Underplayed Gems

Global Defence Force: Tactics (2007)

Global Defence Force: Tactics cover
Developer
thinkArts
Publisher
D3 Publisher
Platforms
PlayStation 2
Genres
Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS)

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How it feels

A measured, grid-based slog of commanding troops turn by turn against swarming giant bugs, with brief animated payoffs breaking up the calculated planning.

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About

Players assume the role of GDF Commander and control GDF units in turn-based missions against the giant bug menace. Missions take place on 2D hex-maps, with attacks depicted by brief animated cutscenes.

Screenshots

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