Meanings
plural tactical RPGs
- video gamesSynonym of tactical role-playing game.
As far as tactical RPGs go, Vandal Hearts is one of the best.
2000 January, “Vandal Hearts II”, in Electronic Gaming Monthly, page 2342 more examples
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.
2013 May, Sam Smith, “Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions”, in Play, page 95Still, 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.
2022, Felipe Pepe, editor, The CRPG Book: A Guide to Computer Role-Playing Games, Expanded Edition, page 405Synonyms: tactical role-playing game
Synonyms & antonyms
nounSynonym of tactical role-playing game.
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