Armada: Modern Tanks

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66%

Audience ScoreBased on 103 reviews

monetization3 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Fast-paced gameplay that is easy to learn and fun to play, making it suitable for both short sessions and longer gaming periods.
The game has an active and non-toxic community, with practical chat features for team communication and friend management.
Decent graphics and good maneuverability of tanks, providing an enjoyable arcade-style experience.

The game is heavily pay-to-win, with premium content giving significant advantages to paying players, leading to frustration among non-paying users.
Controls are poorly designed for PC, with no mouse support and awkward turret aiming, making gameplay cumbersome.
Frequent server disconnections and technical issues detract from the overall experience, making it difficult to enjoy the game consistently.

graphics
14 mentions
29 % positive mentions
43 % neutral mentions
29 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users criticizing them as outdated and poorly executed, likening them to early 2000s budget shooters. While some players find the graphics decent or above average, the overall consensus leans towards disappointment, highlighting low-quality models and textures that detract from the gaming experience. A few users appreciate the game's performance on older machines, but the general sentiment is that the graphics are a significant drawback.
- “It has good graphics which run well on my older machine.”
- “I play plenty of these tank games; they usually all look the same in terms of graphics and mechanics, but this one in particular isn't like the others.”
- “Graphics are decent, but are very simple and get boring after a while.”
- “The graphics are bad, just bad - the models are low poly and out of scale, the textures are crap - this is about 2002-2005 budget shooter level graphics, meaning fully 3D, but the execution is really bad.”
- “Now, graphics don't matter much to me in a game, but this game looks straight out of a game off Facebook.”
- “My mobile has better graphics than this.”
gameplay
12 mentions
25 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its fast-paced, simplistic mechanics that require skill and quick reflexes, making it enjoyable for short sessions. While the core mechanics lack depth and strategy, with auto-aim and minimal armor differentiation, the overall pacing and tournament system provide a decent experience, especially for casual play. However, the game is criticized for its reliance on pay-to-win elements and a lack of innovation compared to other titles in the genre.
- “Fast-paced gameplay requiring skill and quick reflexes to outmaneuver opponents - fun game!”
- “The gameplay is basic and can be a little fun for a bit; since it is arcade, every shot will hit, and there are only two modes: free-for-all and team deathmatch, both of which use respawns.”
- “No, it's not some brilliant revolution in PC gaming, but the tournament system is nice, and you know where you stand with its mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is really simplistic (one could even say it is insultingly dumb - vehicles have no armor, just HP and wherever you shoot them, they take the same damage, except to the back, where they take 20% or so more damage and the game has an auto-aim that cannot be turned off as aiming is really only possible horizontally, not vertically), but at least generally well-paced and filled with 'action' and the 5-minute matches are just about right.”
- “The core gameplay is simplistic but paced well enough if you want to waste 15-20 minutes while waiting for something else (until level 7-8) - a miracle rather than something done by design, given the overall lack of quality in everything else aside from music, and even that is 'good for a free-to-play mobile game' - not 'good when compared to all games'.”
- “It looks a bit like a pay-to-win game: a lot of addons that can be bought with real cash - that change the balance of your gameplay.”
monetization
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The game employs a typical mobile monetization model, featuring microtransactions and fuel mechanics, which some players view as a cash grab. However, it offers daily quests and the ability to link Steam and mobile accounts, adding a positive aspect to its free-to-play structure.
- “It's free to play and mobile, so it has the same mobile-style monetization with fuel, microtransactions, and things like that. It also features daily quests, and you can actually link your Steam and mobile accounts, which is cool.”
- “The game offers a free-to-play model with mobile-style monetization, including fuel and microtransactions. Daily quests add to the experience, and the ability to link Steam and mobile accounts is a nice touch.”
- “I appreciate that it's free to play and incorporates mobile-style monetization. The daily quests keep things engaging, and linking my Steam and mobile accounts is a great feature.”
- “It's a quick cash grab style mobile game port - it even has touch screen controls that cannot be turned off, so all of this is to be expected - although it in no way changes the fact that this game is a mess.”
- “It's free to play, and mobile, so it has the same mobile style monetization with fuel, microtransactions, and things like that.”
story
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is not a primary focus, as it is designed for mobile play with a monetization model that includes microtransactions and daily quests. However, players appreciate the ability to link their Steam and mobile accounts, adding a layer of convenience to the experience.
music
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally viewed as the standout feature, with a high-quality soundtrack that blends generic instrumental metal and some EDM elements, effectively enhancing the gameplay experience. While it may not be exceptional compared to other titles, it is considered enjoyable for a free-to-play mobile game, providing a decent backdrop for the otherwise simplistic gameplay.
- “The only good thing I can think of is the soundtrack - it is generic instrumental metal (mostly, some EDM is thrown into the mix), but it's technically at high enough quality to not offend and it does at times get your blood pumping.”
- “The core gameplay is simplistic but paced well enough if you want to waste 15-20 minutes while waiting for something else (until level 7-8) - a miracle rather than something done by design, given the overall lack of quality in everything else aside from music, and even that is 'good for a free-to-play mobile game' - not 'good when compared to all games'.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding in this game to be rewarding and worthwhile, suggesting that the effort put into it enhances the overall experience.
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from numerous visual glitches, indicating significant stability issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “There are tons of visual glitches.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
optimization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for frequently placing players in unfavorable matchups against higher-level opponents, which seems designed to encourage spending on power-ups to enhance lower-tier vehicles. This approach can lead to frustration among players who feel compelled to invest money to remain competitive.
- “The game constantly forces you into unfavorable matchups, pitting you against higher-level players with superior vehicles, which feels like a tactic to push you into spending money on power-ups just to keep up.”
- “Optimization is severely lacking, as the matchmaking system often pairs you with players who have significantly better gear, making it nearly impossible to compete without spending extra money.”
- “I find the optimization frustrating; it seems designed to encourage players to spend money rather than providing a fair playing field.”