Shadow Tactics

Shadow Tactics: Deadly Specialists

Hardcore tactical stealth game set in feudal Japan during the Edo period, utilizing unique skillsets for covert missions

What is Shadow Tactics?

Shadow Tactics is a top-down real-time tactics stealth video game developed by Mimimi Games and published by Daedalic Entertainment. It was released in December 2016 for Windows PC.

The game is set in Japan during the Edo period. The player takes control of a team of deadly specialists, tasked with carrying out dangerous missions behind enemy lines. The specialist team consists of 5 unique characters:

• Mugen: A strong fighter and bodyguard
• Aiko: An expert sniper equipped with a musket
• Hayato: An agile ninja adept at distraction and infiltration
• Yuki: A stealthy thief and lockpick
• Takuma: An elder samurai who can lure enemies into traps

Gameplay involves utilizing your team's unique skills to infiltrate enemy compounds, gather intelligence, sabotage infrastructure, and assassinate targets - all while remaining undetected. Missions feature emergent gameplay, giving players freedom in approach. Environments are interactive with traps, hiding spots, distractions, etc. to aid undetected traversal.

The game received critical acclaim for its authentic setting, compelling characters, challenging stealth gameplay, and high replay value. It won several awards and is regarded as one of the best tactics games in recent years.

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