The WhatsNext verdict
For Fans of retro arcade shooters and Battle City looking for straightforward single-player or two-player tank battles.: It delivers immediate pick-up-and-play arcade shooting with responsive controls, authentic retro audiovisuals, and an accessible level editor to construct custom stages. Tradeoff: Its strict adherence to 8-bit era conventions means mechanical depth and variety are very limited, which can lead to repetition over extended play.
What it does best
Classic arcade action with almost no barrier to entry
A level editor that keeps the simple premise alive
What might put you off
Very simple and potentially repetitive
The setup
What you are walking into
Tanks is a fun game for one or two players where your goal is to protect the base and to destroy all the enemies. Beautiful pixel graphics, music and sound will let you feel the atmosphere of old school gaming.
Where it lives
Genre
Vibe
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