn before he's able to cast spells, and in order to do this, you can either choose the spell you're going to be casting and the game will process it in 2 turns (1 concentrating turn, and 1 cast turn) or you can actually concentrate yourself for 1 turn and then instant cast the spell the next turn.”
“The gameplay itself is fairly standard SRPG fare.”
“I expect a little more focus on the mechanics in a game that's all about tactics.”
“For how standard the gameplay is, it just doesn't have a loop that feels good like other games in the genre.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, with repetitive actions requiring multiple confirmations that slow down gameplay. This has led to frustration, as it detracts from the overall enjoyment and potential of the game.
“The game is incredibly tedious.”
“Targeting is too tedious.”
“Every action must be confirmed and re-confirmed, so even taking a single turn is incredibly tedious.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is amplified by features like auto-meditate and auto-concentration, which add a comedic layer to gameplay. However, players note that these features require significant investment to function effectively, leading to some balance issues.
“The humor in this game is elevated by features like auto-meditate and auto-concentration, which, while requiring significant investment to unlock, add a hilarious twist to gameplay.”
“The witty dialogue and absurd scenarios had me laughing out loud, making every quest feel like a comedic adventure.”
“I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously; the quirky characters and ridiculous situations keep the humor fresh and entertaining.”
