Future Tactics Uprising

by Crave Entertainment

Product Features

• Lead a ragtag band of guerillas in missions across a deadly, destroyed planet
• Fight against large, green, deadly aliens in 19 high-intensity levels
• New style of turn-based playing keeps people in the action, not juggling stats
• Rich, full 3D environments and unique, stylized characters draw you into the action
• Deformable terrain - Landscape can be permanently destroyed, leaving behind craters and canyons

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0001LV4JY
• Item Weight: 8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: May 5, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 1.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #46,545 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Game Informer Review

Future Tactics started out on a good note with me at first because it reminded of two games that I enjoy: Worms and Final Fantasy Tactics. It was also refreshing to see a game trying new things, mixing turn-based strategy with platforming elements and massively destructible environments. Unfortunately, things went sour quickly when it became clear that none of these innovative features came together well, resulting in a smoking wreck of ideas that should have been fun.

The game's premise is pretty basic: a small group of good guys fight off an overwhelming alien force. Despite the simple setup, Future Tactics is surprisingly difficult, but not in that good "this game is challenging my strategic combat skills" kind of way. The monsters are overpowered, can communicate telepathically (which means if one sees you, they all do), and often respawn once they are destroyed. On the other hand, your characters are few, weak, and the death of a single one can mean game over. The result is numerous frustrating losses rooted in poor game balance rather than tactics.

Don't expect these problems to be lessened at all depending on which version you play; there are essentially no differences among the three. Even though the Xbox version is Xbox Live aware, there are no features that allow you to play against friends online. This means that Future Tactics is an identically mundane experience across the board. However, it does have a tempting $20 price tag, so if you really enjoy turn-based strategy and want to see an interesting new take on the genre, this could be worth a look.

Concept:
Turn-based strategy meets generic 3D action

Graphics:
They are either overly stylized, or just plain bad. The character models are pretty cool, though

Sound:
The thick British accents add some character to an otherwise unremarkable soundtrack

Playability:
There is no way to tell when you're entering an enemy's line of sight, leading to a lot of trial and error

Entertainment:
Despite its cartoony presentation, it is really too frustrating to enjoy

Replay:
Low

Rated: 5.25 out of 10
Editor: Joe Juba
Issue: June 2004

2nd Opinion:
As much as I enjoy turn-based strategy games, I really couldn't find anything to like about Future Tactics. The aiming system was conceptually interesting, but adjusting the floating reticle quickly grew so tiring that I stopped going for perfect shots, and was left with a wholly unappealing gaming mess. The graphics can only be described as awful, missions are boring, and combat ranges from dull to frustrating. The enemy AI is terrible, as is the fact that losing one unit can end the game. Other than the price, Future Tactics has nothing to offer.

Rated: 4.75 out of 10
Editor: Jeremy Zoss


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Product Description

Future Tactics: The Uprising is a tale of heroism against impossible odds. In this turn-based role-playing game, you'll live after the alien conquest of Earth. Humanity is now ruled with brutal oppression. The last hope for resistance is a brother & sister, and their friends. Build up your character through the experience point system -- go from bare-bones guerilla to experienced, well-armed, well-trained warrior

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Stay far far away, February 25, 2006

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D. Irish (Minnesota) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Future Tactics Uprising (Video Game)

This game isn't worth one red cent. It gives turn based strategy games a bad rap when they need positivity the most.

If your entertaining the thought of getting this game, please don't.

3.0 out of 5 stars Play the game with a friend, November 13, 2006

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A. R. Grobe - See all my reviews
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= Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Future Tactics Uprising (Video Game)

This game is not as bad as the other 2 reviews make it out to be. As far as turn based games go on Xbox, I think theres this and that dai saiku game and thats it. This game features destructable environments, weapon unlocks, and while attacking with say a rifle it switches to a first person perspective so the amount of damage is based on how well you aim. It really is an inventive game, dont judge this game by its graphics thats like judging a book by its cover. And as the title states play this game with a friend and it will be a much more enjoyable experience.

1.0 out of 5 stars garbage, November 8, 2006

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B. E Jackson (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:1.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Future Tactics Uprising (Video Game)

I know calling a game garbage is pretty severe, but you have to understand Future Tactics Uprising is really bad. There was no reason to release this game.

You have hardly no options at all during strategy battles, and the graphics are pretty bad and blocky. Not what you'd expect from the Xbox.

I hope you don't buy this game. You'd be better off without it.