No matter what the common belief is, the mastermind behind planning battles often takes the credit.

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogunthrives in stealth mode.

Players control a team of deadly specialists whose main ability is to sneak into the shadows.

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The game takes place in Japan during the 1615 Edo period.

It follows a new Shogun whos seized control of Japan to enforce nationwide peace.

Successfully using stealth action through enemy territory needs a lot of careful planning and thinking ahead.

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Using your wits and skills, will no doubt come in handy.

The games visual appeal and beautiful music help make your experience smooth and fun.

Four colonial powerhouses go up against one another, specifically the Netherlands, England, France, and Spain.

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Remember, each colony has its perks, so choose wisely.

From there, you start managing your colony.

Port Royale is an expansive 3D world with huge potential.

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It has 60 Caribbean cities you could trade with.

Its such an extensive universe that places entire armies at your feet and mercy.

Halo Wars 2picks up where Halo Wars left off with an all-new story split across campaign missions.

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It demands the player build and lead the vehicles and armies of their unit.

A new enemy is at play, too, threatening the Halo universe.

Feel free to bring a friend or two along in the games up to six multiplayer modes.

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Also, check out the new Blitz mode, which allows you to combine tactical combat with card-based strategy.

Your role is to manage and build a new colonial empire.

Its not always an easy ride, thanks toRimWorld Console Editions near-infinite difficulty levels.

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When starvation and desperate times hit, things can get nasty real quick.

Just like in the real world, you could tame and train pets.

Or trade and migrate your colony.

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When snow and weather storms hit, youll have to survive.

On one end, ruthless bandits and corrupt officers hunt you down.

While clearly outnumbered, its up to you to control up to five desperados.

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With each strategy, your aim is to thin out the enemy herd.

No one strategy will work every time.

Often, youll need to think of more than one solution to the problem.

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Consequently, each encounter with the enemy demands the perfect execution of well-timed attacks.

Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.

When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.

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