Digitanks!
- August 26, 2023
- Lunar Workshop
Get on Steam"Digitanks is a 3D artillery-style game with strategy elements, allowing players to build and command a fleet of digital tanks in a 3D environment. The game expands on classic artillery gameplay by incorporating resources, base-building, and turn-based strategy. Your goal is to conquer enemies by expanding your base, defending supply lines, and controlling Electronodes, the source of power, to build bigger and better tanks. Digitanks offers an engaging and unique twist on traditional artillery games."
Reviews
- Digitanks offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic artillery and strategy games, combining fun gameplay with a charming cyberpunk aesthetic.
- The game strikes a great balance between accessibility and depth, making it enjoyable for both casual players and those seeking a more strategic experience.
- Multiplayer mode is highly praised, providing a compelling and addictive party game experience that encourages replayability with randomly generated maps.
- Controls can be frustrating, with auto-move being both a helpful feature and a hindrance at times.
- Some players may find the short campaign lacking in content compared to the more extensive multiplayer options.
- The game may not appeal to those who prefer more complex mechanics or deeper narratives in strategy games.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay combines elements of strategy from titles like Civilization and Starcraft, set in a unique "the world is a computer" theme reminiscent of Darwinia. Players appreciate the variety in levels, which enhances replayability and provides a satisfying experience where strategic maneuvers feel rewarding and fair.
“The gameplay is like Civilization meets Starcraft, but with a 'the world is a computer' theme, reminiscent of Introversion's classic indie title 'Darwinia', though drawing less heavily from Tron.”
“The levels have simple but surprisingly effective variety which really elevates the gameplay with fun and replayable scenarios.”
“The gameplay is like Civ meets Starcraft, but with a 'the world is a computer' theme, something like Introversion's classic indie title 'Darwinia', though drawing less heavily from Tron.”
“It's rewarding to see your maneuvers work, and I never felt cheated by some gameplay mechanic that didn't pan out the way my mind expected it to (looking at you, XCOM).”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a cyberpunk aesthetic that evokes a sense of nostalgia for titles like System Shock, but with a more calming and relaxing visual style rather than a frightening one.
“The soundtrack and visuals have a cyberpunk style, kind of reminiscent of System Shock, but in a way that’s super relaxing instead of super terrifying.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a delightful blend of classic trajectory-based gameplay and witty metahumor, which adds an unexpected layer of humor that enhances the overall experience. Players have found it surprisingly funny for its genre, making it a standout in terms of comedic elements.
“Its charming mix of classic trajectory-based gameplay and flippant metahumor is truly what got me through my troubled sojourn as an itinerant lineman in Gothenburg.”
“Surprisingly funny for the genre; I wasn't expecting it.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music features a cyberpunk style that evokes a sense of relaxation, drawing comparisons to the atmospheric soundtracks of games like System Shock, but with a more soothing tone.
“The soundtrack and visuals have a cyberpunk style, reminiscent of System Shock, but in a way that’s super relaxing instead of super terrifying.”
“The soundtrack and visuals have a cyberpunk style, kind of reminiscent of System Shock, but in a way that’s super relaxing instead of super terrifying.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's levels for their simple yet effective variety, which enhances gameplay and creates enjoyable scenarios that encourage replayability.
“The levels have simple but surprisingly effective variety, which really elevates the gameplay with fun and replayable scenarios.”
“Each playthrough offers new challenges and surprises, making it hard to put down.”
“The game encourages experimentation, allowing players to try different strategies and approaches every time.”
