Summary
- Release Year: 2004
- Genres: Shooter, Strategy, Tactical
- Platforms: Nintendo GameCube, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2, Xbox
- Developers: Zed Two
- Publishers: Crave Entertainment, JoWooD Productions Software
Future Tactics: The Uprising (2004)
Future Tactics: The Uprising is an action-strategy game developed by Skip Ltd. and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS. The game was released in Japan in 2004, and in North America and Europe in 2005.
Future Tactics is set in a futuristic world where a group of rebels are fighting against an oppressive government. The player controls a team of nine characters, each with their own unique abilities. The player must move each of their characters and attack the enemy creatures with each turn. The creatures will then each take a turn to attack the player. This continues until either the player has completed his objective or has been ‘killed’ by the creatures.
The game features a variety of different missions, each with its own unique objectives. The player must use their wits and make best use of their characters and the terrain if they are to defeat the creatures.
Future Tactics also features a two-player battle mode. In this mode, two players can battle against each other using their own teams of characters.
Gameplay
Future Tactics is a turn-based strategy game. The player controls a team of nine characters, each with their own unique abilities. The player must move each of their characters and attack the enemy creatures with each turn. The creatures will then each take a turn to attack the player. This continues until either the player has completed his objective or has been ‘killed’ by the creatures.
The game features a variety of different missions, each with its own unique objectives. The player must use their wits and make best use of their characters and the terrain if they are to defeat the creatures.
Characters
There are nine playable characters in Future Tactics:
- Kai – The leader of the rebellion. He is a skilled swordsman and a powerful leader.
- Sara – A skilled archer and a close friend of Kai’s.
- Ryu – A powerful ninja and a master of martial arts.
- Mai – A skilled healer and a kind-hearted woman.
- Jin – A skilled swordsman and a loyal friend of Kai’s.
- Asuka – A powerful psychic and a mysterious woman.
- Kaito – A skilled hacker and a valuable member of the rebellion.
- Saki – A skilled engineer and a close friend of Kaito’s.
- Taro – A skilled pilot and a loyal member of the rebellion.
Story
Future Tactics tells the story of a group of rebels who are fighting against an oppressive government. The rebels are led by Kai, a skilled swordsman and a powerful leader. Kai is joined by a group of loyal friends and allies, each with their own unique abilities.
The rebels are fighting against a powerful government that is led by a ruthless dictator. The dictator has created a powerful army of creatures to enforce his rule. The rebels must use all of their skills and abilities to defeat the creatures and overthrow the dictator.
Reception
Future Tactics received positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its innovative gameplay, its challenging missions, and its well-developed characters. The game was also nominated for several awards, including the Game of the Year award at the 2005 Golden Joystick Awards.
Legacy
Future Tactics is considered to be one of the best strategy games for the Nintendo DS. The game has been praised for its innovative gameplay, its challenging missions, and its well-developed characters. The game has also been cited as an influence on several other strategy games, including the Fire Emblem series.
Conclusion
Future Tactics: The Uprising is an excellent strategy game for the Nintendo DS. The game features innovative gameplay, challenging missions, and well-developed characters. The game is a must-play for fans of strategy games and Nintendo DS owners alike.
Review Score
8.5/10
