Sugar Tanks

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Sugar Tanks is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by EpiXR Games UG and was released on June 2, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

Sugar Tanks is an intense bullet-hell tank shooter game where players must defend their sweet home world from encroaching grey tanks. With 12 different tanks to choose from, each with unique perks, players can upgrade and customize their tank to take on increasingly challenging enemies across multiple levels. Stock up on power-ups, avoid enemy fire, and save the world from being drained of color in this vibrant and action-packed game!

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Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Sugar Tanks features a vibrant, candy-colored aesthetic that enhances the playful atmosphere of the game.
The game offers tight controls and a straightforward gameplay loop that rewards reflexes and spatial awareness, making it accessible for players.
There is a variety of tanks available, each with unique strengths and weaknesses, adding a layer of strategy to the gameplay.

The game suffers from significant performance issues, including frame rate drops and stuttering during gameplay, particularly when destroying enemy tanks.
Many players have reported that the gameplay can feel repetitive, with limited variation in levels and enemy types.
There are numerous technical flaws, such as broken achievements and unresponsive controls, which detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Sugar Tanks" is characterized by tight controls and a straightforward, engaging loop reminiscent of classic top-down shooters, emphasizing reflexes and spatial awareness. While the vibrant aesthetic contrasts with the repetitive nature of the core mechanics and limited progression options, it appeals to fans of arcade shooters seeking a challenging experience. However, issues like lag and a lack of variety may hinder its long-term enjoyment.
- “From the outset, the game establishes a clear contrast between style and substance: a bright, cheerful world under siege by dull, color-draining enemy tanks, setting the stage for a defensive battle that is as visually lively as it is mechanically demanding.”
- “Rather than overcomplicating its premise, Sugar Tanks focuses on delivering tight controls, constant pressure, and an immediately readable gameplay loop that rewards reflexes and spatial awareness.”
- “For fans of arcade shooters who appreciate a lighthearted aesthetic paired with demanding gameplay, Sugar Tanks offers a colorful battlefield where reflexes, focus, and movement are always put to the test.”
- “The core loop remains largely unchanged throughout, and while enemy behavior does evolve, the overall structure can begin to feel repetitive for players seeking greater mechanical variety or narrative progression.”
- “On the other hand, the lack of additional modes, deeper progression systems, or significant gameplay twists may limit its long-term appeal.”
- “Uninspired gameplay.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of Sugar Tanks are characterized by a vibrant, candy-colored aesthetic that complements its fast-paced arcade shooter gameplay. While the cartoon-style visuals are detailed and engaging, some players feel they fall short of modern graphical standards. Overall, the game's playful design and energetic sound enhance the immersive experience, appealing to fans of the genre.
- “Sugar Tanks, developed by Epixr Games UG and published by Gamera Interactive, is a fast-moving arcade shooter that embraces classic twin-stick design while wrapping it in a playful, candy-colored aesthetic.”
- “The main task is to suck all the paint out of the enemies and prevent them from doing the same, and all this with beautifully detailed cartoon-style graphics, as well as good game dynamics that are very hard to put down.”
- “For fans of arcade shooters who appreciate a lighthearted aesthetic paired with demanding gameplay, Sugar Tanks offers a colorful battlefield where reflexes, focus, and movement are always put to the test.”
- “It's far below the state of the art visuals gamers expect as a result of their decisions.”
- “-could not disable vsync from graphics settings, because it would toggle off and on with a single button press.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the steady unlocks that encourage progression, while others criticize significant performance issues, including stuttering during gameplay and a poorly designed user interface. Overall, the lack of CPU optimization detracts from the experience for many users.
- “While there is no sprawling upgrade tree or meta-progression system, the steady drip of unlocks provides enough motivation to push through tougher stages and refine performance.”
- “I wanted to like this game, but the abysmal performance and UI make that impossible.”
- “When destroying an enemy, there was stuttering.”
- “So the game may not be CPU optimized.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its energetic and upbeat nature, effectively enhancing the combat experience and maintaining high tension during gameplay. However, there are contrasting opinions, with one user expressing strong dissatisfaction. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the arcade feel of the game.
- “Sound design complements the visuals with energetic effects and upbeat music that matches the pace of combat.”
- “The soundtrack reinforces the arcade feel, pushing momentum forward and keeping tension high during extended wave encounters.”
- “Pros: nice soundtrack”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during long play sessions.”
- “The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's overall tone, detracting from the experience.”
- “The audio quality is poor, with muffled sounds that make it difficult to appreciate the music.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for being exploitative, with accusations of plagiarism and cash grabs through the use of uncredited assets. Additionally, there are concerns about the authenticity of user reviews, suggesting a coordinated effort to promote these low-quality products.
- “The developers didn't credit any of the artists and real game developers who created the assets, so this feels like plagiarism and a cash grab.”
- “The reviews are all written in either Russian or broken English, appear almost simultaneously shortly after the game launched on Steam, and the accounts are consistently used to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs.”
- “This game feels like a cash grab with its heavy reliance on monetization tactics that detract from the overall experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, noting that the game frequently freezes or lags during enemy encounters, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
- “The game frequently freezes or lags whenever I defeat an enemy.”
- “I experience constant stability issues, especially during combat.”
- “The game crashes unexpectedly, making it nearly unplayable.”