Tactical Intervention

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Tactical Intervention
Developer(s)FIX Korea
Publisher(s)OGPlanet
Designer(s)Minh Le
EngineModified Source
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows Mac OS X
ReleaseMarch 28, 2013[1]
Genre(s)First-person shooter
Mode(s)Multiplayer

Tactical Intervention was a video game developed by Minh "Gooseman" Le, the co-creator of Counter-Strike.[2] It was a multiplayer first-person shooter in which a team of counter-terrorists face off against a team of terrorists, much like Counter-Strike.[2] The game featured dogs, riot shields and the ability to rappel. Tactical Intervention entered closed beta for North America on May 28, 2010; however, this did not result in the release of the game. OGPlanet has since picked up Tactical Intervention for release in North America.[3] The game has also since been shown at GDC 2012 in San Francisco, where Gooseman demonstrated the game and was interviewed by various gaming media including GameTrailers, IGN, GameSpot and more. Joystiq launched its exclusive beta on March 4 until March 8. OGPlanet launched the open beta from the March 14 up to the March 25. They also revealed the game's release date as March 28, 2013.[4][5][6][7]

On June 10, 2013, game servers were brought down because "player involvement has yet to reach a level for OGPlanet to sustain its future service".[8]

The game was later picked up by German publisher RNTS games and appeared at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany in August 2013. The game was also released on Steam worldwide with RNTS.[9][10]

On October 2, 2017, the game's servers were announced to be shutting down, citing severe financial issues and a declining playerbase.[11]

Game development[edit]

In April 2008, Min Lee left Valve, which refused to allocate funds for the development of a new Counter-Strike 2 game. Min, hoping to create a new game in the series traveled to South Korea, where he found investors who provided funds to develop his game. Min Lee then joined FIX Korea, where he and several new hires continued to develop Tactical Intervention.[12]

A modified Source was chosen as the game engine.[13][14][15]

Beta testing of the game began on May 13, 2010, first for players in South Korea and then for players in other regions.[16][17]

On December 30, 2011, after a long lull, a new video trailer for the game was released[10]. The game was released on October 8, 2013, and Tactical Intervention has been available on Steam as a Free-to-play game since then.

Gameplay[edit]

The gameplay of the game is similar to the Counter-Strike series of games. Players are divided into two teams, terrorists and counter-terrorists, who fight each other or complete set objectives to achieve victory.[18][19] Compared to Counter-Strike, many new elements have been added to the game. One of the main elements is faster fights, and therefore faster rounds.

Levels are introduced with hostages who react to events, running, screaming and trying to take cover. Terrorists can use hostages as a shield by taking cover with them and firing at them. Counterterrorists, just like terrorists, can use trained dogs that are trained to track and attack enemies.

Reception[edit]

Tactical Intervention received negative reviews upon its full release. On Metacritic, the game holds a score of 47/100 based on 7 reviews, indicating "generally unfavorable reviews".[20]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Tactical Intervention". Archived from the original on 2013-04-02. Retrieved 2013-04-17.
  2. ^ a b Ben Min (2009-09-28). "The Next Counterstrike: A conversation with Minh Le and a look at Tactical Intervention". Archived from the original on 2010-06-10. Retrieved 2009-09-28.
  3. ^ "Tactical Intervention Preview", IGN, Retrieved on 2012-3-20.
  4. ^ [1] Archived 2012-03-10 at the Wayback Machine, GameSpot, Retrieved on 2012-3-20.
  5. ^ [2] Archived 2012-03-19 at the Wayback Machine, GameTrailers, Retrieved on 2012-3-20.
  6. ^ [3], IGN, Retrieved on 2012-3-20.
  7. ^ [4] Archived 2016-01-27 at the Wayback Machine, G4, Retrieved on 2012-3-20.
  8. ^ "Announcement of TI Closure". Tactical Intervention. OGPlanet. 3 June 2013. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
  9. ^ "TI Launch countdown". Tactical Intervention. RNTS. 3 July 2013. Archived from the original on 9 February 2014. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
  10. ^ "RNTS TI Booth at Gamescom Cologne". Tactical Intervention. RNTS. 3 July 2013. Retrieved 3 July 2013.
  11. ^ "It's been a long ride.. :: Tactical Intervention News". steamcommunity.com. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
  12. ^ "The Next Counterstrike". www.ign.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  13. ^ "Counter-Strike Creator Reveals 'Tactical Intervention'". www.shacknews.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  14. ^ "لعبة Tactical Intervention". sp.games. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  15. ^ "Counter-Strike Co-Creator Talks New Project, 'tactical Intervention'". www.gamewatcher.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  16. ^ "Tactical Intervention - Beta: VIP Car Chase Gameplay Video". www.gamespot.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  17. ^ "Tactical Intervention Overview". mmos.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  18. ^ "Tactical Intervention review". www.eurogamer.net. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  19. ^ "Tactical Intervention". gamefaqs.gamespot.com. Retrieved 2024-05-15.
  20. ^ a b "Tactical Intervention for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 12 January 2018. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
  21. ^ Pinsof, Allistair (5 April 2013). "Review: Tactical Intervention". Destructoid. Archived from the original on 12 February 2019. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
  22. ^ McCormick, Rich (30 September 2013). "Tactical Intervention review". Eurogamer. Archived from the original on 26 December 2017. Retrieved 26 December 2017.
  23. ^ Schmitz, Petra (5 October 2013). "Tactical Intervention im Test - Für Kurzzeit-Nostalgiker". GameStar. Archived from the original on 26 December 2017. Retrieved 26 December 2017.

External links[edit]


Stub icon

This first-person shooter video game article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Stub icon

This online game-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tactical_Intervention&oldid=1223948415"