Tactical Mind

 Switch
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  2. Mixed: 2 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. Switch Player
    Feb 7, 2018
    50
    Again, it's the price point which makes this game stick. If you try it and don't enjoy it, so what? It was only £3. Tactics fans will enjoy it more than casual players, but it's realistic for everyone to at least try out.
  2. Digitally Downloaded
    Jan 4, 2018
    70
    Sadly the limitations that it has leaves Tactical Mind as a game that only holds long term value as a local multiplayer experience.

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5.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 7
  3. Negative: 2 out of 7
  1. UltimateAnalyst
    Jan 20, 2018
    7
    While it is a fun game that causes rapid thought, and the multitude of variables that are needed to keep track of is delightful, it alwaysWhile it is a fun game that causes rapid thought, and the multitude of variables that are needed to keep track of is delightful, it always feels like an uphill battle. Its less about outsmarting your opponent and more about "how do i get out of this situation." This is because the computer always begin with a cruelly unfair handicap. For example, you may start only being able to set up a tower for 3 turns. While the opponent sets up 6 towers, and increases 3 of them in the same number of turns. I really think the only saving grace is that it costs very little, so if you don't enjoy it you are free to discard it entirely. I would still suggest giving it a try.… Full Review »
  2. akwan_tarot
    Jun 19, 2018
    7
    This is a functional abstract board game for its price, but ultimately the game is a bit slow-paced and too methodological. Many otherThis is a functional abstract board game for its price, but ultimately the game is a bit slow-paced and too methodological. Many other (unplugged) board games, including abstract ones, are more exciting to play. This game tends to get methodological: you build up your energy income until either your opponent makes a mistake (exposing a tower which you deactivate cheaply, or not having enough energy to defend against your advance) which you exploit, or you hoard up enough energy to do a direct checkmate. (With a 5-high tower which is 5 spaces from the enemy crystal, you can move, build another tower in the space ahead, then it moves, attacks to take out anything blocking its way, and spawn another pawn to attack the enemy crystal and win.)
    If you care about understanding the game, don't rely on the tutorial, read the rulebook (which should be common sense for serious board game players). The game does a reasonable job of balancing the starting player advantage; in fact, in the one player mode, you play each side one time for every map (any claims that "the AI has an unfair advantage" is misguided).    … Full Review »
  3. lostmyhippo
    Apr 1, 2018
    6
    I really enjoyed playing this for a few days but one serious flaw caused me to give up on it in frustration: sometimes the AI takes FOREVER toI really enjoyed playing this for a few days but one serious flaw caused me to give up on it in frustration: sometimes the AI takes FOREVER to take its turn. However this only started to be an issue as the levels got more difficult.

    Also, you can't save progress mid level so if you want to switch to a different game you lose progress.

    Still, for a few dollars I don't feel like I've been ripped off, and possibly got my money's worth. It's a satisfying game if short lived for those of us who are puzzle/board/strategy game inclined    … Full Review »
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