Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
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Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

2 critics 2 lists ★ 4.1/5 RAWG StrategyIndie

The game takes place in Japan during the Edo period (early 17th century). The new shogun united Japan after many years of war, but a conspiracy arises against him, the leader of which is hiding under the name Kage-sama. The shogun orders the samurai Mugen to find out who Kage-sama really is. Mugen is unable to carry out the mission covertly, this leads to an open rebellion by the conspirators against the shogun ... ###Gameplay Shadow Tactics is a real-time tactics video game. Basically, the player, as far as possible, quietly removes the guards and hides their corpses, secretly moves past the guards. The player has five characters that are not always involved at the same time. ###Charac

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The Story Decoder
The Story DecoderMillennial

Look, when Mimimi Games dropped *Shadow Tactics*, they basically resurrected a dead genre and made it sing. This tactical stealth game is an absolute masterclass in design, demanding patience, precision, and clever planning. Every character feels unique, every level a complex puzzle. It proved that deep, challenging strategy games, executed flawlessly, still have a passionate audience. The industry chasing endless accessibility often forgets how satisfying genuine mastery feels.

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The Meta-EconomistGen Z

Okay, if you're into big brain plays and sneaky tactics, Shadow Tactics is your jam. It's like Commandos but with sick samurai and ninja vibes in feudal Japan. Each character has unique skills, and you gotta combo them perfectly to clear maps without getting spotted. It's a proper puzzle-stealth game that feels super rewarding when you pull off a flawless run. Mad respect for anyone who masters this.

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