2010 tactical TBS and SRPG summaries.

TBA [DS ] [1] Dawn of Heroes
An ambitious and promising attempt at an SRPG by an indie developer named Wicked Studios.

Q2 [PC/WII] [1] [2] Grotesque Tactics: Evil Heroes
A 'parody' SRPG. Ignoring the corny plot/characters and garish graphics, it looks like a very generic, low budget indie game. If you're not going to take advantage of the possible difficulty and depth of an SRPG, why not just make it a normal RPG?

Fall [PS3/PC] [1] Magic: The Gathering Tactics
A multiplayer online microtransaction based card game from the company that put card games on the map.  If anything they should have a readily available audience for this tactics title.

Fall [PS3] [1] [2] Agarest Senki 2
More dating sim fanservice mixed with simple, repetitive, and forced grinding combat.

09/21 [PC] [1] [2] Sid Meier's Civilization V
Yes this is a strategic level game with some tactical combat on the side, but Civilization is one of the greatest strategy titles ever.  The developers are working on improving the tactical level combat this time around with inspiration from Panzer Tactics and a hex based grid, so it might actually be good this time instead of the silly unit stacking of previous entries.

09/19 [PSP] [1] [2] Knights in the Nightmare
Set for a NA release, this version of Knights in the Nightmare uses the directional pad instead of the stylus for moving around.  Despite not having touch controls, the conversion works well.

09/16 [DS] [1] Blue Roses
An anime themed SRPG by new developer Apollosoft.  Published by NIS, so maybe they will bring it over to NA.  The amount of fanservice and/or grinding is unknown.

09/15 [iPhone/iPod Touch] [1] Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions
iPhone port of the PSP version of Final Fantasy Tactics.

08/31 [PSP] [1] [2] Valkyria Chronicles 2
Import reviews claim the main campaign is very easy, but there are some interesting post-game fights. The game has more of a dating sim/kids feel to it so don't expect it to be more complex or difficult than the original. Much like scouts in the original VC there are a few overpowered units, although orders are more expensive so they are not as easy to abuse. There's also no mid-battle saving, so you can't save/reload abuse as easily.

07/21 [PC] [1] BBC Battlefield Academy
A WEGO style tactics game that takes place on hexes, with a unique comic book art style.  Formerly announced for consoles but now PC only.

07/15 [PC] [1] Field of Glory - Immortal Fire
A new expansion pack to the Field of Glory historical tactics game.

07/15 [DS ] [1] [2] Fire Emblem: Shin Monshou no Nazo Hikari to Kage no Eiyuu
A remake of the third Fire Emblem game for SNES. It will feature a customizable hero with their own sub-story and chapters alongside the main hero Marth. Features 4 difficulty modes and a casual mode where your units no longer face permadeath.

07/04 [ipad/iphone] [1] The War of Eustrath HD
A Super Robot Wars clone.  It's ipad only at the moment but an iphone version is coming.

06/14 [360/PSP] [1] [2] Star Hammer Tactics
Basic multiplayer space based TBS game, with a short campaign.

06/02 [iphone] [1] [2]  Highborn
A good iPhone title with the high point being the games wry humor.

05/27 [PSP] [1] Daisenryaku Perfect: Senjou no Hasha
A PSP port of a PC title that came out in 2003. They don't use the word perfect lightly - this game has almost everything you could possibly want out of a hardcore military sim, minus a map/campaign editor. Daisenryaku entries tend to have complex, realistic game mechanics and stats with a wide variety of units based on real military hardware. This is as close to a complex wargame on consoles as you're likely to get, since other complex wargame developers stick to PC.

05/27 [DS ] [1] Super Robot Taisen OG Saga: Masou Kishin - The Lord of Elemental
What would we do without another SRT release? This might be one of the easier entries in the series because the SNES original is very easy. The dev team has generally made their handheld entries on the easier side while the console entries are harder. Based on import impressions, there are no skill points or EX-Hard mode, so there's no point playing yet another SRW unless you are into the plot/characters.

05/27 [PSP] [1] [2] Blaze Union: Story to Reach the Future
A SRPG sequel to Yggdra Union. STING is generally a quality developer although I had a lot of reservations about Yggdra Union. I'm hoping the battle outcomes are less random (or at least morale penalties are reduced), the combat is sped up, and there's less easter egg hunting for items scattered around the map.

05/21 [PC ] [1] Legio
A multiplayer TBS game that's an expanded take on chess. The board is wider, and there are many unit varieties. It's a budget indie game so the price is decent as well.

04/07 [PC ] [1] [2] Future Wars
An online release by an indie developer. A very simple, basic wargame-lite title that's even simpler than Advance Wars. It's also apparently very easy but if you're a beginner you might want to check it out.

03/18 [DS ] [1] Moe Moe 2-Ji Daisenryaku 2: Yamato Nadesico
SystemSoft attempts to make up for flagging sales by adding fanservice to their military sim series. This is a DS style entry to the series.

03/17 [PC] [1] Dofus Arena
A multiplayer online microtransaction-card based game.  There have been plenty of these games popping up and they all want your cold, hard cash for virtual cards to compete with.

03/15 [PC ] [1] [2] Field of Glory - Rise of Rome and Storm of Arrows
Two expansions to the original Field of Glory released in 2009. A very in depth and realistic ancient times wargame. Developed by Slitherine Strategies, who have created a number of modern PC wargames.

02/25 [iphone/BBerry] [1] [2] [3] Transformers G1: Awakening
A short but apparently well done title for iphone and other mobiles. As you might expect, units can transform in this game.

02/25 [DS ] [1] [2] Gendai Daisenryaku DS Isshoku Sokuhatsu - Gunji Balance Houkai
Looks like a version of Daisenryaku for the DS.

02/08 [iphone] [1] Military Madness: Neo Nectaris 
A port of the 1994 Neo Nectaris.  More unit variety and some challenging missions make this a better entry than the original Nectaris. 

01/20 [360/PS3] [1] [2] Vandal Hearts: Flames of Judgment
Very easy, short, and basic SRPG. If you're a complete beginner you might enjoy it.