For the series' first foray into the rapidly evolving turn-based tactics genre, **Gears Tactics ** is an impressively balanced and well constructed strategic experience. Managing to avoid the pitfalls of some other genre-crossing series (for all that is good about it, the first Halo Wars game had some pretty rough edges), Gears Tactics hits many of the right notes for a squad tactics title, including a fairly fleshed out equipm.ent customization system and some very involved soldier Skill Schools trees that allow for specialization that is critical to a rounded battle experience. While it is easy to see how these features have lead to comparisons to the likes of XCOM (which is amongst the highest of praises bestowable on a young turn based tactics series), the game manages to retain the unique flavor of its source material, finely portraying the gritty world that plays hosts to the ongoing conflict between mankind and the Locust hordes, with some clever, thematic mechanics to match . As adaptations go, this shifting of the Xbox flagship Gears series to a genre more about careful consideration than frenetic aggression has gone exceptionally smoot

Now, going for missions successfully in this game is all about understanding the different types of monsters, their behaviors as well as knowing the capabilities of your classes. Acquiring extra action points via executions or abilities can help a gamer give enemies a run for their money. At the same time, some weapon modes blended with Overwatch can make sure that a good number of enemies are either interrupted or locked down. Technically, if a player knows what to look for, just like the professor in Netflix's Money Heist or Valorant they can do the magic. To help with that, here are some pro tips on how to not only achieve victory with the game, but also enjoy

When it comes to tactical options on the battlefield, Gears Tactics is better than XCOM 2 . Both use the AP (action point) system. Soldiers basically have a set number of action points with which to perform actions. Moving a set distance, using a weapon, or activating a special ability typically cost one AP. Sometimes there are restrictions, like not being able to fire a heavy weapon after moving. Gears Tactics gives each soldier three APs, as opposed to XCOM ’s two. The overwatch action is also much, much better in Gears Tacti

Yes, Gears Tactics too has emergence holes! They spew enemies in turns until they expire or they are closed. Note that enemies popping out of the emergence holes can attract characters immediately they spawn. A strategically located grenade can help solve this issue, though an ally will have to be relatively close. Another idea is to plant a grenade on the e-holes before enemies pop quickly. They will close immediately they o

When making a level 1 Knight, players will first need to decide if they will be Strength or Finesse based. Strength weapons like two-handed swords and axes are more common, but the few rare spears have added range, making them great for wider area attacks. It also determines which type of armor is worn: heavy plate that offers amazing physical armor, but power magical armor; or leather gear that balances the two armor ty

Gears Tactics is the first game in the Gears of War franchise that isn’t a third-person shooter. And for a spin-off, it plays remarkably well. The game is a turn-based strategy where the player controls a group of soldiers who take on the series’ infamous aliens. The game hurls tons of enemies at the player, but it also provides plenty of powerful weapons to take them down w

However, we recommend keeping at least one to two slots open. The game’s unit customization might be completely random, but this means that, once in a while, the player might uncover an overpowered gem. This is the sort of Gear who can easily slot into the player’s team and be a constant in virtually every miss

When players start an XCOM game they only have a handful of fresh soldiers who feel unprepared for the mission ahead of them. As a player progresses through the game it seems like every advance in technology or newly available resource is countered by some new weapon in the alien’s arse

In addition to these universal options, players can effectively use skills to boost and stretch skill points. Each of the five classes have skills that add much-needed action points. For example, the Sniper's chain Shot skill will award the shooter AP for hits; the Support can use Empower to grant bonus points to a squad-mate get their own points for reviving a friend with the Encourage passive ability; and the Vanguard's Breach skill gives a point to any soldier canny enough to bring down a breached enemy. Spend some time exploring the skill trees to suss out what options will generate the most action points without costing on combat skills, and think about this when setting up team composition - it may be worth having a Support who, while not a damage dealer on their own, can keep every other soldier firing that bit longer with bonus AP. More points means more gunfire - keep the heat up and the battle is the player's to