We already published the list of best GameCube games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best GameCube turn-based strategy games of all time.
With amazing titles available, the GameCube definitely has a great library of turn-based strategy games.
So, if you’re a fan of both the GameCube and turn-based strategy games, there’s a chance you’ll like this list.
And some of you may already know some of the games mentioned in this list.
#5. Future Tactics: The Uprising
- Release Data: Zed Two Limited/Crave, 2004
- Genre: Strategy » Turn-Based » General
Future Tactics: The Uprising is too simple to be truly satisfying to either mature fans of the tactical or action genres.
All in all, the title is nice, especially for kids, but if you want a more serious game, go get another game.
#4. Phantasy Star Online Episode III: C.A.R.D. Revolution
- Release Data: Sonic Team/Sega, 2004
- Genre: Strategy » Turn-Based » Card Battle
Whether or not you enjoyed previous PSO games seems pretty irrelevant in deciding if PSO III is right for you.
Rather, the deciding factor should be whether or not you appreciate the Phantasy Star Online aesthetic and would be interested in playing a card battling game in that universe.
If so, then PSO III will have plenty to offer you.
#3. Worms 3D
- Release Data: Team 17/Sega, 2004
- Genre: Strategy » Turn-Based » Artillery
Worms 3D puts in a good effort to introduce a third dimension into the formula without losing the strategy and the silliness that defined the series.
If you’re not concerned about the Worms legacy, you’ll find that Worms 3D stands up as a cute, quirky little strategy game with excellent multiplayer capacity.
#2. Gladius
- Release Data: LucasArts/Activision, 2003
- Genre: Strategy » Turn-Based » General
Gladius doesn’t try to be a Japanese RPG or a straight out tactics game.
It’s plucked elements from several strategy games and patched them together into something that feels fresh.
Definitely not a game for everyone, Gladius fills a rather gaping tactical void on consoles.
#1. Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
- Release Data: Intelligent Systems/Nintendo, 2005
- Genre: Strategy » Turn-Based » Tactics
With battles against overwhelming odds, a deep story with tons of characters, and a slick, well-designed interface, this game shines out as a gem on the GameCube.
If you are willing to be patient and experience a game that you have to work for, then Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance is a definite must play.
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