Sabre Team (2021)

Developer: Krisalis Software
Publisher: Ziggurat
Platforms: Windows
Genres: RPG, Strategy
Rating: 1.7 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 56 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow, deliberate tactical puzzle where every move must be carefully weighed against punishing odds.

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What players say

Players are split on the DOS version of Sabre Team. Many say it is inferior to the Amiga original, with an unfair AI that shoots through smoke and walls. Longtime fans call it a nostalgic classic similar to early X-COM, but newcomers find the UI frustrating and the difficulty punishing.

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