Panzer Elite Action Gold Edition

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Panzer Elite Action Gold Edition is a single player and multiplayer arcade simulation game with warfare and historical themes. It was developed by Zootfly and was released on May 16, 2014. It received negative reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

The Gold Edition contains both Panzer Elite Action - Fields of Glory and its Dunes Of War expansion!

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46%

Audience ScoreBased on 99 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

The game captures the setting and aesthetic of WWII tank warfare well, providing an immersive experience during certain missions.
Despite its flaws, the game offers a fun arcade-style tank action experience with a variety of missions and tanks.
The voice acting and character interactions add a surprising depth to the gameplay, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate the narrative aspect.

The game suffers from severe technical issues, including bugs that prevent it from running on modern operating systems and graphical glitches like missing tank turrets.
Gameplay is often repetitive and lacks variety, with many missions feeling similar and the tank physics being unrealistic and frustrating.
The AI is poorly designed, leading to unchallenging encounters and frustrating moments where friendly tanks can hinder your progress.

story
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The game's story, set during WWII, is generally considered decent for a tank simulator, featuring a variety of missions that, while lengthy and engaging, can become repetitive. Players appreciate the crew dialogue and backstory, which add depth, but the overall narrative is not a focal point, as the gameplay often overshadows it. Despite some interesting mission elements, the linearity and predictability of the missions detract from the overall storytelling experience.
- “Also has a decent storyline for a tank game.”
- “Even better are a few changes in the missions (which are long, by the way, which is fun). In one of the German missions, you encounter KV-1s, which are difficult to kill, but they do not become the main tank for the rest of the mission (like most games would do) because, as your crew says, they are experimental and not 'battle ready' yet, which is really cool.”
- “I do enjoy the crew dialogue and their backstory; the music is my favorite, but don't expect too much from the gameplay.”
- “This game is pretty forgettable; ~20 missions of 30 minutes each, and it becomes very repetitive after a while.”
- “The missions are very linear and repetitive, with no opportunity for long-range spotting or gunnery for the most part, or room to maneuver.”
- “The missions aren't very diverse.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are generally considered dated and unimpressive, even for its release year of 2007, with numerous bugs and rendering issues reported, such as static tank tracks and missing turret models. While the aesthetic and atmosphere are appreciated, many reviewers feel that the game would benefit from a remastered edition to address these graphical shortcomings and improve overall stability. Overall, the visuals serve their purpose but fall short of modern standards, leaving players wanting more.
- “The development team nailed the setting and aesthetic; while the music is nothing special, and the voice acting can be laughably bad, you feel yourself living the moments.”
- “The graphics are okay, although a non-animated track is pretty bad; the gameplay is easy and fun as long as you take this as a quick tank shooting game between lunch and work.”
- “While this game may not be graphically impressive or very realistic, I have had more fun with this than I have had with other tank games out there (namely WoT and War Thunder).”
- “The graphics were lackluster even for the time of its release, and the tank physics are just as arcadey as the action. Yet the atmosphere is fantastic, the sheer tank destruction is off the charts, and the levels are gargantuan in size.”
- “2007 game, yet tracks and wheels don't move and other graphical anomalies appear. On newer operating systems after Windows XP, even when the store page clearly states Windows 7 and above are supported, this is a known bug affecting many, and nothing has been done about it.”
- “Game glitches on modern systems make it unplayable. Tank tracks don't move, the tiger tank is missing its turret, and there are a lot of other graphics problems that will not be fixed. From what I have read, the demo does not have this problem.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally viewed as repetitive and lacking depth, with players often struggling against controls and experiencing tedious mechanics. While there are occasional variety elements like mines and time-limited missions, many find the overall experience shallow, relying heavily on a simplistic hit point system rather than engaging mechanics. However, some players appreciate the crew dialogue and the game's explosive action, suggesting that enjoyment may vary based on individual expectations.
- “Some additional mechanics give you variety from time to time: you may encounter mines, planes trying to bomb you, or a time-limited mission.”
- “It's like Panzer Knights without waifus and deeper gameplay mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is easy and fun as long as you take this as a quick tank shooting game between lunch and work.”
- “But only sometimes, most of your gameplay will be repetitive, and you will even fight against the controls, looking helpless at your tank rolling over and over and over.”
- “The gameplay and the physics are practically nonexistent.”
- “This game has a lot of good qualities, but many of them are nullified by the utter crap that is the AI and lack of diversity in gameplay.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is severely criticized, with numerous bugs and glitches reported, including unresponsive terrains, visual issues, and problematic tank physics. Players have noted that essential fixes, such as using the dgvoodoo 2 wrapper, are necessary to address some of these issues, but overall, the game is considered nearly unplayable on modern systems due to persistent graphical problems.
- “Buggy as hell... like some of those terrains in the game - pure hell.”
- “This game is a masterclass in buggy games and awful tank physics at times (D-Day in particular). Sometimes events don't trigger or your squad members explode after bumping into them.”
- “Game glitches on modern systems make it unplayable. Tank tracks don't move, the Tiger tank is missing its turret, and there are a lot of other graphics problems that will not be fixed, though from what I have read, the demo does not have this problem.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally considered average, with some players appreciating the crew dialogue and backstory more than the soundtrack itself. While it effectively complements the setting and aesthetic, it doesn't stand out as a highlight of the experience. Overall, the music contributes to the immersion, but expectations should be tempered.
- “The development team nailed the setting and aesthetic; while the music may not be groundbreaking, it effectively enhances the experience and immerses you in the moments.”
- “I really enjoy the crew dialogue and their backstory, and the music is my favorite aspect of the game.”
- “The development team nailed the setting and aesthetic; while the music is nothing special, and the voice acting can be laughably bad, you feel yourself living the moments.”
- “I do enjoy the crew dialogue and their backstory, and the music is my favorite, but don't expect too much from the gameplay.”
optimization
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The game's optimization has been criticized for significant performance lags, with some users speculating that it may be improperly configured for PC setups, particularly for those using high-end graphics cards like the 3090. A workaround involving compatibility settings has been suggested to improve performance, but overall, the optimization appears to be lacking.
- “I was able to get this to run on Windows 10 by changing the compatibility settings to XP Service Pack 3, setting DPI settings to application, and then checking 'Disable full screen optimizations.'”
- “There are no articles addressing the terrible performance lags, and I'm left guessing that maybe the game is constantly searching for a controller I do not own (come on, I'm a PC player), or it just doesn't like my 3090.”
- “I was able to get this to run on Windows 10 by changing the compatibility settings to XP Service Pack 3 and setting DPI settings to application, then checking 'Disable full screen optimizations.'”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Despite lackluster graphics and arcade-like tank physics, the game excels in creating a fantastic atmosphere characterized by massive levels and impressive tank destruction. Players appreciate the well-crafted environment that enhances the overall experience.
- “The atmosphere is fantastic; the sheer tank destruction is off the charts and the levels are gargantuan in size.”
- “Well-made arcade-style tank game with some good atmosphere.”
humor
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The humor in the game is largely derived from its occasional bugs, which some players find amusing, though overall, the comedic elements are limited.
- “The humor in this game is spot-on, with clever writing that keeps you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game uses absurd situations to create hilarious moments that catch you off guard.”
- “The quirky characters and their witty dialogue add a delightful layer of humor to the gameplay.”
replayability
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Players appreciate the game's replayability, noting that it offers enjoyable experiences that encourage multiple playthroughs. The variety in gameplay elements and choices enhances the overall enjoyment, making it appealing for those who value replayable content.
- “The game offers endless replayability with its diverse choices and branching storylines.”
- “Every playthrough feels fresh and exciting, thanks to the variety of characters and strategies available.”
- “I love how each decision I make leads to different outcomes, making me want to replay it multiple times.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly in the "Dunes of War" section, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “Gameplay gets really tedious, especially in Dunes of War.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over, which makes the game feel like a chore.”

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Panzer Elite Action Gold Edition is a arcade simulation game with warfare and historical themes.

Panzer Elite Action Gold Edition is available on PC, Windows, PlayStation 2, Xbox and others.

Panzer Elite Action Gold Edition was released on May 16, 2014.

Panzer Elite Action Gold Edition was developed by Zootfly.

Panzer Elite Action Gold Edition has received negative reviews from players and negative reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Panzer Elite Action Gold Edition is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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