Merc Tactics is a premium strategy game from Astronautz. This tactics title focuses on controlling a squad of mercenaries engaged in shoot-out scenarios. Set in a fictional region where looting militia run amok, you lead a small band of misfits to restore order and ultimately drive the brigands away.

Unlock new characters, set up your squad, and execute detailed plans to succeed in every mission. Aside from the micromanagement required, the need to plan load-outs for your squad also makes Merc Tactics a fun alternative to games like Marvel’s Midnight Suns or Jagged Alliance 2 - Wildfire.

Drive the Khondo out

In Merc Tactics, the squad you have are military experts bound together by their desire to rescue a fictional location torn apart by civil war. One force that emerged in the middle of chaos is the Khondo, a local militia group that preys on the weak and poor. Spread across a series of single-player campaign missions, you restore order in different locations and ultimately destroy the militia.

As a tactics RPG, the influence of games like Jagged Alliance 2 is apparent. Each stage is carefully crafted, with a miniature 3D isometric perspective showing your units. You and the computer-controlled faction take turns in making moves. Scout locations, secure key points, and take down enemy combatants. Not only do you need precision in executing missions, but you also have to consider different weapons and armor for each stage.

Since tactics RPG is quite a niche subgenre within the larger strategy community, expect the game to take some time to learn. This is particularly true for those who haven’t played games like Midnight Suns or XCOM before. Fans of these kinds of games, however, will be pleased to know that each level, while having the same overarching story, is procedurally generated, ensuring every mission is unique.

A next-gen tactical RPG

In Merc Tactics, a squad of military experts unites to save a fictional war-torn area. Battling the Khondo militia, you navigate single-player missions reminiscent of Jagged Alliance 2. Precision is key as you secure locations and defeat foes in turn-based combat. While niche, the game's procedural generation ensures replay value. Newcomers may find a learning curve, but fans of tactics RPGs like Midnight Suns or XCOM will appreciate its depth and uniqueness.