Tactics Ogre is a 3D isometric tactical role-playing game. The player starts out with a band of troops builds a small army and fights many battles with choices to make in between that will determine which one of the eight possible endings will be reached in a non-linear storyline. The player has the option to recruit characters control individual equipment of each character with over six male character classes six female character classes three demi-human classes and more. It is also possible to train at safe locations to prepare the army before the next battle or storyline advancement.