Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun - Aiko’s Choice

Aiko's Choice is a polished, challenging, and welcome – though a bit short – standalone expansion to the exceptional Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun.

Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun - Aiko's Choice is more of the original, which means it's more of one of the best real-time tactics games around. The few issues that you could have with the original, such as the difficulty curve, are made worse due to the location of these missions within the larger story - and with it being standalone - which could make it inaccessible. The lack of introduction to characters, presuming foreknowledge, also means new players will find it hard to get into. Even with these flaws, I could only recommend it as it looks great, sounds great, and plays even better.

Do expect a hardcore experience but if you feel up to the challenge then you can not go wrong with either of these two games.

Shadow Tactics: Aiko’s Choice is an expansion that continues the excellence of the original game, offering more focused and intense missions centered on Aiko. Its shorter length and lack of new mechanics make it ideal for fans looking for more of the same tactical challenge, though it might not surprise those expecting innovation. Even so, the level design, gameplay, and faithfulness to the spirit of the base game make it a highly recommended experience. A solid and polished way to return to Edo-period Japan through stealth and strategy.

Shadow Tactics: Blades of Shogun – Aiko's Choice is an excellent DLC that adds even more challenging levels to the already excellent structure of the original game. Unfortunately, its standalone release is not very justified, given the need to have played the original title to better enjoy it.

Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice is the kind of stealth game that makes me reconsider my opinions on stealth games. Finely crafted and gloriously conceived, if you've missed out on Shadow Tactics before, don't let Aiko's Choice sneak on by... but you should play or replay the original first.

It's an almost flawless port. Don't ask whether you can play a tactical strategy game on a console or not, just get it and play.

Shadow Tactics: Aiko’s Choice is a good game for a very specific audience. Fans will need to be both interested in character-driven stealth-action sequences and in the universe that the first game in the series has established. Taking down a complex enemy setup with careful planning and timing is challenging and satisfying at the same time. The biggest problem with the package is the focus on big set pieces.

After 5 years of silence there is new great DLC for stealth tactical game from feudal Japan.

Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice is a pleasant return to the world of Shadow Tactics for me. Just like in the original game, Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun, you’ll fully utilize your team’s potential, combine abilities, and employ various strategic elements. Unfortunately, the game is very short and consists of only six missions. The size of the three main maps significantly extends the gameplay, but of course, it will depend on your skill and tactics. Players of the original game have a clear advantage here, but newcomers will also find something to enjoy. If you liked the original game, enjoy real-time strategy and stealth action, and on top of that, love challenges and Japan, this game is perfect for you.