Synth War Tactics

Synth War Tactics is a turn-based tactical game in which you command an elite squad of soldiers. You choose their weapons, armor and cybernetic modifications, then lead them through battles across varied maps against different enemy groups.

Movement and objectives

The game has no traditional grid. Each action costs action points, and your units can move anywhere on the battlefield their remaining points allow. Battlefield objectives provide strategic intelligence each turn to whichever side controls them. Once a side gains enough intelligence, it can call down a stratagem, such as a gunship air strike, missiles or orbital land mines. Enemy leaders also have their own call-downs.

Orders and tactics

You can issue orders that give your soldiers advantages and disadvantages for the turn. For example, Advance increases movement speed but reduces weapon accuracy, which can help units reach a distant objective. Choosing when to use each order is key to winning.

Missions and upgrades

After each successful mission, you unlock new vendors in the shops. In a mission set, each victory also earns cash to upgrade your team for that run. Choosing items to counter each foe matters as maps and enemy strategies change, giving missions replay value.