Iron Warriors: T-72 Tank Command

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The most devastating mechanized armor to ever roll onto a battlefield is brought to life in Iron Warriors: T72-Tank Command. This epic combat simulator allows the player to command an entire platoon of tanks and ALL associated support units, or assume the role of ANY member in a complete tank crew!The realism of both the physics and 3D engine creates game environments where real life armored tacti…

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 273 reviews

story14 positive mentions

graphics10 negative mentions

Offers a realistic tank simulation experience, especially for fans of Soviet tanks.
Includes a variety of missions and allows for co-op multiplayer with multiple players controlling a single tank.
Affordable price point makes it accessible for those interested in tank simulators.

Controls and interface are clunky and difficult to learn, requiring significant time investment to master.
AI crew members are often unresponsive and ineffective, leading to frustrating gameplay.
The game suffers from numerous bugs and compatibility issues, particularly on newer operating systems.

story
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
65%
6%
The game's story is characterized by a well-crafted narrative and character-driven campaign, featuring 18 missions that offer a mix of small-scale engagements and tank simulation. However, players have noted issues with mission design, often finding it repetitive and lacking variety, alongside frustrating bugs that can disrupt gameplay. While the campaign is praised for its voice acting and soundtrack, the overall experience is marred by technical problems and a steep learning curve.
- “The missions in the nicely story-driven and character-based campaign are small-scale, including several where you're essentially on your own and up against weapons which will make short work of whatever tank you have (starting with the T-34-85).”
- “Awesome story, level design, voice acting, and soundtrack.”
- “It's a good story-driven (no dynamic mission) tank sim that's marred by a number of glaring errors.”
- “I'm an experienced World of Tanks player, and knowing most of the mechanics, I find this game to be very frustrating most of the time. For example, a T-34 penetrating my T-55 frontally during a spy mission, the enemy's pinpoint accuracy, and no information about crew being knocked out. Your tank appears to be fine after a hit from the enemy, then seconds later the defeat logo appears, and you notice in the stats menu that all of your crew was knocked out.”
- “I had no clue what I was doing; suddenly I hit a landmine and failed the mission.”
- “You can't rely on your armor in the first few missions and will frequently have to restart due to your crew bailing out after a single hit.”
graphics
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
62%
24%
The graphics of the game are widely regarded as dated and underwhelming, often compared to those of 90s simulators, with many users expressing disappointment in their quality. While some acknowledge that the visuals are acceptable given the game's low price and age, others criticize the lack of modern features like widescreen support and customizable settings. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics may not impress, the gameplay can still provide an enjoyable experience for those focused on simulation rather than aesthetics.
- “While subsequent Graviteam tank sims (Steel Fury: Kharkov 1942 and Steel Armor: Blaze of War) made successive and significant improvements to visuals and gameplay, this is still a rather good little package, especially at the low asking price.”
- “The title, although getting on age-wise, is still very playable, and if you are more about actual gameplay elements, you can soon dismiss the graphics side as they still hold up well enough, and the atmosphere of the game/sim is strong enough for this.”
- “Graphics for their age are not that bad in all honesty, and the game even has limited terrain deformation.”
- “I'm usually not the one to critique simulators based on their graphics and GUI, but for God's sake, it feels like a simulator from the 90s!”
- “The game has very poor control even for a sim and is of poor graphics even for its time.”
- “This game is horrendous, no widescreen mode, graphics from a thousand years ago, and tries to jump to desktop any time you press a button; it's terrible, don't buy it!”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The gameplay of this tank simulation game is described as engaging yet frustrating, particularly for experienced players familiar with mechanics from other titles like World of Tanks. While the game offers a solid atmosphere and remains playable despite its age, issues such as unrealistic enemy accuracy and a lack of feedback on crew status detract from the overall experience. Players seeking a serious tank sim may find better options elsewhere, as the gameplay does not fully meet expectations.
- “While subsequent Graviteam tank sims (Steel Fury: Kharkov 1942 and Steel Armor: Blaze of War) made successive and significant improvements to visuals and gameplay, this is still a rather good little package, especially at the low asking price.”
- “The title, although getting on in age, is still very playable. If you are more about actual gameplay elements, you can soon dismiss the graphics side as they still hold up well enough, and the atmosphere of the game/sim is strong enough for this.”
- “If you want a serious tank sim with decent gameplay, which is what I had in mind when buying this, look elsewhere.”
- “I'm an experienced WoT player and knowing the most mechanics of it, I find this game to be very frustrating most of the time. For example, a T-34 penetrating my T-55 frontally (spy mission), enemies sometimes have pinpoint accuracy, and there's no information about crew being knocked out. Your tank appears to be fine after a hit from the enemy, then seconds later the defeat logo appears and you notice in the stats menu that all of your crew was knocked out.”
- “The title, although getting on in age, is still very playable. However, if you are more about actual gameplay elements, you can soon dismiss the graphics side as they still hold up well enough, and the atmosphere of the game/sim is strong enough for this.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
50%
33%
The game's soundtrack is praised for its integration with the story and gameplay, enhancing the overall experience, particularly during intense moments. However, the menu music, while described as heroic, is criticized for its composition quality.
- “Awesome story, level design, voice acting, and soundtrack.”
- “The menu music is heroic, but poorly composed, in my opinion.”
- “When you get ambushed from behind and the music intensifies, you know you are dead.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the strong replayability of the game, noting that each tank station features unique sight and ammo modeling, which enhances gameplay variety. The combination of good graphics and enjoyable mechanics further contributes to its lasting appeal.
- “Good graphics, enjoyable gameplay, and good replay value.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is largely derived from its quirky Russian themes and translations, which add a comedic layer to the experience. Players find the absurdity of features like the "made in USSR" label on the speedometer particularly amusing, contributing to a lighthearted and entertaining atmosphere.
- “Controls are a little hard to learn at first, but so is driving a car; given 5 minutes at base, the entire tank becomes a hilariously Russian experience.”
- “- The translation from Russian is funny - why is there 'made in USSR' written on the speedometer?”
- “The translation from Russian is funny - why is there 'made in USSR' written on the speedometer?”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Despite its age, the game's atmosphere remains compelling, allowing players to overlook any graphical shortcomings in favor of engaging gameplay. The immersive environment contributes significantly to the overall experience, making it still enjoyable for players focused on gameplay elements.
- “The title, although getting on in age, is still very playable. If you are more focused on actual gameplay elements, you can soon dismiss the graphics side, as they still hold up well enough, and the atmosphere of the game/sim is strong enough for this.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express concerns about the game's stability, highlighting issues such as a low resolution limit, a buggy menu system, and poorly balanced AI. Many feel that a remake with an updated engine and improved graphics could address these longstanding problems. Overall, the game's current state is seen as outdated and in need of significant improvements to enhance stability.
- “Given the fact the game is pretty old, I think that if they make a remake of it, they should give it a better engine and better graphics (it only supports resolutions below 720p). They also need to fix the menu of the game, which is currently separated and buggy, and provide some kind of penetration characteristics (not just HP for crew and parts of the tank, if possible), as well as better balanced AI. The current ones are buggy as hell.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from poor optimization, particularly for widescreen resolutions, which has been highlighted as a significant issue by users. Many feel that in 2014, such a lack of support for modern display formats is unacceptable and could have been easily addressed by the developers.
- “The game seems not bad, but it's not optimized for widescreen resolution, and this is a big problem. In 2014, no game on PC should be sold with this issue; it would only take the developers 5 minutes of work to fix it.”