Armored Battle Crew
- June 5, 2019
- Gattai Games
- 5h median play time
Get on SteamArmored Battle Crew is a tank warfare and crew management simulator, where players control a customizable WWII-era tank and its crew in tactical battles. Engage in both single-player and multiplayer modes, using strategic decisions and real-time combat tactics to outmaneuver and outgun opponents. The game features detailed crew management, tank customization, and a challenging campaign mode.
PC
Reviews
- The game has a unique concept of managing a WW1 tank crew, which can be fun for players who enjoy micromanagement.
- There is a variety of tanks and customization options available, allowing for different gameplay styles.
- The game has potential and was enjoyable at launch, with some players expressing hope for future updates.
- The game has been abandoned by the developers, with no updates or communication for several years, leading to frustration among players.
- Many players feel the game is not worth its current price due to its unfinished state and lack of content.
- Gameplay can be repetitive and grindy, with some mechanics feeling clunky and unpolished.
- story48 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for its lack of depth and variety, with only a few repetitive missions that often feel tedious and poorly designed. Players express disappointment in the limited campaign structure and the absence of a compelling narrative, although some appreciate the potential for future updates and custom missions. Overall, the early access state leaves much to be desired in terms of engaging storytelling and mission diversity.
“You can either play a campaign which, for now, is two sets of four missions each.”
“There is great potential for campaign missions from the view of the Germans or French, which is more than a welcome change to war games, which just tend to be US or UK.”
“There is also the option to play custom missions where you can choose from three maps currently available and choose your own objectives, which adds to replayability until the full game is launched.”
“The game itself isn't worth any money; it's all stock Unity assets with no real content aside from a few missions.”
“I would highly recommend avoiding this game at all costs unless you are desperate to play the handful of pitiful missions you get, which become boring very quickly.”
“The missions all feel the same, and there is not much variation; all missions are just capture point missions.”
- gameplay22 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its fun mechanics and customization options, while others criticize it for being slow, repetitive, and lacking depth. Many users express frustration with the crew management system and the game's overall grindiness, though some appreciate its unique take on tank warfare and potential for future development. Overall, while there are enjoyable elements, the gameplay experience is marred by issues that may deter some players.
“The mechanics and gameplay are fun, and the customization is great.”
“Overall great game would recommend for people who love tank games and want to find unique mechanics and would play some more if more tanks or a tab specifically for WW2 were added.”
“Just keeps getting better with the Rolls Royce armored car being added and a troop-carrying tank due in the future, plus tweaks to graphics and gameplay.”
“Devs stopped working on this game in 2020; it's a dead project with a terrible HP system and mediocre graphics with super repetitive gameplay.”
“Gameplay is slow and pretty stale.”
“The game is already super hard as is without having to babysit a bunch of silly tank crew that run like they got a butt plug lodged up their butts and can't even figure out how to reload their own guns.”
- graphics20 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the charming cartoonish art style and pleasant visuals, while others criticize the graphics as basic and rough around the edges. Despite some minor glitches and optimization issues, many find the graphics adequate for gameplay, though there are calls for improvements and more detailed content. Overall, the visuals are seen as a blend of simple yet effective design that may not fully capture the game's intended atmosphere.
“I love the art style, the setting, the vehicles, all of that stuff.”
“The graphics overall are a good, pleasant picture and effects.”
“The optimization is great and the art style is unique.”
“My PC was able to run the game, but no matter how low I turned the graphics down, the same choppy gameplay was there.”
“Devs stopped working on this game in 2020; it's a dead project with a terrible HP system and mediocre graphics with super repetitive gameplay.”
“The cartoony graphics don't do the trenches and ground combat any kind of justice.”
- grinding14 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often comparing it to free-to-play models where unlocking new items feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience. Many reviewers express frustration with the lack of challenge in combat and the necessity to replay levels to progress, leading to a sense of monotony. While some appreciate the tank lineup and potential for fun, the overwhelming sentiment is that the grind detracts significantly from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“Unlocking new items feels more like I'm grinding a free-to-play game than that I'm playing a video game.”
“The game just isn't fun; it is too grindy to get the new equipment and tanks.”
“I'm not interested in grinding through more boring maps just to unlock one gun in the distant future.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is praised for its efficient performance with a relatively small download size of 500 MB. Players appreciate the unique art style and the varied performance of different tank types, which can be customized through upgrades to guns, armor, and engines, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
“The optimization is great, and the art style is unique.”
“Each different tank type has varying performance and choices of guns.”
“I love being able to upgrade guns, armor, and engines as I play, and the way tank performance varies depending on the setup used.”
“Performance requires a 500 MB download.”
“Each tank type has varying performance based on the choice of guns.”
“I like being able to upgrade guns, armor, and engines as I play, but tank performance varies significantly depending on the setup used.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback; while some users appreciate the absence of microtransactions, others criticize it as another early access title that feels like a cash grab, failing to meet expectations.
“Microtransactions: 10/10, didn't see any, perfect score from me.”
“The monetization model is fair and doesn't hinder gameplay, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend.”
“I appreciate that the game offers cosmetic items for purchase without affecting the core experience, making it a win-win for everyone.”
“Excellent, good, yet another early access game to put on the massive pile of straight cash grabs that don't deliver what they promise.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers decent replayability through custom missions that allow players to select from three maps and set their own objectives. However, the lack of developer communication over the past six months has led some users to hesitate in recommending it.
“There are options to play custom missions where you can choose from 3 maps currently available and select your own objectives, which adds to the replayability until the full game is launched.”
“The game itself is pretty decent and offers a bit of variety and replayability.”
“Although the game itself is pretty decent and offers a bit of variety and replayability, I can't recommend it due to the total radio silence from the developers for 6 months.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered forgettable, with players noting a lack of memorable tunes or sounds.
“The music is quite forgettable; I don't really remember any of the tunes or sounds.”
“The soundtrack lacks variety and fails to create an engaging atmosphere.”
“The music feels repetitive and doesn't enhance the overall gaming experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its slow-paced gameplay and effective crew management, creating a tense experience despite the cartoonish graphics. Players appreciate how this deliberate pace contributes to a more immersive environment compared to similar titles like Bomber Crew and Uboat.
“The graphics may be cartoonish, but the gameplay is slow and tense, and the crew management is a million times better than Uboat. The slower-paced control, I believe, creates a much better atmosphere than Bomber Crew.”
“The graphics may be cartoonish, but the gameplay is slow and tense, and the crew management is a million times better than Uboat. The slower-paced control, I believe, makes for a much better atmosphere than Bomber Crew.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is derived from its absurd and ineffective movement mechanics, which often lead to laughable situations that entertain players.
“I found myself laughing at how ridiculous and ineffective the movement was.”
“The humor in the game is spot on, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
“The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me chuckling throughout my playthrough.”
