# Special Tactics — Best Tactical PvP

> Tactical PvP combat game with strategic planning and custom loadouts. (iPhone/iPad app by Beast Mode Games LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/special-tactics/id867266659 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Beast Mode Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/867266662)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Strategy
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 164 App Store ratings · 97 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 209 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-07-23
- Data updated: 2026-07-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/special-tactics/id867266659/reviews.md

## What is 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

## Key features

- Custom loadout selection
- Strategic planning and objective accomplishment
- Smoke grenades for line of sight blocking
- Objective-based gameplay (bomb defuse/plant)
- Multiple classes and boosters
- Real-time online PvP matches

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Pack #1 | Free | one-time |
| 5K of Gold | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30K of Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| 150K of Gold | $39.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Special Tactics?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎮 Deep tactical and strategic gameplay
- 💰 Free-to-play with fair monetization
- ⚡ Fast matchmaking system
- 🎯 Well-balanced weapons and classes
- 🧠 Requires thoughtful planning and decision-making
- 📱 No intrusive ads in-game
- 🎨 Clean and intuitive interface
- 🔄 Unique blend of turn-based and real-time elements
- 🏆 Engaging multiplayer competition
- 📊 Diverse map layouts and scenarios

**Cons**

- 👥 Declining player base and matchmaking issues
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability problems
- 📱 Compatibility issues with certain iPhone models
- 🔴 Gore content without toggle option
- 💸 Paywall for campaign and survival modes
- 🎮 Unresponsive controls and command issues
- ⚠️ Unfair matchmaking pairing new vs experienced players
- 🔌 Game Center login requirement
- 📉 Lack of updates and maintenance
- 🎯 Weapon balance issues (throwing axe overpowered)
- 🔊 Audio bugs and frame rate drops mid-game

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch with GameCenter connection
- Crashes during multiplayer matches and loading screens
- Unresponsive UI panels and command execution
- Training missions not functioning properly
- Audio cutting out mid-game
- Frame rate dropping to 1 FPS during gameplay
- Stats and progress not being tracked correctly
- Loot not being collected properly
- Game not launching on certain iPhone models (XS, iPhone 11 Pro)
- Full-screen display issues on newer devices
- Game crashing on iPad mini 1 despite compatibility claim
- Progress loss after deleting and reinstalling
- In-app purchase restoration failures
- Gold purchase button leading to blank screen
- Players able to exit matches without penalty

**Most requested features**

- Campaign mode (free or lower price)
- Survival mode with customizable difficulty
- Character customization and cosmetics
- Additional multiplayer game modes (2v2, 3v3, CTF, TDM)
- More maps and diverse level designs
- New character classes (medic, assassin, juggernaut, demo)
- Ragdoll physics and improved graphics
- Custom game creation with full control
- Chat system and friend list functionality
- Account recovery and purchase restoration
- Blood/gore toggle option
- Sandbox/creative mode
- Territory conquest system
- Replay system with match statistics
- Multiple bomb plant locations
- Real-time troop control during animations
- Game Center alternative login option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 97)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/special-tactics/id867266659/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Absolutely LOVING this game

*2026-01-29, version 22*

I LOVE it when games tell you to do something and the thing they are telling you to do is impossible, even when following the instructions perfectly.

### 5/5 — Needs a second

*2025-07-19, version 22*

Great game coming back to play after probably 8 years and what they added is great.

### 5/5 — Fun

*2025-06-14, version 22*

It’s fun love having to use my brain

### 1/5 — Please do something about the gore...

*2024-06-06, version 22*

What’s with all the gore? Could you please add a remove blood option? It would benefit a large majority of the player population and my friend would be able to play without puking all over the place. I would really appreciate it... thank you.

### 5/5 — Love it

*2023-09-15, version 22*

I was looking for a fun shooter game and this one has stole my interest. I dubb it the only game on my phone

### 4/5 — Great game

*2023-05-24, version 22*

I love this game as it is a mix between doorkickers and csgo but I do not like not being in control of when I pause and this is a great substitute until you get doorkickers

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2023-05-10, version 22*

My men don't follow, nor listen to my orders, they move around, and the panel does not respond to my commands. It is hroken. Training 13 dosent work at all, moving didnt budge.

### 5/5 — Great game

*2023-02-21, version 22*

Great game 5 stars any time of the day!!! I really enjoy playing this game when I’m not doing anything , I do just wish there was customization for the characters instead of just them having to wear the all black gear.

### 2/5 — The game isn’t fun

*2022-11-26, version 22*

Special Tactics is a good game but it isn’t fun when your getting killed quicker by people that have the same gun as you as well as the “online multiplayer”just being bots as I found a match offline. The game has potential but it’s not fun to play and I can’t do my own tactics without people spamming snipers

### 5/5 — Very strategic really good game though

*2022-11-08, version 22*

Plan your group of four and strategize them on how to beat the other players group of 4

## Frequently asked questions about Special Tactics

### What kind of game is Special Tactics?

Special Tactics is a tactical PvP combat game for iOS. It focuses on strategic planning, custom loadouts, and objective-based gameplay in intense online matches.

### What are the key features of Special Tactics?

Key features include customizable loadouts, strategic use of equipment like smoke grenades, objective-based modes such as bomb defusal, and real-time 1v1 PvP matches with various classes and boosters.

### Is Special Tactics free to play?

The game is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases for additional content or customization options.

### What devices is Special Tactics compatible with?

The game supports iPhone 4S, iPod Touch 5th Gen, iPad 2, iPad Mini 1 and up, with optimized performance for newer devices and native Retina resolution.

### What are some common use cases for Special Tactics?

Players use Special Tactics for competitive online PvP battles, practicing strategic combat scenarios, and engaging in objective-based gameplay that requires teamwork and tactical thinking.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 22 — 2020-01-28

Taking full advantage of iPhone's beautiful screens!

### 20.0 — 2020-01-20

- Added PC vs iOS cross platform play!
- Improved matchmaking; easier to find opponents
- more utilities per match (3 grenades, 3 smoke, 3 flashes)

### 18.0 — 2019-08-29

- works on iPhone X
- weapon balanced the silenced rifles
- added character shadow rendering for newer devices
- balanced the shield
- added new "Beast Mode" AK47

### 16.0 — 2016-04-26

-=New=-

- New SMG: AUG "Cross between SMG and Assault"
- New AWP Asiimov finish

-=Tweaks=-

- Lowered Fire Grenade lifetime

### 15.0 — 2016-04-15

-=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

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