Armored Gear

About

Remember childhood? When I am sitting at the TV playing in Battle City on NES? It is time to return this time! Armored Gear - a spiritual successor Batlle City. The game takes the best of the classic game and extending new modern features!

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36%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

story1 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game has a nostalgic feel, reminiscent of classic tank games like the NES Tank game.
The inclusion of power-ups after missions adds a nice layer of strategy to the gameplay.
The 16-bit soundtrack is enjoyable and adds to the retro experience.

The controls are janky and can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences, such as tanks getting stuck on corners.
The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including crashes, freezes, and graphical glitches.
Gameplay is considered mediocre at best, with many reviewers expressing disappointment and suggesting it feels incomplete.

stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent crashes in various video modes, menu freezes requiring forceful termination, and bugs related to tank spawning that can cause them to become stuck. Overall, players report a frustrating experience due to these persistent technical problems.
- “Very buggy.”
- “Some video modes crash before starting; occasionally, it just freezes in the menus and I have to kill the program. It also randomly restarts.”
- “Tanks are buggy, and if a tank spawns on another passing tank, they'll get stuck.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay has been criticized as subpar, likened to that of a browser game, with many considering it mediocre overall. However, some players appreciate the accompanying 16-bit soundtrack, which adds a positive note to the experience.
- “The gameplay is worse than a browser game.”
- “Gameplay is mediocre at best, but that 16-bit soundtrack is dope; perfect 7/10.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story involves a dynamic gameplay experience where players not only defend their base but also engage in attack missions, enhancing the narrative with a sense of progression through power-ups acquired after each mission and found within the game.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music, particularly the 16-bit soundtrack, is highly praised, with some users considering it a standout feature despite the gameplay being described as mediocre.
- “The gameplay may be mediocre at best, but that 16-bit soundtrack is fantastic!”
- “The music in this game is a nostalgic trip, perfectly capturing the essence of retro gaming.”
- “I can't get enough of the soundtrack; it elevates the entire gaming experience!”