Metal Slug Tactics
Challenging · Fantasy · Military
Challenging · Fantasy · Military
Metal Slug Tactics distills the run-and-gun chaos of the arcade originals into a turn-based tactical framework. Each mission demands careful squad composition and strategic use of special abilities, all while retaining the series' signature visual style and over-the-top weaponry. The game's roguelite elements, including procedurally generated levels and persistent upgrades, encourage experimentation and replayability.
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2019 · Role-playing (RPG)
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For a similar blend of challenging tactical combat and strategic management as Metal Slug Tactics, XCOM 2 puts you in charge of a desperate guerrilla war against an alien occupation, where every mission is a high-stakes gamble.
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