Star Trek: Tactical Assault is a Star Trek video game for the Nintendo DS and PlayStation Portable that was developed by Quicksilver Software, also the creators of Star Trek: Starfleet Command. The game is published by Bethesda Softworks, which published several other Star Trek games around that time. This would be the first game on a Nintendo platform to be published by Bethesda since the NES version of Home Alone in 1991.
| Star Trek: Tactical Assault | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Quicksilver Software |
| Publisher(s) | Bethesda Softworks |
| Producer(s) | Cory Nelson |
| Programmer(s) | Otmar Schlunk |
| Artist(s) | Rantz A. Hoseley |
| Composer(s) | Jason Graves |
| Series | Star Trek |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable |
| Release | Nintendo DSPlayStation Portable |
| Genre(s) | Real-time tactics |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Gameplay
editSingle-player
editThere are two playable campaigns, each covering a range of missions. The Starfleet campaign is set in 2284 and predates the events of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. The player follows the adventures of Lieutenant Commander Reynolds, completing missions and working up to better ships, from a small frigate to a Constitution-class starship and beyond. The Klingon campaign is set after the Khitomer Massacre of 2346.
In the single-player game, the Constitution- and Miranda-class Federation ships are playable, as well as the Klingon D7 and Bird of Prey. There is also a new Starfleet ship, designated as a dreadnought, with three nacelles and a body style similar to the Miranda class.
In campaign mode, strategy is used on battle, dialogs, and decisions. Depending your actions, you'll be awarded with a bronze, silver, or gold medal and 1, 2, or 3 upgrade points, respectively.
Multiplayer
editBoth handheld versions offer head-to-head battles between two players. There are roughly twenty playable ships from among five factions: Federation, Klingon, Romulan, Gorn, and Orion. The Nintendo DS version requires both players to own a copy of the game to compete in its multiplayer mode, which does not utilize online connectivity of any kind.
Development
editThe game was announced in January 2006 when Bethesda acquired the rights to the Star Trek series of video games.[3]
Reception
edit| Aggregator | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| DS | PSP | |
| Metacritic | 63/100[18] | 64/100[19] |
| Publication | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| DS | PSP | |
| GameRevolution | B[4] | N/A |
| GameSpot | 6.2/10[5] | 6.2/10[6] |
| GameSpy |   [7] | [8] |
| IGN | 6/10[9] | 6.4/10[10] |
| NGamer | 62%[11] | N/A |
| Nintendo Life |   [12] | N/A |
| Nintendo Power | 5.5/10[13] | N/A |
| Nintendo World Report | 4.5/10[14] | N/A |
| PlayStation: The Official Magazine | N/A | 6.5/10[15] |
| X-Play | N/A | [16] |
| 411Mania | 7/10[17] | N/A |
The game received "mixed" reviews on both platforms according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[18][19]
References
edit- ^ "STAR TREK: Tactical Assault™ for Nintendo DS™ Ships to Retail Stores". GamesIndustry.biz. 2006-10-26. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
- ^ "Ubi signs Star Trek games". Eurogamer.net. 2006-10-25. Retrieved 2023-03-25.
- ^ "Bethesda Softworks Obtains Star Trek License And Announces Two Games". bethsoft.com. January 24, 2006. Archived from the original on March 24, 2006. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
- ^ Damiano, Greg (November 30, 2006). "Star Trek: Tactical Assault Review (DS)". Game Revolution. CraveOnline. Archived from the original on February 15, 2014. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
- ^ VanOrd, Kevin (November 10, 2006). "Star Trek: Tactical Assault Review (DS)". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
- ^ VanOrd, Kevin (November 28, 2006). "Star Trek: Tactical Assault Review (PSP)". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
- ^ Stratton, Bryan (December 4, 2006). "GameSpy: Star Trek: Tactical Assault (NDS)". GameSpy. IGN Entertainment. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
- ^ Stratton, Bryan (December 4, 2006). "GameSpy: Star Trek: Tactical Assault (PSP)". GameSpy. IGN Entertainment. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
- ^ Castro, Juan (November 21, 2006). "Star Trek Tactical Assault Review (NDS)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
- ^ Castro, Juan (November 21, 2006). "Star Trek Tactical Assault Review (PSP)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
- ^ "Review: Star Trek: Tactical Assault". NGamer. Future plc. February 2007. p. 82.
- ^ Aaron, Sean (May 25, 2010). "Star Trek: Tactical Assault Review". Nintendo Life. Gamer Network. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
- ^ "Star Trek: Tactical Assault". Nintendo Power. Vol. 210. Nintendo of America. December 2006. p. 110.
- ^ Metts, Jonathan (November 24, 2006). "Star Trek: Tactical Assault". Nintendo World Report. NINWR, LLC. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
- ^ "Review: Star Trek: Tactical Assault". PSM. Future US. February 2007. p. 88.
- ^ D'Aprile, Jason (November 27, 2006). "Star Trek: Tactical Assault (PSP)". X-Play. G4 Media. Archived from the original on February 21, 2007. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
- ^ Redkey, David (January 4, 2007). "Star Trek: Tactical Assault (DS) Review". 411Mania. Archived from the original on March 19, 2016. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
- ^ a b "Star Trek: Tactical Assault for DS Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
- ^ a b "Star Trek: Tactical Assault for PSP Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved August 18, 2018.