Tank Blast
- July 13, 2016
"Tank Blast" is an exciting arcade-style game that offers single-player fun. Immerse yourself in vibrant levels filled with challenging AI enemies and thunderous explosions, all set to a phenomenal soundtrack. The question remains: can you make it to the end? Get ready for a bright and hardcore blast from the past with this modern take on classic tank gameplay.
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Reviews
- The game features good graphics and a satisfying soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience.
- Gameplay is simple yet challenging, providing a fun time-wasting experience for short play sessions.
- The game has potential and could be enjoyable if future updates are released to improve content and balance.
- The game has been abandoned by the developers, with no updates since 2016, leading to a lack of content and features.
- AI enemies are overly accurate and difficult, making the game frustrating and unbalanced for players.
- Controls are clunky and unresponsive, contributing to a poor gameplay experience and making it hard to enjoy.
- music16 mentions
- 88 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised, with many reviewers highlighting its energetic and engaging soundtrack that enhances the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the combination of good music with impressive graphics and level design, often describing it as a perfect fit for the arcade-style gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“Fun little game to pass time, arcade style with good music.”
“Stonkingly good soundtrack, energetic frenzied gameplay, brilliant execution of a simple old classic re-done in glorious mad explosiveness.”
“The gameplay and music are perfect, just needs heaps more content (and multiplayer).”
“The only downside to this game so far is the fact that it doesn't have an OST DLC yet.”
“Then there's the music!”
- graphics11 mentions
- 91 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their quality and aesthetic appeal, with many users highlighting the nice art style and solid design. Reviewers note that the visuals complement the gameplay well, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. Overall, the graphics are described as simple yet impressive, earning high marks from players.
“Good music, graphics, and level design.”
“The graphics are done nicely, and the explosion sound is spot on for a game such as this.”
“Good graphics for such a simple game!”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its simplicity, fun factor, and energetic execution, with some reviewers highlighting its responsiveness and challenge. However, there are calls for more content and multiplayer options to enhance the experience further. Overall, while the gameplay is well-received, there is room for improvement to elevate it to a higher standard.
“Stonkingly good soundtrack, energetic frenzied gameplay, brilliant execution of a simple old classic re-done in glorious mad explosiveness.”
“Simple but fun gameplay.”
“Well first off I have to say the gameplay is great.”
“I'm giving a non-recommendation based on that, but I would certainly change my opinion if the gameplay improves in the future.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability, with engaging gameplay that keeps players invested even after repeated attempts at challenging levels. Its satisfying mechanics and affordable price enhance the overall value, making it a worthwhile experience for players seeking to enjoy repeated playthroughs.
“A true arcade game with immense replayability and sufficiently engaging to wrap you up in it for sections of time that will have you not concerned with having to repeat the same level after just barely dying at the last enemy - as it is such satisfying fun making those little tanks go boom into a bazillion pixels.”
“At the price, you can't go wrong; although content-wise, I'd say it's more than fairly priced even though you have high replayability.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is criticized as a cash grab, lacking genuine value, and players may find themselves unable to secure refunds after realizing the game is unlikely to progress beyond early access.
“Now it is only a cash grab machine with no real value. By the time many people realize that it will never leave early access, players will go over their 2-hour limit for a refund.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it prioritizes profit over player experience.”
“I feel like the game is designed to push players towards spending money rather than enjoying the content.”
