Tank Assault X

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Tank Assault X is a single player action game. It was developed by Starwind Games and was released on April 5, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Tank Assault X is a hardcore, logical tank arcade built on the lines of the classic arcade games of the 1980's.

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

music3 negative mentions

Tank Assault X offers a nostalgic arcade experience with over one hundred levels that provide incremental challenges and a variety of enemies, appealing to fans of retro shooters.
The game emphasizes strategic gameplay, requiring players to think about positioning and resource management, which adds depth to the straightforward tank-shooting mechanics.
Despite its simple graphics and controls, the game is accessible and provides a fun, casual experience that can be enjoyed in short bursts.

The graphics and technical quality are considered outdated and lack customization options, leading to a subpar visual experience that may not meet modern gaming standards.
Controls are clunky and unresponsive, which can detract from the overall gameplay experience and may frustrate players looking for smooth mechanics.
Repetitive objectives and environments can make the game feel boring over time, and difficulty spikes may lead to frustration rather than a fair challenge.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The game's story is primarily focused on the player's adaptability and tactical decision-making rather than traditional character development or narrative depth. With 150 missions across various environments, players engage in a limited variety of objectives, such as combat and resource collection, which may lead to uneven pacing and potential frustration for those seeking more diverse storytelling. Overall, the narrative serves as a backdrop for gameplay challenges rather than a central element of the experience.
- “The design philosophy is clear from the very first mission.”
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “As a protagonist of the story, you have two advantages against the adversaries.”
- “The sense of progression is less about storytelling or character growth and more about testing the player’s adaptability as the game throws increasingly complex scenarios into the mix.”
- “This uneven pacing may frustrate some players, especially those hoping for more variation in mission design.”
- “The few mission types range from destroying enemies to stealing energy crystals to escaping through the portal.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a retro pixel art style reminiscent of arcade cabinets and early PC shooters, featuring clean sprites and modest explosions that emphasize clarity over visual spectacle. While each of the six planets offers a slightly different aesthetic, the overall presentation remains minimalistic and lacks customization options, including resolution adjustments. The game embraces an old TV style, which can be toggled off, but ultimately presents a low-quality visual experience.
- “The visuals recall arcade cabinets and early PC shooters, with clean sprites, modest explosions, and a functional top-down perspective that prioritizes clarity over spectacle.”
- “Each of the six planets has a slightly different aesthetic, which provides some variety, but the overall look is minimalistic.”
- “Graphically, it's a simple pixel-art game with an old TV style (though you may turn the effect off as well).”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is effective and energetic, enhancing the overall experience without being overly prominent. It features straightforward sound design that complements the gameplay, with some users noting its surprisingly fitting and relaxing qualities.
- “The sound design follows the same philosophy: effects are straightforward and punchy, while the background music does its job of keeping energy levels high without standing out too much.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Music is surprisingly fitting and sometimes almost relaxed.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's retro design prioritizes smooth performance, allowing it to run effectively on low-end hardware, though it may not meet the expectations of players seeking modern production values.
- “While this pared-down approach may not impress players expecting modern production values, it is consistent with the game’s retro identity and ensures smooth performance even on very low-end hardware.”
- “The game struggles with optimization, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering, even on mid-range systems.”
- “I was disappointed by the lack of graphical options; the game feels unoptimized and runs poorly on my setup.”
- “Despite its charming design, the optimization issues make it nearly unplayable at times, especially in crowded areas.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is criticized for being janky and unsatisfying, with a lack of polish in the control scheme that detracts from the overall experience. Many players feel that the handling and responsiveness are inadequate, suggesting insufficient gameplay testing by the developer.
- “It's janky and unsatisfying to play. Any experienced gamer will tell you that the handling, responsiveness, and general gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
- “Unfortunately, this is something the developer seems to have phoned in, with little to no apparent gameplay testing.”