Yeah I think this will probably be my xmas treat to myself and pick it up closer to xmas day. The demo's fantastic, it also has full controller support and actually works pretty well from my time with it as far as I can tell. Feels a bit different as you are directly controlling the characters too. I must pick up the devs previous game The Last Tinker also, heard that wasn't too bad either.
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Shadow Tactics announced (Daedalic) - Commandos/Desperados style tactic game
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More_Badass
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Wait, when you play with a gamepad, you control the characters directly?
Yup, it works pretty smoothly too.
I played some this after seeing Feudal Japan + Commandos an couldn't resist. https://youtu.be/7g8xK91ghb4 It's so, so much better than I was expecting. BTW I'm not good at stealth, so don't judge too harshly!
I also think the shadow execute tactic is pure genius. Really awesome pulling off a 3 person Shadow Tactic.
I also think the shadow execute tactic is pure genius. Really awesome pulling off a 3 person Shadow Tactic.
More_Badass
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That's pretty interesting. Different gameplay for different controls. I mean, switching from click-to-move to direct control probably changes the feel of the game quite a bit
Good it's gaining some traction, the dev' was saying it was hard to get press coverage (and why the demo I suppose).
This game is definitely a day1 affair for me. Didn't even yet try the demo but read all I could and watched gameplay footages and it looked very cool.
Regarding the price you're guessing it right.
This game is definitely a day1 affair for me. Didn't even yet try the demo but read all I could and watched gameplay footages and it looked very cool.
Regarding the price you're guessing it right.
The Illiterati
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Oh my god! I loved Commandos and Desperados back in the day! I didn't even remember how much I missed them! This is so bought!
afternoon delight
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From RPS no less? Wow. I saw it was releasing soon but these words grabbed my attention hard. I think the game looks incredible as well.
I really enjoyed this, thanks a lot!
Green Yoshi
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You are right. It will be released for PS4 and Xbox One in 2017.
Different developer. Daedelic is only publishing this.
Green Yoshi
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Have you played Star Trek: Away Team?
No I haven't but I was mostly speaking in recent terms. Like even the smallest sub-genre had its revival in the last 10 years of the indie and DD revolution but this particular genre was completely glossed over.
Maybe because this is a very difficult genre to make a good game in?
Satellite Reign was decent.
I mean, I'd have been happy with everyone just copying Desperados, but instead they ruined that series with a passion.
Caesar III
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I guess I need to get this this week. 
Damn, I wanted to buy fewer games.
Damn, I wanted to buy fewer games.The Illiterati
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I thought I'd bump the thread by saying this is out right now and 35.99 (-10% Release Date discount). 4.5 GB. I bought it, hope others who are interested will too!
forgeforsaken
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Gonna grab it today, any more reviews surface?
Downloading it :]
Here for some reviews: http://steamcommunity.com/app/418240/discussions/0/152390014778489091/
Caesar III
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Mine arrives tomorrow
The Illiterati
Member
Only played the first level(never played the demo), and the game is so good for fans of Commandos. I'm sure this will hook new players as well. I'm impressed at how well done the UI, tips and controls are. Everything feels like care was put into it. Some of the extra challenges seem insane at first look as well, so some long term replay value for the hardcore(don't touch any bushes???).
I think this is a surprise shoo in for my top ten, it's just such a solid package and feels good to play.
I think this is a surprise shoo in for my top ten, it's just such a solid package and feels good to play.
Django.Mango
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German gaming site 4players gave it a 8.5 (gold award)
Pros
- real time tactics à la Commandos
- pretty scenery of old Japan
- good move and hide system
- characters with different strengths
- good integration of verticals like roofs
- cool traps, tricks and fallacies
- considerate guardsmen, being respnsive to footprints
- very large areas with alternative goals
- rotatable and zoomable camera
- arbitrary keys, adjustable controls
- good integrated tutorial and hints
- english and japanes language
- save and load anytime
- three difficulty levels
Cons
- story doesnt gain that much momentum?
- No skill or equipment development
- sometimes inconsequent restriction in climbing/opening doors?
- brutal/subtile style of play without consequences
- No building interiors
- ̶n̶̶o̶̶ ̶̶g̶̶e̶̶r̶̶m̶̶a̶̶n̶̶ ̶̶l̶̶a̶̶n̶̶g̶̶u̶̶a̶̶g̶̶e̶
"If you like your realtime tactics with a flavor of old school like Commandos or Desperados then you can look forward to intense infiltration with challenging missions and superb AI."
http://www.4players.de/4players.php/dispbericht/PC-CDROM/Test/37567/82233/0/Shadow_Tactics_Blades_of_the_Shogun.html
Out of nowhere!
Pros
- real time tactics à la Commandos
- pretty scenery of old Japan
- good move and hide system
- characters with different strengths
- good integration of verticals like roofs
- cool traps, tricks and fallacies
- considerate guardsmen, being respnsive to footprints
- very large areas with alternative goals
- rotatable and zoomable camera
- arbitrary keys, adjustable controls
- good integrated tutorial and hints
- english and japanes language
- save and load anytime
- three difficulty levels
Cons
- story doesnt gain that much momentum?
- No skill or equipment development
- sometimes inconsequent restriction in climbing/opening doors?
- brutal/subtile style of play without consequences
- No building interiors
- ̶n̶̶o̶̶ ̶̶g̶̶e̶̶r̶̶m̶̶a̶̶n̶̶ ̶̶l̶̶a̶̶n̶̶g̶̶u̶̶a̶̶g̶̶e̶
"If you like your realtime tactics with a flavor of old school like Commandos or Desperados then you can look forward to intense infiltration with challenging missions and superb AI."
http://www.4players.de/4players.php/dispbericht/PC-CDROM/Test/37567/82233/0/Shadow_Tactics_Blades_of_the_Shogun.html
Out of nowhere!
Daedelic published it only, it was developed by Mimimi Productions
More_Badass
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I'll do one unless someone wants to
Nice.