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Tenderfoot Tactics

Xbox Series X|S, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2020

Should you play it?

A party of goblins, granted magic by an ancient spirit, wanders the archipelago, fighting back the terrible Fog. Wield elemental power with wild repercussions in this open-world tactics RPG.

What works

  • Deep and strategic combat
  • Unique and immersive art style
  • Open world exploration with hand-drawn maps
  • Rich class and skill customization
  • Atmospheric music and sound design

Things to keep in mind

  • Navigation can be confusing due to lack of player position on maps
  • Overworld exploration can feel tedious and empty
  • Minimal story and handholding
  • Combat ui can be clunky and unintuitive
  • Some players find difficulty scaling frustrating

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Tenderfoot Tactics: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Exploration, Expression.

Last update: 02/09/2026