Narcos: Rise Of The Cartels - PS4

Narcos: Rise of the Cartels delivers a competent but flawed turn-based strategy experience. The game's core mechanics are functional, featuring permadeath that creates genuine attachment to units and dual campaigns offering different perspectives on the drug war. However, the restrictive one-unit-per-turn system fundamentally undermines team coordination, forcing solo-hero playstyles rather than squad tactics. Players consistently report frustration with unfair AI accuracy advantages and repetitive mission padding before story content unlocks. Graphics look dated with particularly poor character models, though missions are mercifully short. Fans of the Netflix series may appreciate the setting, but those seeking deep tactical gameplay will find it lacks the polish and balance of genre leaders like XCOM.