Tactical Combat Department

Tactical Combat Department is a turn-based tactical strategy game inspired by SWAT games. You command a special intervention squad responding to situations in varied environments, and must plan each move while protecting civilians, suspects and your team.

Turn-based tactics

Actions use a classic action-point system. Enemy positions are randomly generated at the start of each level, so you must survey the area and adapt your approach each time. You can view the game from above or in 3D, and the fog of war reveals only what your squad members can see.

Move carefully from door to door, checking corners and exposed areas to avoid surprise attacks. Before entering a room, you can use a camera to locate suspects. Doors may be opened slowly by the handle, kicked in or breached with explosives; some are locked and require a multifunction tool. A forceful entry can expose your squad to opponents both inside and outside, while quiet approaches can use silent weapons and a slow door opening. Flashbangs can help before entry, and you can cover access points and room corners as you advance.

Morale and control

Civilians and armed suspects have morale and react to what happens around them. Voice pressure can make an opponent cooperate, though it may not work over long distances. Some surrender readily while others resist; if verbal pressure fails, you can use options such as pepper spray or a blinding grenade.

You need to establish rules and secure suspects and civilians as soon as possible. Unsecured opponents remain a threat and may try to escape or attack. Civilians can panic and scatter, while disorder increases the risk of injuries to them and your squad.

Shooting and squad safety

Shots follow projectile trajectories, with outcomes affected by unit experience and weapon accuracy. At longer distances, the chance of hitting people nearby increases for both enemies and your squad, so you need to account for these risks and your units’ experience. Some materials can be shot through.

Enemy behavior

Opponents move according to their judgment, react to loud sounds and follow what they see. When they detect a threat, they can warn nearby colleagues; under attack, they try to take cover behind the closest obstacles. Character animations combine motion-capture data with ragdoll physics.