Strain Tactics

by Touch Dimensions Interactive

The Developer Says...

Strain Tactics is a real-time-with-pause tactical game, where you command a squad of soldiers to liberate earth from an alien infestation. Using your helibase, deploy your custom squad and provide air support. Remember to keep your crew sane and motivated while staying clear of alien contamination!

Keywords

Tactical Squad Management

Real-Time Pause

Air Support Tactics

Character Morale System

Helibase Combat

Infection Survival

Mission Variety

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❤ Game Overview

In this post-apocalyptic strategy game, players command a specialized task force fighting an alien infection threatening human survival. Developed by Touch Dimensions Interactive, the experience blends intricate squad management with high-stakes combat.

❤ Core Gameplay Mechanics

Players control a mobile helibase and five-member squad, strategically deploying troops across 30+ unique maps. The real-time-with-pause system lets commanders freeze action, issue precise commands, and switch between direct unit control and traditional RTS approaches.

❤ Squad Customization and Variety

With 80 recruitable characters spanning divisions like Cyberpsycho SWAT, Combat Androids, and Scientist teams, players craft unique squads. Each character brings specific traits - like panic responses or team-boosting abilities - and can equip weapons ranging from machetes to explosive sniper rifles.

❤ Tactical Combat Features

Brutal combat mechanics include weapon damage that feels consequential, psychological break systems causing units to potentially shoot randomly, mission types demanding different strategies, multi-level map environments requiring careful positioning, and infection management where contaminated units can transform into enemy creatures.

❤ Helibase Gameplay

The mobile command center enables precise troop deployment, devastating aerial bombardment, equipment management, and on-site unit decontamination.

❤ Unique Gameplay Elements

Features include body bag revival systems, experience-based character progression, sandbox mission approaches allowing multiple tactical solutions, and morale management preventing team psychological collapse.

❤ Player Appreciation Points

Commanders love the game's deeply interconnected tactical systems, unpredictable combat scenarios, darkly humorous character interactions, and continuous developer improvements.

❤ Technical Considerations

Originally a mobile port, the experience translates smoothly to PC, offering touch and traditional control schemes without compromising strategic depth.