Side Missions Are Compulsory… and Can Be Annoying
Gears Tactics doesn’t go about side missions in the traditional sense. Rather than being optional missions for players to take on as and when they feel like it, Gears Tactics forces you to complete a set amount before allowing you to move on.
The further you get in the campaign, the more side missions you’ll need to complete back-to-back before you can progress with the story missions. On top of that, you’re only allowed to use a character once per side mission section.
It means you’ll have to dig into your list of ‘Troops’ that you’ve recruited throughout the campaign and ensure you’re leveling all of these up and giving them the best weapon and gear upgrades you can.
What really makes side missions feel like a drag, however, is that it’s the same four mission types over and over again throughout the campaign, including the story missions. It can get a little repetitive if you’re trying to blast through Gears Tactics as quickly as possible, but for those wanting to progress at a more leisurely pace, this shouldn’t be as much of an issue.
