tactical RPG

English

Noun

tactical RPG (plural tactical RPGs)

1. (video games) Synonym of tactical role-playing game.
   • 2000 January, “Vandal Hearts II”, in Electronic Gaming Monthly, page 234:

     As far as tactical RPGs go, Vandal Hearts is one of the best.

   • 2013 May, Sam Smith, “Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions”, in Play, page 95:

     The PSP is a treasure-trove of tactical RPGs, with stuff like Disgaea, Tactics Ogre and Growlanser, but for many FFT is the pinnacle of the genre.

   • 2022, Felipe Pepe, editor, The CRPG Book: A Guide to Computer Role-Playing Games, Expanded Edition‎, page 405:

     Still, Valkyria Chronicles remains one of the best tactical RPGs of the 2000s, with a fresh take on the genre, an involving story and gorgeous visuals.

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