Ballistic Tanks
- September 20, 2016
- Kirklight Games
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"Ballistic Tanks" is a fast-paced action-packed game that brings the classic tank battles to the modern era. With over 50 maps, 4-player local multiplayer, and multiple game modes including Deathmatch, Juggernaut, Powershift, and Arcade, players can engage in a frenzy of bullets, lasers, and explosions. The challenging solo/co-op arcade mode offers an intense experience, and the game supports 4 controllers and keyboard for maximum enjoyment.
Reviews
- Super fun and satisfying local multiplayer tank combat game, perfect for playing with friends.
- Great graphics and smooth controls, providing an enjoyable arcade experience.
- Offers a variety of game modes and power-ups, making it engaging and replayable.
- Lacks online multiplayer support, which limits its potential as a party game.
- The game is plagued with bugs and glitches, making it unplayable for some users.
- Controller support is inconsistent, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by satisfying bullet mechanics and a fast-paced, addictive style that keeps players engaged with a variety of maps and weapons. While the analog stick may struggle with precision compared to the wiimote, the overall experience is smooth and challenging, featuring diverse game modes that enhance replayability. However, local multiplayer can suffer from slowdowns, impacting the enjoyment for some players.
“The gameplay is simple yet hard to master.”
“It's a lot of fun as the gameplay is addictive, there is a large variety of maps and weapons, the rounds are short, but action packed, and it's very easy to learn.”
“Solid gameplay, fast, responsive, and challenging.”
“The analog stick is no match for the wide accuracy of the Wiimote, so that sniping gameplay may have been too difficult to implement, especially with the faster game speed this game has.”
“The local multiplayer is sometimes unplayable with how slow it becomes during gameplay.”
“- the gameplay is simple yet hard to master.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, described as decent to very good with a fun, arcade-like aesthetic that enhances the gameplay experience. While some reviewers note a lack of depth, the visuals are considered smooth and entertaining, making it a great choice for local multiplayer sessions. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's appeal, though some players express a desire for more advanced features like online multiplayer.
“Very good looking graphics; the game is simple, it's not too deep, but is entertaining for a while.”
“Also, the graphics are decent and the gameplay is smooth.”
“Great controls, great graphics and effects, and fun for solo or local play, either way.”
“Graphics: 6/10”
“Reminds me a lot of Battle City (NES) that we used to play when we were kids, except the modern graphics and there's no base (eagle) to defend.”
“Graphics are arcade-like.”
- music9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some users praising it as fitting and energizing, enhancing the overall experience, while others rate it as average. The soundtrack is noted for its variety, featuring techno and jazz influences that complement the game's style and mechanics effectively. Overall, it contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, though opinions on its quality vary.
“The music is fitting to the game and its style.”
“The controls are smooth and easy, and the music fits in perfectly as well.”
“For the kind of game that it is, the power-ups, the weapons, the graphics, and the background music are each absolutely godlike.”
“Music: 5/10”
“The main menu music with its techno, the versus mode with its jazz-esque techno.”
“Soundtrack - alright”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for numerous glitches, including frame rate drops, freezes, and issues with local co-op gameplay, which hinder the overall experience. While some players find the bugs amusing, the overall consensus points to a lack of polish and reliability.
“A buggy mess.”
“Frame rate drops and freezes; weird camera in airplane mode.”
“Local co-op is buggy. The first time we played a 3-player free-for-all deathmatch, we couldn't actually finish the match.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a lack of a substantial story in the game, with several users noting that it feels minimal or absent. There is a desire for future updates that could introduce more content, such as missions and challenges, to enhance the overall experience.
“Story: n/a”
“Hoping this game gets more updates in the future, like missions, challenges, more levels, etc.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find humor in the game's glitches, which often lead to amusing situations. Additionally, the transformation of characters, such as the juggernaut, elicits laughter and adds to the overall comedic experience.
“I've found a lot of glitches in the game, and they are pretty funny!”
“Then make them play juggernaut - and continue laughing as they first see it transform.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers moderate replayability, rated 5/10, primarily due to its diverse enemy types that encourage players to revisit the experience.
“The enemy variety gives it quite a bit of replayability.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the different choices and outcomes.”
“The dynamic world changes with every run, making you want to dive back in.”
“Replay value: 5/10”
“The enemy variety gives it quite a bit of replayability.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game requires significant optimization, as users report performance issues, but it remains enjoyable, particularly with the coin collection feature that enhances tank performance. However, players are frustrated by the game restarting each time they start a new session.
“The game is still fun to play, and you can collect coins to improve your tank's performance, but it needs better optimization as it restarts every time you start a new game.”
“It really needs to be optimized.”
“However, it is still fun to play, and you can collect coins to better increase your tank's performance, but it restarts every time you play a new game.”
