has a legacy that's hard to beat when it comes to tactics games, but not every title in the franchise lives up to its highest standards. The ideal experience should be challenging but fair and have a story and gameplay that emphasize exciting new ideas while sticking to the best elements of the formula. Fortunately, the series has managed this feat quite a number of times by now, providing plenty of great options across several decades of games.
There's no strong consensus as to what the very best games are, as distinguishing between the stronger games can come down largely to personal preference. The school simulation elements of could be either a big draw or a turn-off, for example, and the same goes for the nail-biting difficulty of At the end of the day, however, there are definitely some games that bring the whole package together better than others.
laid some of the groundwork for , particularly in bringing back a world map that had grinding potential. It's also a contender for the easiest game in the series, although, like, it's possible to simply avoid using some of the mechanics and characters that make it trivial. It isn't a standout as far as the characters, but it sticks the landing in most other regards, making it a solid choice all around.
can be a bit of a divisive entry in the series, thanks in no small part to the Pokémon-style split release decision that fractured two sides of the story into and The character also feel a bit gimmicky and two-dimensional, doubling down on cartoonish aspects that didn't overly emphasize. dodges some of the criticisms that received, however, and the legitimate challenge, exciting maps, and strong iterations on core gameplay mechanics make battles consistently engaging to take on.
is a remake of the second game in the series, and its faithfulness is a selling point that comes with some drawbacks. It's easiest to summarize it as an inverse of — the map design is the weakest of the 3DS entries, but the story and characters are top-notch. It isn't a good game to start the series with, but veterans are likely to find to be a particularly rewarding entry overall.
is the direct sequel to a particularly acclaimed game in the series, and it can struggle with living up to the consistency of its predecessor. When not holding this comparison against it, however, it has plenty of thrilling battles and some truly memorable challenges. The latter component is what can make it more satisfying for true tacticians, and the appeal of seeing the conclusion of a grand story is undeniable.
might be the most feared game in the franchise, but among those who have actually played it, it's also one of the most loved. This challenging game makes use of a fair share of mechanics
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is the freshly announced upcoming entry in the popular racing management series, and the newest entry is finally adding a much-requested feature that could transform the game experience. Althoughthe franchise has only been around for a few years, it hasn't had much trouble building a pedigree as the official management game for the Formula series of racing championships. The racing series also features some management aspects in a My Team career mode, but it's a significantly less robust approach than what offers.
is a game with plenty of strategic possibilities, but there's one key aspect of tactics that has been misrepresented from the start. Some areas where the game can be confusing have to do with bugs present at its launch, like the armor issue that has rendered heavy armor significantly less useful than intended. On the other end, however, some information can be deliberately withheld with the intention of making the game easier to get into rather than harder.
has a variety of weapons that are exciting to use, but the thrill factor doesn't always correspond directly to actual utility in the fight against Terminids and Automatons. Rather than experimenting with some of the more flavorful options, many soldiers have ended up sticking to tried and true basics like the SG-225 Breaker, a shotgun with a track record of getting the job done. This hasn't been an ideal balance for the game, but new changes have shifted things around enough for some weapons that weren't viable before to look like reasonable options.
might be widely recognized for the elements that it borrows from other games, but there's at least one key area where it's trying to take its own path. As a survival crafting game that tosses the basics of the franchise into a world with base-building, guns, and criminal opportunities, seems to have scratched an itch for millions of players. The tough part comes in maintaining that spike of popularity, and it's interesting to see how developer Pocketpair is approaching updating the game and fostering a community.
Live-service games can feel like a blight on the video game industry sometimes, but if proves anything, it's that the situation is a little more complicated than that. As a third-person, bigger budget sequel to an acclaimed top-down shooterpacks a lot of interesting action and strategic gameplay into an online co-op experience. It's also had a bit of a problematic launch, with overburdened servers, optimization issues, and way too many error codes making it difficult to actually play the game — but it's still managed to quickly attract a community of ardent fans.
Optimizing the perfect loadout can be a noble pursuit, but weirdly, it can sometimes go hand-in-hand with approaching the game in the wrong way. The community has united enthusiastically around the shared goal of winning the Galactic War and wiping out Terminids and Automatons, which might make it seem like every choice that furthers battlefield prowess is the right one. It's definitely true that putting forth one's best effort is an important part of playing the game, but there's also a way to take this sentiment too far.
Every month brings a fresh batch of PlayStation Plus games like clockwork, and the service is expanding its library as always in March. As a subscription that provides access to online play on Sony systems, PS Plus is a must for many dedicated PlayStation users. For those who aren't committed to regular multiplayer, PS Plus finds its other major point of attraction in a rotating catalog of free games for subscribers that are available to download for a month and to play as long as an account that's already added them has an active subscription.
Developing strategy is crucial to mastering the missions of , and there's one type in particular that demands a different approach to tactics. Although might not look that different from a typical mindless shooter at first glance, it focuses heavily on coordination and adaptation, and simply going in guns blazing can sometimes lead to defeat regardless of skill. This ultimately makes the game more rewarding to play and master, but the initial learning curve can be steep for newcomers.
has had a spectacular launch in some regards and a troubled one in others, and one persistent bug can be the source of some confusion. Suiting up for maximal defense against Terminids and Automatons might seem like a good strategy in, but it doesn't tend to take long to get the sense that something isn't quite right. Anyone finding themselves disoriented when it comes to armor in the game has good reason, as a key element hasn't yet been fixed.
One of the great joys of can come from starting everything over again, and it's almost time for the perfect opportunity to do so once more. Few indie games have accrued a legacy comparable to that of, which has consistently garnered acclaim since its original launch in 2016. Since then, it's received a surplus of updates and ports, all of which are especially impressive considering that the primary work is done by a solo developer known as ConcernedApe.
Realm Cards in offer a lot of interesting ways to spice up the game, and the most memorable ones tend to do so in ways that are truly inventive or transformative. Although some Realm Cards determine basic attributes of a generated realm like its biome, others have more unusual effects. Minor Realm Cards are where the system tends to shine, making it possible to break the laws of nature or randomize unique attributes to keep exploration fresh even after plenty of gameplay experience.
has a lot of enemies that can be frustrating to fight, but one of the most annoying to encounter is actually interesting in a way that none of the others can claim. Enemies in can be divided into two factions – Terminids, which appear as insectoid alien creatures, and Automatons, which are robotic and heavily armored. Both draw on classic science-fiction tropes, with Terminids in particular invoking the Arachnids that show up in, an obvious inspiration for the satirical jingoism of