Door Kickers 2: Task Force North

Door Kickers 2: Task Force North is a top-down tactical game that puts control in the hands of a squad of operatives. The action takes place in the fictional Middle Eastern country of Noveraki, where a special unit has to deal with militants, traps and improvised explosive devices. What is happening is presented without unnecessary politics: there is a task, there is a map, there is a limited number of fighters. It's all about planning. You can pause the game and give orders: who covers the door, who throws a grenade, who enters first. Death in the game is instant, so a mistake in the sequence costs a life rather than a health bar. This is what makes you take every entry seriously. Squads and equipment are customizable, with shields, night vision, castle shotguns and sniper rifles changing the way you approach missions. The scenarios are repeatable and allow for different solutions, so it’s interesting to replay them even after the first playthrough. It is also worth noting that the game has a scenario editor and a workshop: users create their own operations, often more complicated than the official ones. Each mission is rated based on speed and losses, which makes you want to replay it cleaner. For tactics, this is what durability is all about. The game was made by a small team, but due to the depth of planning it remains one of the best examples of tactics about clearing rooms. For those who like to think rather than shoot at a button, this is an ideal option.