Underplayed Gems

Special Tactics (2016)

Special Tactics cover
Developer
Beast Mode Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Free To Play, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.2 of 5, 129 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

Special Tactics delivers a fast-paced, tactical-action experience with streamlined controls and carefully balanced combat that rewards strategic planning and quick reflexes.

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What players say

Players praise Special Tactics as a free tactical gem with deep gameplay, but warn that its complex tutorials pile on concepts without practice, making it hard to learn. Some report cheaters in multiplayer, and weapon progression relies on gamble crates rather than direct purchase.

Screenshots

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