- Publisher: NIS America
- Release Date: Sep 30, 2014
- Also On: PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4

- Summary: Overcome the evils that inhabit the vast networks of mines and ruins in the areas surrounding the fortress city of Feste.
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- Developer: Kadokawa
- Genre(s): Strategy, Turn-Based, General, Fantasy, Tactics
- # of players: 2
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 1 out of 7
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Mixed: 5 out of 7
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Negative: 1 out of 7
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Oct 6, 2014It's the most hardcore tactics strategy game you'll ever play. It's brutally and unapologetically unforgiving, and yes, it lacks the presentation values and atmosphere that would help people get over the learning curve. But for the patient few who will be willing to give this game the time it demands, Natural Doctrine is going to be an experience with nearly limitless depth and it is, in fact, one of the best multiplayer strategy experiences on any console at the moment.
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Oct 6, 2014The story could use more depth and the framedrops are a bit annoying but easy to forgive. The online multiplayer is a great way to extend gameplay and works very well.
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Oct 2, 2014Dark Souls meets tactics in this unforgiving SRPG. Some basic design flaws hurt and slow down the gameplay of what is otherwise an enjoyable game. Not for the faint-hearted, but for those seeking a real challenge.
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Oct 6, 2014Hardcore strategy RPG fans may find a decent experience here. In fact, it may simply be the case that Natural Doctrine’s blend of punishing difficulty and simple presentation don’t gel with everyone. One thing that is certain is that Natural Doctrine us not designed for the casual crowd, and unless you’re prepared to invest time and energy into learning its systems inside out – and then are still prepared to try and try again when you do know what you’re doing – you’d be advised to away from this one.
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Sep 30, 2014But they are enough to make me think that, deep down, Natural Doctrine isn't all bad. Don't get me wrong, it's certainly not good, either — but overall, it has just enough things going in its favour that it's able to lift itself from "Oh God, this is horrible" to "Meh, you could do worse."
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Oct 26, 2014Natural Doctrine is definitely one of the most hardcore and ruthless tactical RPGs available, but it's also deeply flawed in almost every field to worth the hassle.
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Oct 4, 2014There are moments of brilliance, but it's tough to enjoy them while being kicked in the face at every turn. It's a genuine shame, but I can't recommend Natural Doctrine when so much of it is so terribly wrong.
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