# Special Tactics

> Best Tactical PvP

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id867266659](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id867266659)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id867266659`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Beast Mode Games LLC
- **Category:** Strategy
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (169 ratings)
- **Version:** 22
- **Last updated:** 2020-01-28
- **First published:** 2015-07-23
- **Size:** 209 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/special-tactics/id867266659)
- **Website:** [http://www.beastmodegames.com](http://www.beastmodegames.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://beastmodegames.com/privacy\_policy.jpg](http://beastmodegames.com/privacy_policy.jpg)

## Description

Special Tactics delivers a fast-paced tactical PvP experience on iOS. Build your custom loadout, plan routes with Smoke to block line of sight, place sniper points, and engage across eight meticulously designed maps. With five classes and a focus on strategic objectives like defuse and bomb plant, victories hinge on smart position, timing, and teamwork. Real-time online matches run at 60 FPS with precise Focus Point controls for responsive combat.

From unlockable weapons and attachments to boosters and survival modes, the game rewards strategic thinking and practice. It features Game Center networking, iCloud sync for purchases and progress, spatial audio for immersive sound, and high-fidelity visuals on Retina displays. Special Tactics blends indie craftsmanship with deep tactical depth for competitive play and long-term replay value.

## Rankings

- #112,599 — Overall

## Review summary

Special Tactics is praised for its deep tactical gameplay, offline-friendly, ad-free experience, and strong appeal for strategy fans. Players cite challenging planning, map variety, and balanced weapons. However, the game suffers from bugs and UI issues, missing campaign content, and balance/matchmaking frustrations, plus account/purchase restoration problems. A subset of players also requests more modes and customization. Overall it’s a solid strategy title that would shine with fixes and content additions.

### Pros

- Deep tactical/strategic gameplay with planning and squad management.
- Ad-free, offline-friendly experience with non-pay-to-win monetization.
- Engaging and challenging gameplay with varied modes and map diversity.
- Balanced weapon progression where rarer gear isn’t strictly better.
- High replay value and long-term appeal for strategy fans.

### Cons

- Bugs and UI/controls issues (unresponsive commands, broken training, loot tracking problems).
- Campaign/story mode is missing or difficult to find.
- Weapon balance concerns, notably an overpowered throwing axe.
- Frustrating matchmaking and online balance (facing better players or bots, snipers, etc.).
- Account and purchase restoration issues (can't restore old purchases, invalid packs).

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