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Code Name S.T.E.A.M.
Code Name S.T.E.A.M.Steam-powered tactics meet turn‑based shooting in a steampunk showdown.
Future Tactics: The Uprising
Future Tactics: The UprisingTurn‑based tactical combat meets sci‑fi action in a gritty mutant showdown.
Overview
Description

Launch an elite squad of steam‑powered special‑forces soldiers to battle an alien menace. The game blends action and strategy, letting you position units with steam backpacks and unleash a diverse arsenal. Pick your team, customize load‑outs, and use turn‑based tactics to navigate steampunk‑inspired battlefields. A single‑player campaign offers strategic depth and a quirky sci‑fi/fantasy setting.

Future Tactics: The Uprising blends turn‑based strategy with fast‑paced action, letting you command a squad of nine characters against mutant hordes. The single‑player story mode follows a tale of love, loss, redemption, and hope in a bleak, futuristic world. In split‑screen battle mode two players can pit their teams against each other, testing tactical wit and terrain mastery. With a focus on positioning, character abilities, and environmental advantages, every decision can turn the tide of battle.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Turn-Based Strategy
Turn-Based Strategy
Best for
Tactical shooter enthusiasts
Tactical strategy enthusiasts
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99−33%
$29.99
release date
2015-03-13
2004-05-10
Specifications
developer
Nintendo SPD Production Group No. 2, Intelligent Systems
Zed Two
publisher
Nintendo
JoWooD Productions Software, Crave Entertainment
age rating
PEGI 12, ESRB T
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player
Single player, Split screen
critic score
68/100+6%
64/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Unique steampunk theme with steam‑powered mechanics
  • Deep tactical gameplay rewarding careful planning
  • Variety of units and weapons for diverse strategies
  • Engaging single‑player story with progressive difficulty
  • Deep tactical combat with terrain effects
  • Rich sci‑fi narrative adds context
  • Two‑player split‑screen adds replay value
  • Varied character abilities encourage diverse strategies
Cons
  • Limited to single‑player mode only
  • Relatively short campaign length
  • Control scheme can feel clunky on some platforms
  • Graphics are dated by modern standards
  • Limited platform availability (PC, PS2 only)
  • Multiplayer limited to local split‑screen, no online
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