Thunder Tier One

Release Date: December 7, 2021

Action, modern conflicts, isometric view, tactical, online, co-op, shooters, multiplayer, singleplayer, internet, LAN

7.2

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66%

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Thunder Tier One is a top-down tactical shooter developed by fragOut, an independent studio from Poland. The story in the game is set at the turn of the 1980s and 1990s when, in the face of growing influence of a terrorist organization called White Octopus, the titular Thunder Tier One - an elite military unit - is called up to service.

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[1:32] Thunder Tier One campaign trailer

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7.2

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 48% of Critics. There are 6 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

Gadgets 360: 8 / 10 by Robin John

Overall, Thunder Tier One is a fun game to spend some time with your friends and not rage quit, while also having some brainstorming sessions over your next plan of attack.

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Digital Chumps: 7.5 / 10 by Nathaniel Stevens

Thunder Tier One is a good game. It has a decent amount of customization options, features a good tactical system that will entertain those looking for a tactical fix, and doesn’t really do anything groundbreaking or genre-changing for tactical shooters. It’s simply a good game with hopes for more content in the future.

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Screen Rant: 3 / 5 by Eva Herinkova

While it does have its downsides when playing alone, Thunder Tier One is, overall, a solid wartime strategy game. It encourages its audience to contemplate their actions clearly instead of rushing in headfirst. The combat itself is rather simple - players point and click at enemies to trigger their weapon - but the sense of realism is impressive for the nine-mission campaign, and the ability to play the entire game with friends is a bonus.

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66%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Mixed (3,933)

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Thunder Tier One is a top-down tactical shooter developed by fragOut, an independent studio from Poland. Among other platforms, the game is available on PS4, PC and XONE.

Plot

The story in the game is set at the turn of the 1980’s and 1990’s when in the face of the growing threat of a terrorist organization called the White Octopus, the titular Thunder Tier One – an elite military unit – is called up to service. A player assumes the role of the squad leader and is tasked with stopping the terrorist organization before its members destabilize the political situation of the entire world.

Mechanics

Because the gameplay mechanics in the PS4, PC and XONE release of Thunder Tier One build on the tactical aspects, players observe the action from a top-down perspective, allowing them to see the battlefield in a big picture and execute complex strategies. Consecutive missions take place in diverse locations, such as large cities, industrial complices, thick forests, and building’s interiors. Depending on the mission, player’s objective might be to eliminate indicated targets, rescue hostages or take control over strategically important checkpoints.

Interestingly enough, a player one can customize their character as theysees fit – developers give us an elaborate editing tool, in which one can customize the protagonist’s apparel, choosing from a wide range of hats, masks, jackets, trousers, gloves, holsters, and also the munitions. During the game, a player acquires diverse weaponry divided into four main categories – primary weapons, secondary weapons, grenades, and additional pieces of gear.

Game modes

Thunder Tier One revolves around the single player campaign comprising ten missions. Moreover, the game delivers several multiplayer modes – there is the cooperative mode for up to four players, as well as the competitive mode.

Technical aspects

The PS4, PC and XONE release of Thunder Tier One is based on the Unreal Engine 4, thus it delivers solid 3D visuals. Players are bound to appreciate the polished environments, especially the rich vegetation, present in some locations, and the particle effects that, among others, accompany the sequences featuring a chopper taking off.

Last updated on July 15, 2017