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tactical role-playing game
La Pucelle: Tactics
By Nippon Ichi Software, released 1 Jan 2002
- Microsoft Windows
What it is
La Pucelle: Tactics is a tactical role-playing game developed by Nippon Ichi Software and published by NIS America. Its story follows novice demon hunters Prier and her brother Culotte as they become caught up in plots involving a rival church. The Windows release presents La Pucelle: Ragnarok, with additional scenarios, recruits and DLC characters. Battles use an isometric tactical format: guide units, close portals to the Dark World, counter Dark Energy and purify corrupted ground and enemies. Monsters can be converted to fight alongside your party, and items can be strengthened during play. The listed version adds features such as cutscene skipping, battle camera rotation and quick travel, along with additional voices and music. Steam lists single-player, achievements, full controller support, Trading Cards, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. The game is categorized as an RPG and was released on Steam in 2022.
What players like, and what they don't
- Isometric tactical combat
- Monsters can be converted to allies
- Includes quick travel
- Full controller support is listed
- No multiplayer feature is listed
- Windows is the only listed platform
Who it suits
It suits players who want an isometric tactical RPG with demon-hunting battles, recruitable allies and item management. The listed Steam version is single-player and supports controllers.
La Pucelle: Tactics pairs tactical battles with portal-closing and monster-conversion mechanics. Its listed Steam release includes extra scenarios and characters, as well as quick travel and controller support.
