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Strategic Mind: The Pacific

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One • 2019

Should you play it?

Strategic Mind: The Pacific is a turn-based strategy set in the WW2 period depicting the war between the USA and the Empire of Japan waged in the Pacific Ocean with mindblowing historical accuracy and attention to detail. Two Sides. Two Commanders. Two Destinies.

What works
  • Historical accuracy and detailed wwii pacific theater setting
  • Deep tactical gameplay with unit customization and upgrades
  • Challenging and rewarding campaign missions
  • Good graphics and immersive sound design
  • Frequent developer updates and community engagement
Things to keep in mind
  • Lack of tutorial and steep learning curve for new players
  • Some bugs and technical issues reported
  • Poor voice acting and cutscene quality
  • Long mission durations can be tedious
  • No multiplayer or cooperative modes

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Unity of Command II

  • Hegemony III: Clash of the Ancients

  • Ultimate Admiral: Age of Sail

  • Second Front

  • War on the Sea

  • Afghanistan '11

  • Sheltered

  • After Long Night

  • Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Second Front

  • Afghanistan '11

  • Strategic Mind: Blitzkrieg
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Strategic Mind: The Pacific: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Cooperation, Survival. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Relaxation.

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