Pico Tanks: Multiplayer Mayhem
- November 28, 2019
- Panda Arcade
- 2h median play time
"Pico Tanks: Multiplayer Mayhem" is a multiplayer shooter game with a focus on team strategy, where players compete in 3v3 tank battles. The game boasts delightful graphics, funny gameplay, and encourages strategy, but can be grindy and has some bugs. Officially described as a fast-paced and energetic 3v3 tank brawler, this game provides a unique and strategic experience in the shooter genre.
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Reviews
- Awesome concept of gameplay and really fun to play.
- Great graphics and a variety of weapons, tanks, and cosmetics.
- The game has potential and is enjoyable with friends.
- Frequent connection issues and lag, especially during matches.
- Matchmaking is unbalanced, often pairing low-level players with high-level opponents.
- Progression is slow, and the game can feel pay-to-win due to expensive upgrades.
- graphics112 mentions
- 79 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised, with many users highlighting their high quality, attention to detail, and overall visual appeal. However, some players report performance issues, such as frame rate drops and lag during gameplay, which detracts from the experience. Despite these concerns, the general consensus is that the graphics are a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's enjoyment.
“Great graphics and the gameplay is fun.”
“The graphics are top notch.”
“Amazing graphics and details.”
“Only problem for me is that from time to time in a game the graphics slow down to a point where I can't move anything anymore, like 1-5 fps.”
“It's a pretty sweet tank battle game, love the graphics although I get stutters on my P40 Pro even in game mode and using performance mode.”
“Sweet game but needs optimization for graphics.”
- gameplay77 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is widely praised for its fun mechanics, smooth controls, and engaging graphics, making it easy to learn yet challenging to master. Players appreciate the customization options and the balance between free-to-play and pay-to-win elements, although some express frustration with progression systems and matchmaking issues. Despite minor bugs and concerns about monetization, the game offers a solid and enjoyable experience that many find addictive.
“Unique 'tank builder' gameplay with pretty solid AI.”
“Gameplay is simple enough to learn quickly, but right away, you can tell it takes skill to do extremely well.”
“Great gameplay, graphics, and controls.”
“But, the gameplay experience was bad.”
“Good game, terrible pay to win mechanics.”
“Controls are tight, gameplay is quite decent, but it's ruined because progression is a pay to win cash grab.”
- monetization51 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 6 % neutral mentions
- 71 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the option to watch ads voluntarily to support developers, while others criticize the recent updates that have made ads more intrusive and mandatory after matches. Some users express frustration over the perceived shift towards a pay-to-win model, where in-game purchases and ad-watching are necessary for progression, detracting from the overall gameplay experience. Overall, while some players enjoy the lack of forced ads and the ability to progress without spending money, others feel that the balance has shifted too far towards monetization, impacting their enjoyment of the game.
“In-game purchases are not pushed and there are no ads to watch.”
“Don't be stingy ;p no ads, no pay-to-play, a progression system with no paywall!!!”
“Microtransactions are present, but I don't believe they risk unbalancing the game as you can currently get everything for free slowly.”
“I know ads are a source of revenue for y'all, but forcing ads after a match ruins the uncluttered experience.”
“Last update took away the keys, and made the stars everything, and to maximize stars one needs to watch ads... when I find myself watching ads to play, it's time to walk away, which is a shame because the actual gameplay is still great.”
“Grindy unenjoyable experience, I just can't believe this cash grab exists.”
- story18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely absent, with players expressing a desire for more narrative elements, side missions, and creative game modes. While the gameplay is enjoyable and addictive, the repetitive nature of missions and lack of casual or story-driven content detracts from the overall experience. Many users feel that the current mission structure is overly grindy and frustrating, leading to a diminished sense of engagement with the game.
“Great game but wish leveling up could be easier or if there were side missions or storylines.”
“Nice game from Australia; I hope you guys can make a snow map, desert map, or a Toy Story map area that would be cool.”
“The game is good and all, but some things just play on your nerves as time passes... the game modes are just too repetitive.”
“You open the game, you have a couple good matches and then you're onto the most meticulous grind imaginable once you move up a division or so. There's a huge spike in power with no way to prepare. There's no casual mode or story or any alternative game mode to grind in, so you're just locked into your competitive division to get crushed because others have paid money to be good. It even lacks creativity, to be honest.”
“Great game, but I wish leveling up could be easier or if there were side missions or storylines.”
“Lots of bots and ridiculous missions for daily or weekly tasks.”
- stability15 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is significantly hampered by frequent glitches, lagging, and crashes, making it nearly unplayable for many users. Players report issues such as freezing during matches, loading screens, and penalties for disconnecting, which detracts from the overall experience. While the core concept is appreciated, the technical problems and connectivity issues overshadow the enjoyment of the game.
“Concept and everything is very good, but glitches and lagging in matches make it barely playable.”
“I do have the occasional technical issues; it freezes at times and then threatens to penalize me for leaving a match before the end.”
“Update: the game crashes too much. After most matches, the loading screen freezes and needs restarting. Otherwise, it's a good game; matching is decent and fun, but too many losses due to connectivity problems.”
- grinding15 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and frustrating, often requiring repetitive tasks to unlock new content and upgrades. While some appreciate the game's potential and fun mechanics, many express dissatisfaction with the time investment needed, particularly for free players, and note issues with matchmaking and progress loss. Overall, the grinding is seen as a significant drawback that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“Overall, fun game, but not sure if it's worth the crazy grinding since it takes forever to get a new tank part.”
“There is potential, but you have to unlock the customizing by playing with just the same weapon over and over, which would be fine if it wasn't so repetitive and grindy.”
“Too much grinding, it's frustrating for free players like me.”
- humor11 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players highlighting its funny animations, amusing emoticons, and lighthearted tone that sets it apart from more serious titles. Many reviews note that the game successfully combines humor with engaging gameplay, making it both enjoyable and entertaining. Overall, players find the comedic elements enhance their gaming experience, contributing to the game's fun atmosphere.
“So funny 😁 and game modes are epic as well.”
“The game is starting like a regular game then you find yourself in a progression period while playing with funny tanks and intelligently balanced upgrades.”
“It is not sooooo serious like other realistic tank games and I like that it is a little funny.”
- optimization10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while many players appreciate the smooth gameplay and excellent user interface, there are notable performance issues such as long loading times and occasional stutters, particularly on certain devices. Some users have reported improvements over time, but others still feel that further optimization, especially for graphics, is necessary.
“The game runs smoothly.”
“This game is great, has an excellent UI with a smooth interface and performance is godlike.”
“Great gameplay and runs smoothly.”
“Although there are some performance issues that need attention, like the loading screen when logging in being so long, and you can possibly get stuck on the loading screen if you press 'battle again'.”
“To actually reach a point where skill performance matters, you will have to buy and spend quite some time waiting for upgrades.”
“It's a pretty sweet tank battle game; I love the graphics, although I experience stutters on my P40 Pro even in game mode and using performance mode.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is described as deeply impactful, leaving players feeling overwhelmed and reluctant to engage with it again due to its intense emotional weight.
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is praised for its charming and well-crafted designs, contributing to an overall delightful experience.
“Brilliant game, character designs are cute and delightfully well made.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express strong dissatisfaction with the game's music, describing it as bad and sleep-inducing, which detracts from the overall match experience.
“Please change this music; it is very bad and makes me feel sleepy during the match. This match was not relaxing at all.”
“The music is incredibly repetitive and doesn't fit the game's atmosphere, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the soundtrack to be dull and uninspired, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
