The WhatsNext verdict
For Strategy players who want tactical planning without constant real-time clicking, and who can accept losing soldiers to a grim campaign.: You pause to plan every move and issue orders to your squad, then watch those orders play out in real time, where plans often go wrong. Tradeoff: Execution happens in real time, so good plans can still fail in ways you cannot control, and a grim campaign can feel punishing.
What it does best
role-playing (rpg)
strategy
turn-based strategy (tbs)
tactical
The setup
What you are walking into
Broken Lines is a war-game with a serious story, told from the perspective of the individual soldiers. A game for people who likes real-time tactics and strategy games, but are too slow to play them. Give orders to you men, while in pause - and total control. Then see the execution in real-time - sometimes resulting in catastrophic failure. Play the campaign with randomized missions and non-linear stories. Select and equip your squad. Train them in unique combat skills and perks. Plan your turn in pause mode and see it play out in real-time. Use cover and flanking to overcome the opposition. Rewind the level to avoid casualties and achieve better loot. Manage resources and survive until you either find your way out of the valley or lose your way and your conscience in the process.
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