• Publisher: Crave
  • Release Date: May 10, 2004
User Score
6.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 9
  2. Negative: 2 out of 9
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  1. Apr 5, 2021
    5
    This is a teen rated game which I would only recommend to ages 8-14 at most. The game is quite primitive even compared to its aging peers, and it sure seems a lot of development time was not put into the game. For one, it's a cd based game released in 2004 this sends the immediate tone it is behind the times. You can look on the back of the ps2 box and see the screenshots showing y and zThis is a teen rated game which I would only recommend to ages 8-14 at most. The game is quite primitive even compared to its aging peers, and it sure seems a lot of development time was not put into the game. For one, it's a cd based game released in 2004 this sends the immediate tone it is behind the times. You can look on the back of the ps2 box and see the screenshots showing y and z buttons which is the gamecubes controls. (Seriously can't even find time to take a few photos of correct console gameplay that's a pretty obvious indication the game was shortcutted). Further to that, the options are very basic and I was very disappointing the game is presented with inverse camera controls for the vertical axis making gameplay very difficult unless this was your first game ever. Anyway on to gameplayits aturn based game they call tactical but really it's pretty basic but I can give it that. Some reviewers say this is an early version of xcom or Valkyria chronicles. I find the comparison may hold a minute fraction of truth about as much as one can claim uno is an early version of magic the gathering. All in all I say avoid maybe at launch time thx cold have been interesting but fast forward to today I can't see reason to invest in this game unless you are in the age range I recommended. I may be being harsh because this game does have some fans but honestly with such an extensive ps2 library I can't see the point of this one and it's accompanying quality unless you are a complete match to the age bracket and specifically looking for such a game. Props to a bit of originality I can give it that but all the shortcuts in development ruined my interest in the game extremely quickly. Expand
  2. Nov 28, 2017
    7
    A good game to play, casually, with some friends. or to let kids passing their time. I remember to have a really great time with this game even being kinda weird RPG.

Awards & Rankings

50
#50 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004
Metascore
61

Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 25
  2. Negative: 3 out of 25
  1. In some ways, Future Tactics' simplicity helps it a great deal. In others, more attention to detail (especially weapons and armor systems) is sorely needed.
  2. The basic premise is very straightforward and isn’t likely to satisfy more than casual fans of the genre.
  3. Play Magazine
    58
    The targeting system, offensive and defensive balance and especially the design are all surprisingly adept, as is the integrated story, about nomadic Earthlings on the run from alien hordes. [June 2004, p.61]