TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 55 Ratings

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  1. Lonades
    May 2, 2020
    10
    absolutely the best tactics game I have ever played.

    - deep customization (huge amounts of builds for characters) - a nice story - attention to detail - seemingly unending amounts of fun content - lovely characters I just cannot believe that a small independent dev team rivals AAA releases. No bugs. seriously. some people report having experienced no bugs after 500h of    absolutely the best tactics game I have ever played.

    - deep customization (huge amounts of builds for characters)
    - a nice story
    - attention to detail
    - seemingly unending amounts of fun content
    - lovely characters

    I just cannot believe that a small independent dev team rivals AAA releases.

    No bugs. seriously. some people report having experienced no bugs after 500h of playtime.
    yes. 500h. the longest playtime i saw on steam was 1130h or something.
    if you have ANY interest in turn based RPG games you almost are obliged to buy this game

    the only flaw this game has is the translation. but its not like you don`t understand anything. its just the fact that a small dev team has these huge amounts of content to translate so for me this is definetly not a reason for me to give it 9/10 instead of 10/10.

    10/10    … Expand
  2. nirvycn
    May 3, 2020
    8
    It's a must buy game if you're an XCOM fan like me, the Art is superb for an indie game, gameplay is fun and the story is pretty decent. My only complaint so far is the Translation, it's not bad but it's not great either and there's a lot of awkward phrases.
  3. Jojozeon
    May 2, 2020
    9
    The only flaw this game have is that the translation being somewhat.. less than satisfactory, but it won't reduce the enjoyment the game offers.

    The game have exceptionally beefy content for its price, not to mention its potential high replayability through skills customization, and while the level design is challenging it also comes with adjustable difficulty for the less hardcore SRPG    The only flaw this game have is that the translation being somewhat.. less than satisfactory, but it won't reduce the enjoyment the game offers.

    The game have exceptionally beefy content for its price, not to mention its potential high replayability through skills customization, and while the level design is challenging it also comes with adjustable difficulty for the less hardcore SRPG fans making it player friendly for all skill levels.

    The visual is a reminiscent to pre-2009 Korean MMORPG, which personally I find to have its own charm.

    Overall, it's an unexpectedly one of the best SRPG one can have-    … Expand
  4. tastytots
    May 1, 2020
    10
    I literally complained to the devs that they're underpricing the game on release. 25$ is just too low for the sheer amount of content and value the game provides. There's a fully functioning pet and robot system, and the mastery board system to customize each of your character's strengths is literally one of the BEST in rpg history, and I do NOT say that lightly.
  5. valenesence
    May 1, 2020
    10
    Should you buy this game? (very minor spoiler warning)
    In short? Yes.
    - It's well priced for the ton of content that you get. - it's Korean, so you'd think translations might be a little shoddy like other badly translated games, but this one surprisingly is quite good. It's not perfect, but if it's clear enough to have scenes evoke an emotional response over and over again from    Should you buy this game? (very minor spoiler warning)
    In short? Yes.

    - It's well priced for the ton of content that you get.

    - it's Korean, so you'd think translations might be a little shoddy like other badly translated games, but this one surprisingly is quite good. It's not perfect, but if it's clear enough to have scenes evoke an emotional response over and over again from their struggles and victories, I'd say, definitely abovepar.

    - For those that think this might look like an X-Com copy, you'd be half right. But there's a level of storytelling here that I've never seen in another similar game; not Jagged Alliance, not X-Com etc. By storytelling, I guess I could be referring to a great deal of backstory to the characters, and surprisingly their enemies. This named mob that you've fought for chapters, gets a backstory thrown at you out of the blue, and it's so tragic that suddenly, the enemy is humanized in a way that makes the battle so bittersweet. These backstories tend to revolve around broken dreams, hope, loss of hope, being betrayed and choosing to keep trying when you've failed. They're awesome, and you can really feel the love from the developers to flesh out these characters properly.

    - The story plays out sometimes like a Korean drama.

    - The gameplay is great. The characters and their builds are not equal, but the guides should help you immensely in making sure you don't struggle too hard. It's wonderful to have the characters not feel like paperdoll rip offs of each other, with such different skills and roles. Combats can get repetitive, but I don't know a game like this that doesn't. Like some MMOs, you can switch up your mastery board and class and play it completely differently, from glass cannon to tank etc. Mix and matching can be really really fun

    - There is a grind, if you want to. Otherwise, don't, and just keep things on the easiest difficulty. I would recommend a little grinding following the power leveling guide, the game is simply more fun if you're stronger

    - Your characters you'd have at this point are 4 males and 5 females. Feels nice to almost have a balance instead of another game with a harem. Also, each character had enough of a backstory to matter, all joining the team for such vastly different reasons.

    I hope this helps inform your decision about buying the game, and I suppose you could always get a refund if you don't enjoy it in the first 2 hours, but sadly, the first 2 hours is a really poor place to start judging the game. It changes so much when you have more team members, and finally have enough masteries to create your special classes.

    I wish I could elaborate on some scenes that really shocked or gripped me in the story, but i really don't want to spoil it for you. Or well, one small spoiler early on enough, is a scene where a young girl desperately tries to heal a man, over and over and over and fails. Watching her slowly fail to keep him alive with her healing powers and breaking down was painful to watch. It was so well written, and a tragedy that almost certainly would shape her future will to never fail anyone else again. I guess it also resonates because of the Covid-19 where everyday, there are healers out there who are failing to save some lives despite their best efforts. What's ironic is that this scene was clearly written over a year ago, in early access. Strange how the writers captured something so clear that would resonate so strongly today.

    I'm also surprised to see an online hub (a special map with vendors), where players can hangout together. It's a little like an MMORPG in that aspect, but I don't know yet what their future plans are for this game.

    This is a great effort, I'm gonna hit 100 hours in easily, and I'm not even at the endgame yet, cos I'm enjoying taking my time slowly training up my team, pets and robots.

    I've noticed a huge lack of any reviews on Youtube, which is a complete shame. Also, alot of earlier videos in early access really don't show this game in its current incarnation.

    Thanks for reading. Feel free to wait for a sale, but at this price, for this story and gameplay, I thoroughly recommend it.    … Expand
  6. Daraster
    May 4, 2020
    9
    Must buy if you like tactical games or trpg, story isn't the best but is good enough to enjoy but the tactical aspect is over the ceiling.
  7. Chywire
    May 1, 2020
    10
    This game is often described as a hybrid of XCOM and Final Fantasy Tactics. I play a lot of turn-based tactics games and this is my favorite because its combat offers depth without compromising on the user interface or graphics which is unheard of for an indie game in this genre.
    But even more impressive than the combat is the skill system which allows you to tailor each of the game's    This game is often described as a hybrid of XCOM and Final Fantasy Tactics. I play a lot of turn-based tactics games and this is my favorite because its combat offers depth without compromising on the user interface or graphics which is unheard of for an indie game in this genre.
    But even more impressive than the combat is the skill system which allows you to tailor each of the game's characters to suit your playstyle. While in the early game you don't have a lot of options once you acquire a lot of skills you can spend hours trying to think about the optimal build or consider which skills would best synergize.
    Please note however that the game was developed in Korea and the translation can be rough in a few places although they continue to update it after release. Despite this I have no reservation giving this game a 10 as it is mechanically unparalleled.    … Expand
  8. PockyPocky
    May 26, 2020
    10
    This game is truly good for a player who wanna take a deep story-based tactical RPG.
    Players can try countless character buildings and the game is so generous about failure.
    Also, there is plenty of glorious artwork that makes me feel delighted.
  9. wedolt
    May 29, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I've played.
    This game is amazing and I don't have the words to describe it fully, but I'll try.
    I admit that I was not impressed by the screenshots of the game, but after reading a review about it, I decided to give it a try and I'm very glad I did. It's essentially Final Fantasy Tactics that is a lot more forgiving at the beginning that gets progressively more    One of the best games I've played.
    This game is amazing and I don't have the words to describe it fully, but I'll try.
    I admit that I was not impressed by the screenshots of the game, but after reading a review about it, I decided to give it a try and I'm very glad I did.
    It's essentially Final Fantasy Tactics that is a lot more forgiving at the beginning that gets progressively more difficult as it goes on. There's also enough crafting and customization for each character that I would expect it from a full fledged MMO. I'm amazed at the amount of detail in this game, and how stable it runs. X-Com: Chimera crashes almost every other mission, whereas I can play this game for hours at a time without a single issue. The only time the game crashes is when I'm trying to exit the game, but that's not really a problem.    … Expand
  10. Folrand
    Jun 20, 2020
    8
    Have a good time.

    After spending ≈1.136 hours in this game, I suddenly realized that it was time to write a review of XD. Here we go. "PLOT" The plot tells us about the adventures of a young boy named Albus Bernstein. In the world of this game the police (VHPD) can not cope with the increased crime rate, and in order to somehow correct this situation, the authorities began to use    Have a good time.

    After spending ≈1.136 hours in this game, I suddenly realized that it was time to write a review of XD. Here we go.

    "PLOT"

    The plot tells us about the adventures of a young boy named Albus Bernstein.
    In the world of this game the police (VHPD) can not cope with the increased crime rate, and in order to somehow correct this situation, the authorities began to use the help of so-called "Troubleshooters" (Troubleshooters), the decisions help the police to save the hostages, apprehend dangerous criminals, etc. However, it is not unselfish, the government pays a certain amount of money for some activities. Albus wants to organize his close-knit team and contribute to this noble and difficult task.

    "What? A sword in this situation? Then this guy must be... Absolutely villain."

    As the play progresses, Albus will meet both enemies and friends, starting with the first. The first comrade will be Sion Bloodwalker, a descendant of a noble family who is not discouraged and loves to eat deliciously. The second to join the team is a mysterious girl Irene Lion, who considers herself a hero and has a hypertrophied sense of justice. They'll be joined by other interesting people, but it's already a *spoiler*.

    "Dark Side."

    Opponents are simple nameless bandits and sectarians, as well as interesting villains and other unusual. of the person whose motivation will be revealed as the story progresses. Also on the side of evil were seen wild animals and combat robots that have remained in formation since the war.

    "Under the hood."

    The graphics, though lacking stars from the sky, looks pretty decent and has Korean charm. Location varies from construction sites, warehouses, parks, various streets to forests, fields, mountains and other wildlife. It is worth mentioning that the weather, time of day and terrain influence the gameplay.

    The plot is presented as a visual novel, with choices of actions leading to different situations. The story continues with almost every update, something like watching anime ongoing.

    The soundtrack deserves a separate praise it is diverse and pleasant. The tracks I liked the most were: "Tristesse", "Prelude For Crisis", "Component", “Reminiscence”.

    The gameplay is reminiscent of "XCOM: Enemy Unknown" of 2012 release, adjusted for the fact that there is a lot of attention paid to billbuilding, there are really a lot of builds and you can spend more than one hour in the editor trying to optimize your character for a specific mission.

    "END"

    I definitely recommend the game, the only disadvantages are ballistics. But, in my opinion, good ballistics was last seen in 2003, in the game "Silent Storm" and the sequel to "Silent Storm: Sentinels". (It's quite possible that duck syndrome has an effect.)

    P.S. I beg your pardon, but English is not my first language. I used an online translator.    … Expand
  11. RedDan
    May 2, 2020
    10
    When this game came out, I messaged my friend and told him that I finally found our game. There is near endless content, amazing combat and it is constantly being serviced and updated. Plus the developers are very involved on the forums, addressing everyone's concerns. 10/10
  12. Gacktdirge
    May 4, 2020
    10
    Excellent mix between XCOM and FFT, with very in-depth masteries/materias build for each character in your team. Your squad is usually more powerful than ennemies (except bosses) who compensate by numbers, crowd control being more important as the game progress.

    Story concentrates on the city-state of Valhalla being subject to gangs violence, the government enacting the Troubleshooter    Excellent mix between XCOM and FFT, with very in-depth masteries/materias build for each character in your team. Your squad is usually more powerful than ennemies (except bosses) who compensate by numbers, crowd control being more important as the game progress.

    Story concentrates on the city-state of Valhalla being subject to gangs violence, the government enacting the Troubleshooter law in response (private security/mercs being judges and enforcers of law alongside cops in exchange for loot rights on cases). You follow Albus starting his PMC and recruiting people to afford bigger cases narrated with an anime-style.

    Being korean, the devs struggles with english and translation is still stiff here and there, being improved each patch (usually twice a week).
    Overall, this is an amazing game, especially for a 6-devs team first try, priced really low compared to value (20 bucks for 60+ hours, way more with crafting).
    It should get all the exposure and support it can get, especially with co-op and pvp on the horizon.    … Expand
  13. Chimi
    May 2, 2020
    10
    Troubleshooter is an awesome turn-based tactical RPG that provides unrelenting depth and charm.

    I’ve played a lot of similar games, much of what others have mentioned, but this game takes the cake through just one feature: the mastery board. There are so many types of masteries and sets that the devs really want you to play how you want to. That unrelenting depth? This is why. A    Troubleshooter is an awesome turn-based tactical RPG that provides unrelenting depth and charm.

    I’ve played a lot of similar games, much of what others have mentioned, but this game takes the cake through just one feature: the mastery board. There are so many types of masteries and sets that the devs really want you to play how you want to. That unrelenting depth? This is why. A skirmisher that blitzes through the map? A counter tank to lockdown areas? A life-stealing berserker? Those are a few examples of just one character. What about a beast that revels in the amount of fire in the field or one that thrives in the fog? I could spend hours just adjusting masteries for each character, pet, and drone.

    The game’s charm comes from the characters. Through side quests or visual novel like cutscenes, you get to know them. I think this separates Troubleshooter from other games of the genre. Your team isn’t just mindless units but the people who join and other characters of the Troubleshooter world all have motivations and relations that make you care.

    Aside from the two major pros I’ve mentioned, there’s a lot to do: extensive crafting, beast taming, drone making, trade with other players with rng loot, managing jurisdictions of areas you control to get benefits, some missions let you choose your point of entry too.

    The flaws I’ve encountered are minimal. Though there are typos and weird phrasing through the english translation, it hasn’t really pulled me back from the game or kept me from enjoying it. Also, the only online features so far are seeing other players on a street/lobby, trading, and the bonus to drop rates when wind wall safety is full. I’m hoping for more features in future such as quests, daily/weekly boards with rewards, etc.

    Lastly, I just want to say how much I appreciate the small team of devs’ communication with the players and how invested they are in making this game a success. They take the time to engage with the players and respond to feedback and ideas. I hope they can continue improving on the game as the story progresses into the future.

    So TLDR: If you’re looking for a turn-based RPG with rich characters, deep customization features on each unit, great tactical/magical gameplay, awesome OST and art, give Troubleshooter a shot :)

    *Copypasting my Steam review but I decided to give the game a 10 here because of the massive amount of content and enjoyment you get from the price. This includes the hard work and passion from the devs. Also, the potential of this game, even just through the masteries alone, seems bright and limitless. As a huge fan of the genre, i hope more people can find this hidden gem.    … Expand
  14. thanhau
    May 1, 2020
    10
    It is the best SRPG I play. The game has mixture XCOM and Final Fantasy Tactic. I already play around 200 hours but I still able to find thing to do in the game. The game is very cheap for the content they have. The developers is very friendly. They will read your feedback and improve their game if your suggestion is reasonable. It is the hidden game which create by Korean indie team developers.
  15. spleendamage
    May 8, 2020
    10
    This is a great tactical game with amazing depth. The strategy layer is perfect, mixing the XCOM two-action system with an interleaving initiative order, plus power-up overcharge abilities. While your team members are set characters, there are a variety of skill masteries and wide array of gear with a myriad of bonuses, which means that your team can be customized and tweaked vastlyThis is a great tactical game with amazing depth. The strategy layer is perfect, mixing the XCOM two-action system with an interleaving initiative order, plus power-up overcharge abilities. While your team members are set characters, there are a variety of skill masteries and wide array of gear with a myriad of bonuses, which means that your team can be customized and tweaked vastly depending on your preferences. And that's good because the enemies are interesting with a variety of attacks and run the gamut from one-shot minions to mid and elite level named characters. This game starts a bit slowly, but the more time you play and the deeper you get in, you add team members, application of certain strategies come into focus, the story really gets interesting and the play becomes a real treat. Absolutely a gem and a bargain at full price.… Expand
  16. Hachi00
    May 14, 2020
    10
    When X-Com & FF Tactics meet up while tagging along with Persona & Shadowrun, good gameplay with a deep story. Dev is also responsive.
  17. LNN
    May 27, 2020
    10
    I’m absolutely in it. Their style feels fresh. This has become one of my favorite jrpg.
  18. yes_commander
    May 5, 2020
    5
    ~10 hours in. It's pretty decent.

    Poor translation may be charming enough for some people to toss out 9s and 10s like candy, but makes trying to comprehend the ability descriptions pretty awkward. I don't really care about poorly translated story, it's not what I want from the game, but clarity in the technicalities of combat is essential, and this is a bit lacking there. I am not a    ~10 hours in. It's pretty decent.

    Poor translation may be charming enough for some people to toss out 9s and 10s like candy, but makes trying to comprehend the ability descriptions pretty awkward. I don't really care about poorly translated story, it's not what I want from the game, but clarity in the technicalities of combat is essential, and this is a bit lacking there.

    I am not a fan of anime, neither the art nor the tropes, but the maps in the game are nicely detailed, some of the animations are surprisingly good, and while I may not be a fan of the art style, I can appreciate that it's well done while keeping the typical anime s#it relatively subdued compared to a lot of other games. There are still high school kids doing backflips off of buildings just because they can, and prissy edgelords in fur coats that I think are supposed to come across as dangerous, compelling figures. Right... Thankfully I haven't seen any cat ears. Yet. Fingers crossed.

    I grabbed this because tactical games are my jam but I'm unwilling to support Chimera Squad and Gear$ Tactic$ is way overpriced for a spinoff of a series I don't follow. This was the compromise I chose, and the combat is genuinely enjoyable. Unfortunately, the menus in the HQ are needlessly obtuse (again, not helped by machine translation issues), but there seems to be quite a bit of customization and depth in every layer of the game.

    Personal taste aside, this is a pretty solid tactical game. If the menus were more intuitive and better translated, I might give it a 6 or 7, and if it continues to get mechanically deeper over time (I read that it's potentially a 100+ hour game), possibly reaching toward an 8 but we'll have to wait and see. The devs do seem to be supporting the game like mad, so that's a big plus.    … Expand
  19. sridanu
    Jun 9, 2020
    6
    At the time of writing this game has 8.9 from 27 ratings. But if you check most of the ratings you will see that they are from dubious accounts.

    I fell for the reviews and played the game. Its got some interesting elements but nothing that makes it a decent or good game. At best its a below average game with poor graphics, over complex game play elements and a worthless story. The    At the time of writing this game has 8.9 from 27 ratings. But if you check most of the ratings you will see that they are from dubious accounts.

    I fell for the reviews and played the game. Its got some interesting elements but nothing that makes it a decent or good game. At best its a below average game with poor graphics, over complex game play elements and a worthless story. The mission layout and planning is also problematic and buggy, If you expected this to be anywhere close to XCOM then you will be disappointed.    … Expand
  20. QBle
    Jun 9, 2020
    10
    Worth more than the price!

    Game play, play time, art work are all good.

    This is best turn based RPG what I played ever.
  21. TargetPractice
    Jun 10, 2020
    10
    This game is easily one of the best strategy games that you will play. It mixes gameplay similar to X-Com with a fairly expansive customization system. The game is always improving, with one of the most responsive and best developer teams. If you find a bug or some weird phrasing, you can post it on the forums, and they will start fixing it as soon as possible. They even take someThis game is easily one of the best strategy games that you will play. It mixes gameplay similar to X-Com with a fairly expansive customization system. The game is always improving, with one of the most responsive and best developer teams. If you find a bug or some weird phrasing, you can post it on the forums, and they will start fixing it as soon as possible. They even take some suggestions to improve the game. If you want to, there is even a system you can opt into to improve the translation (The developers are Korean). The community is pretty active, too. If you have a question about anything, you can post it on the forums, and the community will answer it relatively fast. For the current price of $25, It is well worth the price. Just playing the story will net you well over 40 hours, and that is just part of the game. It also contains quest to mix thing up a little, and repeatable quest that will push you to improve your team. There is also an unofficial discord that is has multiple veteran players that are willing to answer questions, talk about builds, theorize new content, and more. I currently have over 1000 Hrs in this game, and that time will keep increasing.

    TLDR:
    It's a great game with a great developer. Buy it, it's only $25.    … Expand
  22. GalaxyConvoy
    Dec 15, 2021
    5
    I don t understnad why people like this game... the story is boring, the combats are boring No strategy, no reflexion. the characters build is not bad... I have play less than 20 hours and I am disapointed... I don t think I will finish it.
  23. Deadheadbill
    Apr 5, 2021
    9
    Great game. Cross between Xcom and FF Tactics. Nice tactical gameplay and good graphics. For me to like this game is unusual because I hate anime tropes but the gameplay is just that good. The only caveat is the translation. It is adequate at best and makes understanding the complexities of the game unnecessarily difficult. If you like turn-based strategy rpg's then you can't go wrong withGreat game. Cross between Xcom and FF Tactics. Nice tactical gameplay and good graphics. For me to like this game is unusual because I hate anime tropes but the gameplay is just that good. The only caveat is the translation. It is adequate at best and makes understanding the complexities of the game unnecessarily difficult. If you like turn-based strategy rpg's then you can't go wrong with Troubleshooter.… Expand
  24. ashrunner
    Sep 25, 2020
    9
    Definitely a complex game, think XCom style combat with a lot more customizing of characters. Story is pretty fun, although very animeish, still has it's own style to it though. Only downside is the translation, although it's usually clear what the gist is. Extremely good bang for the buck!
  25. xvvolf
    Feb 13, 2021
    10
    I've played many X-com type games, but none ever surpassed my enjoyment with Xcom...until Troubleshooter. Honestly can't believe that the game is so cheap in price, art style well done and combat very enjoyable. Characters have been enjoyable to discover and get to know.

    There are perhaps *some* issues with translations, nothing that I ever noticed too much or that was game breaking. Do    I've played many X-com type games, but none ever surpassed my enjoyment with Xcom...until Troubleshooter. Honestly can't believe that the game is so cheap in price, art style well done and combat very enjoyable. Characters have been enjoyable to discover and get to know.

    There are perhaps *some* issues with translations, nothing that I ever noticed too much or that was game breaking. Do remember this is a Korean indie team that made the game, and translations do cost quite a bit to do in time and money, so for me it is more than acceptable.    … Expand
  26. Andrudis
    Feb 3, 2023
    10
    A perfect mix of XCOM and JRPG!
    Good characters, hundreds of customization options, good story
  27. Diablo4
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    It's a must buy game if you're an XCOM fan like me, the Art is superb for an indie game, gameplay is fun and the story is pretty decent. My only complaint so far is the Translation, it's not bad but it's not great either and there's a lot of awkward phrases.
  28. Sepherim
    Oct 11, 2020
    8
    Troubleshooter: Abandoned Children es un juego bastante peculiar, que mezcla de modo bastante acertado la lógica de estrategia por turnos occidental (estilo X-Com) con la oriental (estilo Final Fantasy Tactics). El resultado es que el juego nos adentra en su trama y, a lo largo de los eventos descritos en la misma (o en las misiones opcionales adicionales), vamos enfrentando a nuestroTroubleshooter: Abandoned Children es un juego bastante peculiar, que mezcla de modo bastante acertado la lógica de estrategia por turnos occidental (estilo X-Com) con la oriental (estilo Final Fantasy Tactics). El resultado es que el juego nos adentra en su trama y, a lo largo de los eventos descritos en la misma (o en las misiones opcionales adicionales), vamos enfrentando a nuestro equipo a los enemigos. La trama no está mal, aunque lo cierto es que a veces es un poco caótica de seguir, saltando a menudo hacia atrás en el tiempo y con cosas que no llegan a quedar claras; y, siendo como es la primera temporada, la historia cierra en un punto pero queda mucho abierto para continuar en futuras entregas o DLCs; esto no significa que se sienta incompleto, al contrario, la cantidad de contenido que tiene el juego es enorme. En cuanto al combate, cada unidad es única (como en XCOM: Chimera Squad) y tiene su propio estilo de lucha, técnicas y opciones. Luego tenemos las coberturas y todo eso típico de los XCOM, pero en un estilo de iniciativas donde cada unidad tiene su propia iniciativa, en lugar de ir por bandos. Y, además, las batallas tienen muchas más unidades en combate (nosotros podemos llegar a manejar personalmente hasta 12 unidades en algunas misiones, contando tanto nuestros personajes como la policía que normalmente nos acompaña). Fuera del combate, el sistema de personalización es brutal y profundo, pudiendo modificar el equipo de los personajes, sus clases, sus habilidades activas, así como los bufos pasivos. Todo ello da un enorme grado de personalización al juego, aunque quizás sea a veces un tanto complejo y farragoso y hay cosas (como el fabricar objetos, o mejorarlos) que al final no se usan demasiado.

    Gráficamente el juego no es nada del otro mundo en cuanto a ejecución, pero el diseño de personajes y mundo es razonablemente agradable. La música acompaña bastante bien la acción y las voces de los personajes están presentes en las batallas (en algun idioma oriental, supongo que coreano) pero no en los momentos de trama, de modo que no cuentan mucho. Los efectos sonoros cumplen también sin aspavientos. Y, al menos en mi experiencia, no me he encontrado con ningún bug grave y los diseñadores están activamente parcheando y actualizando para corregir (¡y ampliar aún más!) el juego.

    El resultado es que, sin duda, Troubleshooter: Abandoned Children vale la pena. Un 8.    … Expand
  29. NoIdeaName
    Jul 11, 2020
    9
    I am a huge fan of SRPG games like the Fire Emblem and Final Fantasy tactics franchise, and I recommend this game to all fans of the genre. I will detail the mains pros and cons in the text below:

    Pros: -An amazing quantity of content took me more than 100 hours just to finish the main campaign, and there is also a lot of additional content that I haven't explored yet. -Diverse and    I am a huge fan of SRPG games like the Fire Emblem and Final Fantasy tactics franchise, and I recommend this game to all fans of the genre. I will detail the mains pros and cons in the text below:

    Pros:
    -An amazing quantity of content took me more than 100 hours just to finish the main campaign, and there is also a lot of additional content that I haven't explored yet.
    -Diverse and meaningful strategic choices. I think this is one of the best skill system I've seen. Each character is unique and yet anyone can be a tank or a DPS depending on the skills equipped. You can also change the skills between levels with very little cost which gives you liberty to adapt your strategies.
    -The gameplay is amazing, there is a lot of important things to consider in battle, SP, vigor, taking cover and the level design is diverse: save civilians/survive enough time/ kill the enemies before something happens, etc.
    -There are 5 or 6 difficulties, and you can change them anytime. They change not only the enemies stats but also their quantity and AI. As a SRPG veteran I played on the hardest (Cruel).
    -The difficulty curve of the game is perfect. It gets more difficulty at each mission, the last 3 are especially challenging.
    -The art is beautiful.
    -The construction of the universe lore is pretty impressive.

    Cons:
    -My main complaint about this game is an annoying disconnection between gameplay and story. Example: you defeat an enemy in some mission just to discover he had escaped in some dialogue after the conclusion, without nothing on the gameplay suggesting that. Another example is that I arrested the same character 2 times, how he escaped the first time for me to arrest him again? Lots of characters are recurring enemies and I don't understand how they escaped or survived after I've beaten them so many times.
    -Some abilities (just a few) could use some more details on the description, sometimes I haven't fully comprehended how they work.    … Expand
  30. Neverhere
    Jun 11, 2020
    10
    This is an indie game
    Very well made
    Its been a while I enjoy Turn based Tactical game ,and fun to customize your character. and replay-ability.
    But the game is too easy even in cruel + challenge difficulty.
    I owned all X-com series + Chimera, Gears Tactic, and recent release of tactics games but I spent more hours in this game .
  31. Luisfilipepio
    Jun 15, 2020
    10
    one of the best tactics game ever made. Small korean developer that made the game early access, and always answered to us.

    Excellent story, battle, lovable characters. A must play for fans of the genre.

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  1. RPG Fan
    Feb 9, 2024
    82
    TROUBLESHOOTER: Abandoned Children is a game created from pure heart and passion, and if its reach exceeds its grasp at points, then this is far more desirable than the opposite. Though details of Dandylion’s next game are scarce, I would find it compelling to explore the world of Valhalla and its characters further. With a tightening up of the UI, and an increase to the narrative and translation budget, it would be an exciting prospect that would build on this game’s strengths and values.
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  2. GameMAG
    Sep 14, 2020
    90
    Troubleshooting: Abandoned Children is a big, complex game with an incredible number of settings, crafting and modifications, which can take hundreds of hours to complete. The anime style, atmosphere of Atlus games, deep characters and a strong plot make this project a real gift for fans of the genre.
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  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Jun 30, 2020
    81
    While it looks like an XCOM knock-off, Troubleshooter is much more RPG than tactics. It has unique characters with different mechanics and literally hundreds of perks that lead to drastically different builds. [Issue#246, p.39]