Star Trek: Tactical Assault

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Star Trek: Tactical Assault is a real-time spaceship combat game for 1 or 2 players, featuring a wide array of authentic Star Trek races, ships, and...
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Game Overview

Star Trek: Tactical Assault is a real-time spaceship combat game for 1 or 2 players, featuring a wide array of authentic Star Trek races, ships, and weaponry from the universe of the original Star Trek series. Players take command of powerful Federation and Klingon warships and must outthink and out duel their opponents in order to succeed. Play through either the Federation or Klingon campaigns in single-player mode or go head-to-head against a friend in wireless multiplayer action.

The Bottom Line

On the DS edition, the game can be played entirely with the touchscreen, with a graphic digital dial arranged just like that of the show.

A unique Star Trek game for handheld systems by the creators of Starfleet Command, Star Trek: Tactical Assault takes place entirely in the original Star Trek universe and gives players total control over authentic Star Trek ships and weaponry in tense battle encounters. Both the Federation and Klingon campaign modes feature real-time combat with branching missions and multiple outcomes. Wireless multiplayer mode allows you to test your skills and tactical maneuvers against those of your friends. Successful gameplay relies on strategic movement and effective use of a ship's weapons and shields.

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Expert Reviews

62/100

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Tactical Assault is not a typical strategy game, and the original design feels fresh when you first start playing. But it's also a one-trick pony, boiling down to the same basic maneuvers and slow-paced combat. It also horribly overlooks its license.

60/100

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It offers a decent mix of strategy and action, though both halves never gel very well. The option to pilot several vessels in two different campaigns is definitely nice, but the story and missions could have used more variety.

Game Features

Based on the films of The Original Series.

Space is the final frontier, Kirk is in command, and the Klingons are the bad guys. Play through the era that started it all with this classic Star Trek game. Real-time combat involving multiple warships.

The true test of a Captain is his ability to act under fire. Every second counts as you attempt to out-maneuver enemy warships and expose their weaknesses while protecting your own. Two full campaign modes.

Become a hero of the Federation or a champion of the Klingon Empire in two full-length, independent campaigns. Branching missions with multiple outcomes.

You are in command. As the Captain, it is up to you to make the best decisions for your crew. With a multitude of paths to choose from, you will decide the direction and ultimate outcome of your campaign. Head-to-Head wireless multiplayer.

Test your skills and tactics against the most challenging opponents you'll find… your friends. Five playable races.

In Skirmish and Multiplayer modes, command ships from the Federation, Klingon, Romulan, Gorn, and Orion fleets. Each fleet has its own combat philosophy, strengths, and weaknesses. Tactics that lead to victory for one race will result in disaster for another.

Game Specs

Modes
Campaign, Online Team Battle

Online Features
Online Multiplayer

Wireless
DS Multi-Card Play (1-2)

ESRB Game Ratings

This game is Rated: Everyone
Content is most suitable for children ages 6 and up. This game may contain some cartoons or fantasy characters and potentially mild violence or language.

Content Descriptors:

Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Language