Gunner, HEAT, PC!

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"Gunner, HEAT, PC!" is a modern warfare simulation game that puts you in the driver's seat of an Abrams tank. Engage in intense battles across various landscapes, using advanced weapons systems and strategic maneuvers to defeat the enemy. With highly detailed vehicles and environments, this game offers a realistic and immersive tank warfare experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,702 reviews

story78 positive mentions

optimization36 negative mentions

Great mechanics and immersive gameplay that captures the tension of tank combat.
The developers are passionate and consistently add new content and updates.
Excellent sound design and voice acting that enhance the overall experience.

The AI can be frustratingly inconsistent, often leading to unfair engagements.
Performance issues and crashes can detract from the gameplay experience.
Limited content and repetitive missions in the current early access state.

story
594 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
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The game's story aspect is largely non-existent, with players noting that the campaign consists of a series of disconnected, randomly generated missions lacking any narrative depth or progression. While there are numerous instant action missions available, they often feel repetitive and simplistic, with little to no context or storyline to engage players. Many reviewers express a desire for a more structured campaign with a compelling narrative and the addition of a mission editor to enhance replayability and creativity.
- “The missions are designed well, and often catch you out if you aren't careful and don't think about the mission like an actual battlefield with threats potentially waiting on your flanks or in cover.”
- “There's a lot to be immersed into as well: so many missions which contain a massive variety of goals and layouts which can be played by both sides and customized to your liking.”
- “The game creates some serious tension at times with being swarmed and flanked by enemy units, but also has some relaxed gunnery practice and easier missions for beginners.”
- “The campaign is quite basic, with about 4 mission types that each have slight variations each time (different tank, attack axis, friendly units).”
- “There is no story line, no background, no variety in missions; if you've seen 2011 BF3's tank mission 'Thunder Run', then just understand that there is literally zero immersion like that in this game.”
- “The missions (and the 'campaign' for that matter) are boring and not really creative.”
gameplay
309 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
59%
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its solid mechanics, immersive sound design, and balance between realism and fun. However, some users noted that the gameplay can become repetitive and that the AI needs improvement, while others expressed frustration with the current lack of content and optimization issues. Overall, the core gameplay is seen as enjoyable and promising, especially for fans of tank combat simulations, but it still requires further development to reach its full potential.
- “It's clear that some effort went into crafting the core gameplay loop, and it can be enjoyable for fans of mil sim shooters and mil sim RTS.”
- “They've hit a near perfect balance between fun gameplay and realism, at least for my more realism-focused preference.”
- “The gameplay is engaging, the sound design is very good, and the graphics run fine on this crappy 6-year-old gaming PC that desperately needs a better graphics card.”
- “The problem is that as of right now you can do little with that gameplay and what you can do is ruined by the horrible AI and bad map placement of enemies and yourself by the game.”
- “Gameplay: the gameplay is repetitive.”
- “The game is currently very rough, not well optimized and it only has 10 combat units so the gameplay may get repetitive if you really pay attention to it.”
graphics
245 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
58%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the modern visuals and realistic tank models, while others criticize the optimization and performance issues, particularly on lower-end systems. Some users note that the graphics feel dated compared to current standards, likening them to older titles, yet many still find them immersive and fitting for a tank simulator. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good, there is a consensus that further optimization and enhancements are needed to fully realize their potential.
- “Graphically amazing, it's realistic enough that it has a feel of a simulator while still feeling simple enough to play fairly casually.”
- “The graphics are incredible; if you zoom in on a single nut, you will notice a lack of shading or whatever, but the textures are plenty good enough and the lighting is wonderful.”
- “A truly immersive experience, the visuals and the sounds (crew voices included) make this game truly special.”
- “The graphics seem outdated, despite maxed settings.”
- “Graphics aren't everything, but a serious game in 2023 should not look this bad.”
- “The graphics are dated; maybe they would have looked okay in 2012, but they are not even close to Arma 3, which has been around for 9 years.”
optimization
169 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
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The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players reporting poor performance, frequent crashes, and low frame rates even on capable hardware. While some users acknowledge that the developers are aware of these issues and are working on improvements, the consensus is that the game is currently unoptimized and requires substantial polish before it can be recommended, especially for those with lower-end PCs. Overall, players express hope for future updates to enhance performance and stability.
- “Very fun to play, though the game does need to be optimized, which is something the devs are aware of and plan on doing in the future.”
- “Awesome game and awesome reality, more fine-tuning and optimization to the graphics and the overall game and it will for sure be a masterpiece, great job developers, really you made an awesome game.”
- “This game definitely has potential, but it's lacking in quality of life features and also needs some serious optimization.”
- “I cannot recommend this game at the moment because the game is horribly unoptimized, and the devs just keep releasing more pre-built missions that run poorly, with the only difference being the positioning of the units.”
- “The optimization is abysmal; the game is unplayable by most.”
- “Although I recommended this game, I do not encourage you to buy it in its current state unless you want to support the developers. Optimization is terrible, making it very hard to play even if you have a good gaming PC.”
music
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised as one of its standout features, with an incredible original soundtrack that dynamically adapts to gameplay, enhancing the tension and immersion of tank combat. Players appreciate the high-quality voice lines and sound design, which effectively convey the stress and urgency of battle, making the overall audio experience a significant selling point. Many users recommend purchasing the soundtrack separately, highlighting its excellence and suitability for fans of electronic and warfare-style music.
- “Excellent soundtrack and ambience!”
- “The audio is arguably the strongest aspect of the game; the soundtracks are pretty great without being distracting, and none of the sound effects disappoint.”
- “The music is incredibly well done and fits the game very well as it changes based on the situation.”
- “The soundtrack's limited to the extent of dynamic sounds keeping up with the action pace and there's also radio communication for voice acting.”
- “No music, no story, just an armored force attacked your platoon.”
- “But all of that pales in comparison to the sound and music.”
grinding
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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13%
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Overall, players appreciate the absence of grinding in this tank simulator, contrasting it favorably with games like War Thunder and World of Tanks, which are often criticized for their tedious progression systems. Reviewers highlight that all content is accessible from the start, allowing for immediate enjoyment without the need for extensive time investment or paywalls. This focus on fun and immersive gameplay over grinding has made the game a refreshing alternative for fans of tank simulations.
- “This is a tank sim in the vein of Steel Beasts; this is not an arcade tank game like War Thunder or World of Tanks. There is no grinding to unlock what you want to play; it's all at your fingertips.”
- “A fantastic 80s Cold War tank sim without the BS. No grinding, unlocks, or premium shells—just a fantastic tank game.”
- “Although the game is in early access and still in the making, it already is a great game if you want something realistic with no grinding and suffering as in War Thunder.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Tired of semi-realistic tank sims requiring decades of grinding to play the tanks you actually want - only to find that realism got sacrificed for 'balance' and 'gameplay' reasons?”
- “War Thunder may be free, but the years it'll take of grinding are not; save the time and buy this game.”
replayability
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with many players praising its wide selection of scenarios, customization options, and dynamic campaigns that enhance replay value. However, some users criticize the lack of multiplayer support and basic objectives, which detract from long-term engagement. Overall, while there are elements that contribute to replayability, such as varied missions and modding potential, the game's current state leaves room for improvement.
- “The customization and modding options offer a lot of replayability.”
- “Because of the dynamic campaign, the game is very replayable, even without multiplayer.”
- “Campaign aside, the instant action scenarios are already excellent and very, very replayable - many of them allow you to select which side you play as, although some are restricted to one or the other.”
- “Lacks replayability and the AI is scuffed; they either miss all their shots or you're pegged as soon as you start the mission.”
- “It's a decent game to buy during a big sale, but it has almost no replayability.”
- “However, the replayability of GHPC is currently lacking due to the incomplete state of the campaign mode and the absence of multiplayer.”
stability
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
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The game's stability is a significant concern, with many players reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes, particularly after recent updates. While some users find enjoyment in the gameplay despite these issues, the overall consensus is that the game is still in an early access state and requires substantial improvements to stability and performance. Players are hopeful for future updates to address these problems, but currently, the experience can be frustrating due to the instability.
- “On Steam Deck, you'll need to lower some graphics settings, as expected, but other than that, it runs great.”
- “It's very bug-free at the moment, very replayable with a wide mission set.”
- “I've had issues with crashing, frames dropping to single-digits and staying there, and gameplay bugs like uncooperative controls and buggy AI.”
- “It crashes a lot, and I've been waiting for new updates and fixes; even after 3 patches, it's still very buggy.”
- “Game is just so unfinished with so many glitches and bugs; AI doesn't work, and if you want to have a fun time while playing this game, you need to play as NATO. It's not worth its money at the moment; the campaign is so unfinished.”
atmosphere
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and tense qualities, effectively capturing the chaos and realism of armored combat. Players appreciate the detailed graphics, authentic voice acting, and sound design, which enhance the overall experience and evoke a sense of urgency and panic reminiscent of real warfare. While some reviews note that the atmosphere can vary, many agree it stands out as a unique and engaging aspect of the game.
- “The atmosphere is tense, the voice acting is immersive, and the physics feel real and grounded.”
- “Unique experience, the overall chaos and panic atmosphere hits surprisingly close to real combat, and although armor doesn't usually get too close nowadays due to drones, it's a nice depiction of what armored combat would have been, should the Cold War ever have turned hot.”
- “Great detail of FCS, armor, and fantastic sound design like the unparalleled crew voices, plus a cool atmospheric soundtrack make this tank game stand out from the rest.”
- “Unique experience, the overall chaos and panic atmosphere hits surprisingly close to real combat, and although armor doesn't usually get too close nowadays due to the drones, it's a nice depiction of what armored combat would've been, should the Cold War ever have turned hot.”
- “Sometimes you have this atmosphere, almost like a horror game, where you creep forward towards the enemy.”
- “What it lacks in exacting detail it makes up for in atmosphere and immersion.”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky tank mechanics and amusing crew reactions, such as panicked screams during intense moments. Players find the comedic elements, like the tank commander’s quirky commands and funny bugs, to enhance the overall enjoyment, making the game a lighthearted experience. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's charm and player engagement.
- “Funny tank commander goes 'gunner, sabot, tank' while I am in an IFV with sabot loaded.”
- “Crews are kind of hilarious when panicking, screaming their lungs out. In general, sounds work and do their job.”
- “This game is awesome, I love every bit of it when I played. The only problem was on my end when I didn't have the computer requirements to play even on potato, which I thought was funny.”
monetization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews highlight a stark contrast in monetization approaches, with some games criticized for predatory practices and pay-to-win mechanics, while others are praised for their fair, one-time purchase models and regular content updates without microtransactions. Players appreciate the transparency and commitment of developers who prioritize a balanced experience over exploitative monetization schemes, making them feel valued and engaged. Overall, there is a strong preference for games that avoid the pitfalls of free-to-play monetization tactics.
- “Open and honest developers, realistic monetization, and a nearly unparalleled experience.”
- “All for a one-time purchase with no grind or microtransactions.”
- “In a world of feature creep and increasing tendency to fall into a cycle of using microtransactions to fund fluff, which then serves to obtain more microtransactions, it's nice to be able to pay once for a game and know right away what you're getting.”
- “Predatory monetization, unfair balance changes, poor servers, pay-to-win mechanics... us online tankers saw it all, long before most other gamers experienced it.”
- “Get this game if you are tired of the monetization scheme of free-to-play tank games, don't mind a more realistic approach (compared to other tank games like Armored Warfare, World of Tanks, War Thunder), and understand what early access means.”
- “I tried a couple of the multiplayer arena loot chest cash grabs, but they just didn't do it for me.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highly praised, with top-notch voice acting and sound effects that deeply enhance the player's connection to significant events, often leading to feelings of nostalgia and emotional exhaustion. Players report intense emotional responses, including crying, particularly during high-stakes missions and character interactions. Overall, the game's audio design effectively amplifies the emotional weight of the experience.
- “Sound effects and audio - especially the voice acting is absolutely top notch and helps to give you a sense of the significant emotional event that the crew is currently processing.”
- “You almost feel emotionally exhausted and gloomy after a super intense mission.”
- “Made me cry 11/10 emotional”