Special Tactics
Best Tactical PvP
FreeOffers In-App Purchases
22for iPhone, iPad and more
8.9
149 Ratings
Beast Mode Games LLC
Developer
219.5 MB
Size
Jan 28, 2020
Update Date
Action
Category
12+
Age Rating
Age Rating
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About Special Tactics
Special Tactics brings the most intense, tactical-action experience to iOS through killer gameplay, streamlined controls and carefully crafted maps. Select your custom loadout, plan out strategies and accomplish your objectives.
"If you're a fan of strategy games, this is one you definitely need to keep on your radar" - Peter Willington, PocketGamer.co.uk
"This game is really, really good...I'm having a BLAST" - TheGameHuntah
Special Tactics is very accessible but with immense, tactical depth:
- use Smoke Grenades to block line of sight
- choose a Bomb Site to raid or control
- set up Sniper points
- get up close with Shotguns and SMGs
- pick your Boosters carefully
- complete your objective
[Supports iPhone 4S, iPod Touch 5th Gen, iPad 2, iPad Mini 1 and up]
-=FEATURES=-
- *Best In-Class Combat Mechanics and Damage Models*
- *Best In-Class Controls based around "Focus Points"*
- Epic 1 vs 1 PvP (Special Tactics Online)
- Unlock Custom Weapons and Attachments
- Intense Survival Mode with Tons of Replay Value
- Real-time online matches (no waiting for opponent)
- Objective-based: Bomb defuse and Bomb plant
- 5 main classes: Sniper, Shotgun, Assault, SMG, Shield
- 4 Boosters: Range, Armor, Damage, Speed
- 6 Equipment: Smoke, Frag, Flash, Fire/Incendiary, Throwing Axe, Sonar
- 8 Carefully Designed Maps
- Collect trophies to rank up from Recruit->Masters
-=TECH=-
- 60 FPS and super low input latency for A6 chips and up
- Robust, non-cheating AI
- High performance Path Finding
- Full Game Center integration for Networking, Matchmaking, Achievements and Leaderboards
- Robust iCloud Sync for your purchases, stats and progress
- OpenAL spatial sounds (awesome with headphones)
- Native Retina resolution for all devices (including 6, 6+)
- Smooth 3D character animations
-=Beast Mode Games Studio=-
- small indie studio focused on killer engineering and design
"If you're a fan of strategy games, this is one you definitely need to keep on your radar" - Peter Willington, PocketGamer.co.uk
"This game is really, really good...I'm having a BLAST" - TheGameHuntah
Special Tactics is very accessible but with immense, tactical depth:
- use Smoke Grenades to block line of sight
- choose a Bomb Site to raid or control
- set up Sniper points
- get up close with Shotguns and SMGs
- pick your Boosters carefully
- complete your objective
[Supports iPhone 4S, iPod Touch 5th Gen, iPad 2, iPad Mini 1 and up]
-=FEATURES=-
- *Best In-Class Combat Mechanics and Damage Models*
- *Best In-Class Controls based around "Focus Points"*
- Epic 1 vs 1 PvP (Special Tactics Online)
- Unlock Custom Weapons and Attachments
- Intense Survival Mode with Tons of Replay Value
- Real-time online matches (no waiting for opponent)
- Objective-based: Bomb defuse and Bomb plant
- 5 main classes: Sniper, Shotgun, Assault, SMG, Shield
- 4 Boosters: Range, Armor, Damage, Speed
- 6 Equipment: Smoke, Frag, Flash, Fire/Incendiary, Throwing Axe, Sonar
- 8 Carefully Designed Maps
- Collect trophies to rank up from Recruit->Masters
-=TECH=-
- 60 FPS and super low input latency for A6 chips and up
- Robust, non-cheating AI
- High performance Path Finding
- Full Game Center integration for Networking, Matchmaking, Achievements and Leaderboards
- Robust iCloud Sync for your purchases, stats and progress
- OpenAL spatial sounds (awesome with headphones)
- Native Retina resolution for all devices (including 6, 6+)
- Smooth 3D character animations
-=Beast Mode Games Studio=-
- small indie studio focused on killer engineering and design
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What's New in the Latest Version 22
Last updated on Jan 28, 2020
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Taking full advantage of iPhone's beautiful screens!
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Version History
22
Jan 28, 2020
Taking full advantage of iPhone's beautiful screens!
20.0
Jan 20, 2020
- Added PC vs iOS cross platform play!
- Improved matchmaking; easier to find opponents
- more utilities per match (3 grenades, 3 smoke, 3 flashes)
- Improved matchmaking; easier to find opponents
- more utilities per match (3 grenades, 3 smoke, 3 flashes)
18.0
Aug 29, 2019
- works on iPhone X
- weapon balanced the silenced rifles
- added character shadow rendering for newer devices
- balanced the shield
- added new "Beast Mode" AK47
- weapon balanced the silenced rifles
- added character shadow rendering for newer devices
- balanced the shield
- added new "Beast Mode" AK47
16.0
Apr 26, 2016
-=New=-
- New SMG: AUG "Cross between SMG and Assault"
- New AWP Asiimov finish
-=Tweaks=-
- Lowered Fire Grenade lifetime
- New SMG: AUG "Cross between SMG and Assault"
- New AWP Asiimov finish
-=Tweaks=-
- Lowered Fire Grenade lifetime
15.0
Apr 15, 2016
-=New Features=-
- NEW MAP ST_HOME
- Revamped Survival Mode with Hostage Rescue objective
- New Campaign Mission (more coming in next release)
-=Fixes=-
- Improved AI
- Fixed collision geometry bug in RUSH
- NEW MAP ST_HOME
- Revamped Survival Mode with Hostage Rescue objective
- New Campaign Mission (more coming in next release)
-=Fixes=-
- Improved AI
- Fixed collision geometry bug in RUSH
14.0
Mar 30, 2016
-=Fixes=-
- fixed some issues with shield not covering in some cases
- fixed Sonar showing the scan results too quickly
- fixed some issues with shield not covering in some cases
- fixed Sonar showing the scan results too quickly
13.0
Mar 22, 2016
-=Tweaks=-
- M4AX damage buff
- AI has been improved to be more aggressive and tactical; improves the quality and dynamics of the campaign and survival
- RUSH gfx tweaks
-=Fixes=-
- fixed Shield bug where shots would go through if the person behind was targeted first
- M4AX damage buff
- AI has been improved to be more aggressive and tactical; improves the quality and dynamics of the campaign and survival
- RUSH gfx tweaks
-=Fixes=-
- fixed Shield bug where shots would go through if the person behind was targeted first
12.0
Mar 9, 2016
- updated/polished map graphics
- preparing for global launch :D
- preparing for global launch :D
11.0
Mar 4, 2016
-= Tweaks =-
- Sonar is now only able to be heard and seen by the player who threw it
- Slight Fire buff
- Sonar is now only able to be heard and seen by the player who threw it
- Slight Fire buff
10.0
Feb 17, 2016
-=FEATURES=-
- Revamped Campaign! The Campaign is now in the final state with a very unique story, polished mechanics and final chapters. IT'S AWESOME :)
- NEW CUSTOM EQUIPMENT/GRENADES:
- Fire Grenades can replace Smoke to block paths
- Sonar Grenades can replace Flash to detect enemies
- Throwing Axes can replace Frags as a precision lethal
- COMBAT ENGINE 2.0
- We have tweaked the combat engine to make it even more intuitive and predictable. Best-in-class combat mechanics.
- New Legendary Finishes for AK47
- New Character Models using highly detailed textures
- Gold Pack 3 price has dropped by 50%!
-=Fixes=-
- audio bug where random weapon sounds play
- EveryPlay recording for replays fixed
- Revamped Campaign! The Campaign is now in the final state with a very unique story, polished mechanics and final chapters. IT'S AWESOME :)
- NEW CUSTOM EQUIPMENT/GRENADES:
- Fire Grenades can replace Smoke to block paths
- Sonar Grenades can replace Flash to detect enemies
- Throwing Axes can replace Frags as a precision lethal
- COMBAT ENGINE 2.0
- We have tweaked the combat engine to make it even more intuitive and predictable. Best-in-class combat mechanics.
- New Legendary Finishes for AK47
- New Character Models using highly detailed textures
- Gold Pack 3 price has dropped by 50%!
-=Fixes=-
- audio bug where random weapon sounds play
- EveryPlay recording for replays fixed
9.0
Jan 14, 2016
=-RELEASE VERSION 1.0=-
- Went out of BETA and now version 1.0!
- Thanks everyone for feedback..let the games begin!
-= FEATURES =-
- 2 remaining intense Campaign missions to round off Part I
- new map STO_FALL inspired by the DE_DUST II from CS:
- a great mix of paths to the bomb sites with different sight lines and openings
- designed in a way to allow for defenders to rush up or stay back
- can now select your weapon load out from the multiplayer Lobby!
- pick your weapons based on map and opponent
- additional sound effects
- cross platform play with other versions!
- new **Veteran Blue AK47** free for all Pro Pack purchasers!
-= Tweaks/Fixes =-
- lots of graphics and audio polish and improvements across the board!
- special alert sound when a match is found
- AI improvement for running from grenades
- visibility bugs fixed
- STO_GALLERY has been tweaked to allow for alternate route to the bottom half of map
- STO_HQ defender spawn points adjusted to open up more situations
- STO_HQ collision geometry cleaned up
- Went out of BETA and now version 1.0!
- Thanks everyone for feedback..let the games begin!
-= FEATURES =-
- 2 remaining intense Campaign missions to round off Part I
- new map STO_FALL inspired by the DE_DUST II from CS:
- a great mix of paths to the bomb sites with different sight lines and openings
- designed in a way to allow for defenders to rush up or stay back
- can now select your weapon load out from the multiplayer Lobby!
- pick your weapons based on map and opponent
- additional sound effects
- cross platform play with other versions!
- new **Veteran Blue AK47** free for all Pro Pack purchasers!
-= Tweaks/Fixes =-
- lots of graphics and audio polish and improvements across the board!
- special alert sound when a match is found
- AI improvement for running from grenades
- visibility bugs fixed
- STO_GALLERY has been tweaked to allow for alternate route to the bottom half of map
- STO_HQ defender spawn points adjusted to open up more situations
- STO_HQ collision geometry cleaned up
8.0
Oct 14, 2015
-= FEATURES =-
- Real-Time Chat and Friends List
- friend status, invite notifications (all in-game)
- one button invite
- global chat
- Masters Levels for 1500 trophies and up!
-= Tweaks/Fixes =-
- Improved networking quality
- AWP slight range buff
- misc weapon balance/tuning
- optimized character movement when firing (setting a move command with a focus point while firing will NOT stop firing the current target and character will only move when current target is out of sight or dead)
- Real-Time Chat and Friends List
- friend status, invite notifications (all in-game)
- one button invite
- global chat
- Masters Levels for 1500 trophies and up!
-= Tweaks/Fixes =-
- Improved networking quality
- AWP slight range buff
- misc weapon balance/tuning
- optimized character movement when firing (setting a move command with a focus point while firing will NOT stop firing the current target and character will only move when current target is out of sight or dead)
7
Sep 28, 2015
-= New Features =-
- 3D Touch support as a great alternative to Multi-Selecting players
- Pinch to Zoom improvements and support for all devices
-=Fixes=-
- Slightly nerfed Commando Rifle (still awesome gun :))
- EveryPlay has been removed due to audio bugs and severe lag it causes using latest SDK (will add back if fixed)
- 3D Touch support as a great alternative to Multi-Selecting players
- Pinch to Zoom improvements and support for all devices
-=Fixes=-
- Slightly nerfed Commando Rifle (still awesome gun :))
- EveryPlay has been removed due to audio bugs and severe lag it causes using latest SDK (will add back if fixed)
6
Sep 22, 2015
-=New Features=-
- ***Campaign + Survival Part 1 is now FREE for all players***
- Campaign Part III is added FREE for PRO PACK #1 players (New Assassination Type Missions!)
- Survival for STO_GALLERY + FY_ICEWORLD is added FREE for PRO PACK #1 players
- 30K of GOLD is deposited to all PRO PACK #1 players
- new ELITE SMG: P90
- PINCH TO ZOOM for iPhone 4S + iPhone5 screen sizes
- new chat messages
- chat messages enabled at end of the game (viewing scoreboard)
- new Prestige Levels up to VIII
-= Fixes =-
- New back-end network protocol for high quality connections
- Forfeits are treated as FULL WINS for the winner (trophies + GOLD)
- Proper disconnect detection: if you close the app or device mid game it's treated as a loss + disconnect
- Disconnect counter showing how many disconnects you have
- Fixed broken Friends Leaderboard
- iCloud fixes that broke in last update
- ***Campaign + Survival Part 1 is now FREE for all players***
- Campaign Part III is added FREE for PRO PACK #1 players (New Assassination Type Missions!)
- Survival for STO_GALLERY + FY_ICEWORLD is added FREE for PRO PACK #1 players
- 30K of GOLD is deposited to all PRO PACK #1 players
- new ELITE SMG: P90
- PINCH TO ZOOM for iPhone 4S + iPhone5 screen sizes
- new chat messages
- chat messages enabled at end of the game (viewing scoreboard)
- new Prestige Levels up to VIII
-= Fixes =-
- New back-end network protocol for high quality connections
- Forfeits are treated as FULL WINS for the winner (trophies + GOLD)
- Proper disconnect detection: if you close the app or device mid game it's treated as a loss + disconnect
- Disconnect counter showing how many disconnects you have
- Fixed broken Friends Leaderboard
- iCloud fixes that broke in last update
4.0
Aug 28, 2015
Critical Fix for STATS/WEAPONS Reset
Removed UIFileSharingEnabled from plist
Removed UIFileSharingEnabled from plist
3.0
Aug 27, 2015
-= Features =-
- Skill-Based Match Making
- New Multiplayer Maps: STO_GALLERY, FY_ICEWORLD
- New Awesome Weapons and Attachments
- Earn Gold from Multiplayer and Survival
- Spend Gold to purchase Weapon Crates (requires PRO PACK #1)
- Weapons of various Rarity (Common, Pro, Elite, Legendary)
- All weapons are extremely BALANCED and TUNED
- Legendary GOLD Weapons :)
- In-game chat messages
-= Fixes =-
- fix for resetting some player stats
- fix crash for viewing leaderboards in-game when lower ranked
- EveryPlay audio cutting out at 5 min
- missing trophy when opponent forfeits
- proper death count at end of match screen
- max 2 Snipers allowed per team for Multiplayer
- Skill-Based Match Making
- New Multiplayer Maps: STO_GALLERY, FY_ICEWORLD
- New Awesome Weapons and Attachments
- Earn Gold from Multiplayer and Survival
- Spend Gold to purchase Weapon Crates (requires PRO PACK #1)
- Weapons of various Rarity (Common, Pro, Elite, Legendary)
- All weapons are extremely BALANCED and TUNED
- Legendary GOLD Weapons :)
- In-game chat messages
-= Fixes =-
- fix for resetting some player stats
- fix crash for viewing leaderboards in-game when lower ranked
- EveryPlay audio cutting out at 5 min
- missing trophy when opponent forfeits
- proper death count at end of match screen
- max 2 Snipers allowed per team for Multiplayer
1.0
Jul 16, 2015
Special Tactics FAQ
Click here to learn how to download Special Tactics in restricted country or region.
Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Special Tactics.
iPhone
Requires iOS 8.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 8.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 8.0 or later.
Special Tactics supports English
Special Tactics contains in-app purchases. Please check the pricing plan as below:
Pro Pack #1
$0.00
5K of Gold
$3.99
30K of Gold
$19.99
150K of Gold
$39.99
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