# Special Tactics — user reviews > 97 indexed App Store user reviews of Special Tactics by Beast Mode Games LLC, rated 4.50/5 from 164 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/special-tactics/id867266659/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/special-tactics/id867266659.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 124 · 4★ 22 · 3★ 4 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 10 ## 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 ## Newest reviews (15 of 97) ### 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 ### 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 ### 4/5 — So when the next update you haven’t updated in a year *2021-05-18, version 22* .. ### 2/5 — NOT ENOUGH PLAYERS *2021-05-13, version 22* I’ve just been playing against bots the whole time. ### 4/5 — Has potential *2021-04-30, version 22* I see potential in this game. If you could update it with new visuals, animations, store and multiplayer aspects, it would be a really nice game to play on a daily basis. I've been trying to find a game like this one for years, but I can't. It needs to be updated or have a sequel to it. ### 4/5 — Just add the stuff i ask pls *2020-11-21, version 22* So we might need a sandbox mode and in sandbox mode you get ever thing and get to control the enemys and uou teams ### 5/5 — Very Fun Game :) *2020-07-10, version 22* This game is kind of like a mix between Door Kickers and CS:GO on Steam. It is very fun to play. It is a free game, but there are no ads and the only thing you can purchase is the in-game currency. So the game isn’t really that P2W because you are paying to progress faster rather than paying to unlock stuff you wouldn’t be able to normally. My only complaint is that the throwing axe is kind of OP. It is a 5,000 gold weapon that replaces the grenade and it is an instant kill and it bounces off walls. It is impossible to counter because even if you move your guys every turn so the enemy doesn’t know your location, it has a good chance it will still hit you. The throwing axe moves very quickly which leaves your guys little time to dodge it if the other player knows your location. Luckily, the only player I have seen use it is the #1 player and I keep getting matched with him for some reason. ### 5/5 — great game beautifally executed *2020-07-09, version 22* the title says it all, but heres som e pros and cons: +tatics can be used amazingly well in this game +graphics look amazing, and interface is easy to use +matchmaking is FAST! -it doesent thrust you into the training when you start the game, you have to find the training -crates take 1000 gold, which is way too much for a noob player like me, since the matches put you with people that have been playing for a long time -matchmaking puts you with people that have played 50+ matches while you haven't even played your second match Notes: the buy gold button brings you to a blank screen(and in turn, you cant buy gold) replays should also show match stats, such as kills, deaths, and the k/d ratio altogether, this game is very much worth it, keep the good work up, devs! ### 5/5 — I don’t write reviews, and yet I’m here. *2020-07-02, version 22* In a world where almost all mobile games are made in India, use fake reviews, misleading ads, and more, it’s very great to see a game that not only doesn’t include them, but shoved a finger in the face of those who do. I have seen no ads for this game and none in the game (I haven’t played a ton yet), and compared to the game that pull up ads when you enter a menu, do anything, or even in the middle of a game, this is a holy game that the pope would advocate for (minus the inclusion of firearms of course). Add in simple yet deep gameplay and multiplayer that is enjoyable, along with a standard offline mode for competing against bots, and you have a mobile game that would make Steve Jobs shed a year of joy in his grave. 10/10, 5 Stars, the whole lot of it. Phenomenal game, even on non-mobile standards. ### 5/5 — Great game but where’s campaign *2020-06-13, version 22* Let me start off by saying this is one of my favorite games on my phone. I’ve been playing it for many years. The learning curve was not as bad as it seemed at first. I especially enjoy playing survival. The strategy is my favorite part of it and I love the fact that you can plan out for as long as you need to. Also the fact that rarer weapons are not necessarily better; they are all balanced and have advantages/disadvantages over each other. However, I hadn’t played this game for a while and it seems like the campaign is gone; what happened to it? Correct me if I’m wrong but I can’t find it. ### 5/5 — Awesome!!! *2020-04-23, version 22* Played this years ago. People stopped playing. Hopefully players are back or new ones. Best strategy game ever. ### 3/5 — It needs work *2020-04-18, version 22* As it stands right now this is a Fallout Tactics style game with turn based squad warfare. Great concept, design, controls, but there are issues. Not every game played is being tracked, not all loot is collected, etc. just buggy. There is also MW2 logos in game. Come on guys. Hopefully some of these things can get fixed because this has a lot of potential. ### 4/5 — It has lots of potential but *2020-03-20, version 22* Game is good but could use some Ragdoll or a setting for that, a little better graphics, and custom games. Ex: how much people on your team and enemy team, if you defuse or if enemy team does. And a new game mode house breach and team death match, I don’t care if you don’t do team death match ### 5/5 — Great Concept *2020-02-28, version 22* Great game, love the tactics. There’s a lot of characteristics to this game that make the game play very entertaining. The maps are diverse and multiplayer makes the tactics different with each game. As golden as this app is, I would like to point out something, that I’d like to see done, to better the experience. I wish bomb plants would have different variations in where they’re located. Not quite randomized because that could lead to issues with easy and unfair wins and losses but at least 2-3 variations. I also would like to add a concept idea, if I could. It may not be in the developers agenda but competition is the biggest motivator to gamers. I think it would be really cool to have alliances with territory that could be conquered in the multiplayer system. As far as I know, no such game exists unless you’re talking RISK. However, that’s a game gauged on dice not skill and tactical prowess. Anyway just a thought to better expand on such a wonderful game. Thanks for listening! Signed User: Utârii ### 5/5 — Amazing game, but help Recovering old Account *2020-02-20, version 22* I love the game, there’s nothing really like it out there. The full control of strategy and tactics really make this game the bees knees for me. I have been playing since 2015 and spent money in the game, but since i got a new phone and game center, I can’t recover my old account or restore purchases. I’d really love if I could recover my old legendary guns and equipment. Plz help ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 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. ### 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. ### 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. ### 1/5 — Just bad door kickers *2021-12-14, version 22* Just a knock-off door kickers, the game just isn’t as fun as door kickers. ### 1/5 — Terrible *2020-07-24, version 22* The only people I can get matched against are way too good and I can’t get any wins it’s terrible don’t get this it’s a waste of space and time ### 1/5 — iPhone 11 Pro *2020-01-28, version 22* Looks terrible, not full screen and time and status still shows on the left side. Hopefully you guys will fix this ### 1/5 — Does not work on my iPhone *2019-05-28, version 16.0* My iPhone definitely is compatible but the moment I try and play it says I can’t... ### 1/5 — Does not work on xs *2019-05-25, version 16.0* Does not work on XS ### 1/5 — Stupid game don’t buy *2018-02-14, version 16.0* They don’t upgrade they make it so you have to pay more money and can’t get refunded and I can’t win any game even using tactics don’t was $12:00 on this game. ### 1/5 — Waste *2016-09-25, version 16.0* I spent 5 dollars on a gun. 5 minutes later it's gone. Thanks jerks ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 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 ### 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 ### 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. ### 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 ### 5/5 — Amazing. But one complaint *2022-10-23, version 22* As the title says, AMAZING, I love it, but my only complaint is that I wish there was a custom mode where you could do true survival, you have your squad against as many enemies as you want, you chose the enemy spawn point, and you just hold out for as long as you can, in addition to being able to play more custom of the bomb and hostage modes. If I could see that, and maybe some like, demo class, that can place a C4 charge and detonate it later (both being actions that take a full turn each) would be amazing. ### 5/5 — Best Tactical Game *2021-12-30, version 22* Best game to play with real strategy. ### 5/5 — One of the more tactical strategic game i’ve played *2021-09-05, version 22* Now, I’ve played a LOT of mobile and PC and console tactical strategy games, and this one is up with the great ones. I feel that this game company has an amazing potential, and can likely become more famous than EPIC Games (mostly bad company because Fortnite and Spyjinx, some other games are good), and i wish you all the best. Best of luck and my hopes of good times for you all, VYPER2-1 ### 5/5 — Great game and this is not a bot review lol *2021-08-29, version 22* If you like military tactics this is the game for you and the tutorials a little tricky but I don’t really care because if you know military tactics well then the tutorials easy. I love the game! ### 5/5 — Very good but... *2021-01-10, version 22* Where is the campaign missions, I have only seed training and multiplayer mode But you said game have story missions Please answer ❤️ Hey where is the campaign --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-23.*