In Tactical Troops: Anthracite Shift, the center of events is the planet Anthracite. A turn-based old-school strategy, made in the sci-fi style of the 80s, and is distinguished by the absence of a grid. The player leads a group of fighters, with whom he goes to explore the planet, using innovative technologies in the process. The game can be completed in a single-player Campaign, as well as in online multiplayer, choosing one of 24 existing maps.Playthrough modes:
- Campaign - single player, where the user follows the story.
- Hot-seat - several gamers play in turns on one device.
- Domination - here, in 2 turns in a row, the user must take control and hold at least 2 points out of 3.
- Devastator - offers to deactivate 5 enemy generators before the character loses his own.
Sedvan Spheres - old teleportation devices located on Anthracite, themselves activated in 2130. A team of interplanetary mercenaries belongs to the tactical troops, goes to the specified point to scout out the reasons for the sudden activation of the devices. The truth turned out to be completely unexpected. You will have to move in a tactical environment, where there is no grid, which means that troops can be moved freely. You can attack the enemy in an open space or hide around the corner, setting up an ambush. Elements of the environment are used here, for example, stones, trees, buildings, bunkers. Units, ammunition, grenades pass through teleports, and they also work as shields.The arsenal consists of seven classes of weapons, and has 30 different types, and the player also has 7 types of gadgets at his disposal. The game offers to complete 41 missions, entering into battles with different types of enemies, for example, autonomous robots, ACP soldiers, and dangerous creatures inhabiting Anthracite. The enemy acts in different ways, for example, animals attack immediately, and humanoid life forms even manage to set traps and neutralize them.