M1 Tank Platoon 2

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M1 Tank Platoon 2 is a single player tactical strategy game with a warfare theme. It was developed by MicroProse Software, Inc. and was released on May 3, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

An M1 Abrams tank simulation released by MicroProse Software in 1998 for Windows 95/98/Me. It is the sequel to 1989 release M1 Tank Platoon.

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is a nostalgic trip down memory lane, with many players expressing love for its depth and realism, making it one of the best tank simulators of its time.
Despite its age, the gameplay remains engaging and satisfying, with dynamic campaigns and a competent AI that enhances the experience.
The inclusion of a detailed manual and various graphics modes allows players to enjoy the game, even if it requires some tweaking to run optimally on modern systems.

The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes on startup and compatibility problems with modern operating systems, making it frustrating for new players.
Graphics are dated and can be significantly downgraded in software rendering mode, which detracts from the overall experience.
Players have reported that the controls can feel clunky and require a steep learning curve, making it feel more like work than fun for some.

graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
59%
14%
The graphics of this tank simulator, while dated and showing signs of its age, still manage to provide a charming experience with a mix of polygonal models and 2D sprites. Players can choose from three graphics modes, with software rendering being the most stable but least visually appealing. Despite the graphical limitations, the game's engaging gameplay and depth make it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
- “Don't let the graphics put you off of this 90's classic from sim specialists MicroProse. It's a great simulation game, with a fantastically deep manual and an interface that makes issuing orders to the various units under your command an absolute breeze. Both artillery support and infantry to a degree are modeled here, and the game has dynamic missions, several dynamic campaigns, and in-depth tutorials and multimedia guides included.”
- “Meanwhile, using third-party wrappers and online guides, it's very possible to run this gem through glide rendering, with silky smooth graphics and even widescreen support.”
- “The graphics are a charming blend of chunky textured polygonal models for vehicles and terrain, and 2D sprites for effects like midair shells, flames, and explosions.”
- “The graphics are dated.”
- “You are able to run it 'out of the box', but only in software rendering mode (which downgrades the visuals significantly).”
- “Furthermore, you may encounter some glitches that'll require you to tweak compatibility settings or edit your graphics card settings manually.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
38%
The game's story is set within a complex simulation framework that offers dynamic missions and campaigns, showcasing a depth reminiscent of 1990s titles. While the narrative potential is acknowledged, players find the steep learning curve and technical issues, such as crashes and distracting graphics, detract from the overall experience. Despite these challenges, the game is praised for its detailed manual and intuitive interface for commanding units.
- “The game crashed when I completed the first and easiest tutorial mission. The controls feel thorny, and I know there's something great underneath all that because of all the buttons to click. The standards of the 1990s weren't as intuitive as nowadays, so it's unfair to hold this game to modern standards. That said, it feels like I need to do actual work to overcome the learning curve, and I'm just not in the mood for work.”
- “This seems unavoidable and happens at the end of every mission.”
- “I'm also unsure if this crashes at the end of missions, as the green tint was distracting enough to discourage me from finishing anything in D3D mode.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is praised for its perfect balance of realism and engagement, offering a satisfying and challenging experience despite some technical issues and aging graphics. Players appreciate the decent AI and the rewarding manual gunnery mechanics, making it a standout title from Microprose that remains enjoyable over time.
- “Microprose always struck the perfect balance of realism vs gameplay, and this is one of their very best games, well worth a look or revisit.”
- “Other than some technical issues, the game itself runs fine. The gameplay is challenging, the AI is decent enough to engage enemies quickly, and manual gunnery is satisfying. Most aspects age like fine wine.”
- “The game itself is great, and while its age shows through its graphics, the gameplay loop is as satisfying and engaging as ever.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is perceived as forced or ineffective, with users expressing frustration that attempts to label it as funny seem to overshadow its actual flaws, particularly its broken functionality. Overall, the humor does not resonate well with players, who find it overshadowed by technical issues.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The official Steam version of the game claims to be optimized for modern systems, but users report disappointment due to its low resolution of 640x480 and limitations in software rendering. However, some have found success using third-party workarounds to enable better performance in glide mode.
- “Now that there's an official version on Steam that's supposedly optimized for modern systems, I quickly bought it. It's not as well as I thought (namely the tiny resolution of 640x480 and limited on software render mode), but using a third-party workaround, I can make it work in Glide mode (not sure if the same method also works on those old copies from the 90s).”
- “Now that there's an official version on Steam that's supposedly optimized for modern systems, I quickly bought it. It's not as well optimized as I thought, namely the tiny resolution of 640x480 and the limited software render mode. However, using a third-party workaround, I can make it work in Glide mode (not sure if the same method also works on those old copies from the 90s).”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game experiences occasional glitches, necessitating manual adjustments to compatibility and graphics card settings for optimal performance.
- “Furthermore, you may encounter some glitches that will require you to tweak compatibility settings or edit your graphics card settings manually.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by its detailed 161-page manual, impressive graphics, and immersive sound effects, including ambient chatter and small cutscenes. These elements work together to create a realistic simulation experience, despite the game's somewhat dated presentation.
- “With a 161-page manual full of interesting content and pictures (a real leisure reading), the good graphics, atmospheric sound effects, chatter, and small cutscenes all contribute to a sense of realism, making you feel like you're in a realistic, albeit slightly dated, simulator rather than just playing a game.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users consistently highlight the game's strong replayability, noting that it remains as enjoyable and engaging as they recall from previous experiences.
- “As great and replayable as I remember it.”