Tank Hero

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Tank Hero is a single player casual shooter game. It was developed by Clapfoot and was released on June 1, 2011. It received very positive reviews from players.

Tank Hero is a 3D tank battle game for iOS with over 10 million users. It features 120 levels across three worlds, three game modes, and six weapons to choose from. The game is compatible with most iOS devices, but not with the 1st or 2nd generation iPod Touch, the original iPhone, or the iPhone 3G.

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Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics247 positive mentions

monetization134 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, with a good variety of levels and challenges.
Graphics are decent for a mobile game, and the gameplay is smooth.
The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic tank games.

Controls can be frustrating, as they sometimes block the view and make aiming difficult.
The game becomes overly challenging at higher levels, making it frustrating for players.
Ads can be intrusive and disrupt gameplay, especially during critical moments.

graphics
302 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics of the game have received a mixed but generally positive reception from users. Many players were pleasantly surprised by the quality, describing them as "cool," "amazing," and "great," especially considering the game's small file size. However, some reviews noted that improvements could be made, with a few users expressing disappointment in the graphics quality, suggesting that updates could enhance the visual experience further.
- “The graphics are awesome and the levels are just the right amount of challenging.”
- “Amazing tank vs tank app, graphics are astounding and the controls are smooth making it the perfect set of battle between tanks.”
- “The graphics in this game amazed me; I've never seen such beautiful smooth graphics on a mobile phone.”
- “Nice game, but the graphics are too bad.”
- “The graphics are poor, but it's still really good.”
- “The worst game on the market. I mean, like this game is just bad. The graphics are garbage after the first 10 levels; they repeat everything, and on top of all that, it's the hardest game I have ever played.”
monetization
146 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads. While some users appreciate the option to pay for ad removal, others report that ads persist even after purchasing this feature. Overall, players find the ads to be a significant distraction, impacting gameplay enjoyment, though a few commend the game for having fewer ads compared to similar titles.
- “Still having a lot of fun, bought no ads because this game deserves it.”
- “This game is great fun to play and awesome as there are no in-app purchases to get further levels unlocked that are compulsory.”
- “If you are looking for a game that is time-killing and with no ads, this is it.”
- “Lastly, the screen is polluted with ads.”
- “The ads are also timed annoyingly.”
- “This game is full of ads even you can't play the game.”
gameplay
112 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is widely praised for its smoothness, simplicity, and engaging mechanics, making it fun and addictive for players. Many users appreciate the intuitive controls and the creative features, such as the cannonball bounce back, which enhance the overall experience. However, there are frequent requests for a multiplayer mode to elevate the gameplay further, as well as some criticism regarding control responsiveness and level difficulty.
- “Overall, the game mechanics are good. I really like the cannonball bounce-back feature, which allows you to destroy enemy tanks in creative ways.”
- “Fantastic game with simple yet engaging gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is intuitive and adaptive in its control setup.”
- “If you want to get an extra taste of everything, better tanks and maps design, online battle against real people, deeper gameplay, more levels... then I'd suggest tank raid.”
- “But the gameplay remains the same.”
- “I like it but the difficulty doesn't match the levels and the controls are horrible but I like the point of gameplay.”
humor
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding it entertaining and consistently funny throughout their experience. Users appreciate the light-hearted nature of the game, often laughing at its quirky elements and humorous failure messages. Overall, the game successfully combines fun gameplay with a comedic tone, making it a favorite among players looking for a good laugh.
- “One of the funniest games that I have played.”
- “The game that keeps you smiling, laughing, and swearing the whole time!”
- “Kinda funny when you lose, it says in bold letters, 'total failure!' and it's hard to control shooting.”
stability
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the stability of the game is mixed, with some users reporting it as glitch-free and enjoyable, while others experience frequent glitches that hinder gameplay. Many players appreciate the game's performance on various devices, but a significant number express frustration over control issues and bugs that affect their experience. While some commend the game for running smoothly, others highlight the need for improvements to address the glitches.
- “What a tiny brilliant game with no glitches or problems. Highly recommended! Played it once and now aiming to get gold in all stages.”
- “I was pretty blown away by how addicting and bug-free this game really is.”
- “Easy and simple, really entertaining. No glitches so far; I really like it.”
- “I like it, my only problem is that the game is short and sometimes it glitches.”
- “This game sucks so much because there are too many glitches and the controls are terrible.”
- “It has lots of glitches in certain levels that make it impossible to get gold.”
music
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many players enjoying the relaxing and engaging soundtracks. However, some users noted a desire for more variety and longer tracks, as the single soundtrack can become repetitive. Overall, the music effectively complements the gameplay, contributing to a fun and immersive atmosphere.
- “Luv the music by Mr. Kevin MacLeod, by the way.”
- “The music and visual effects are good enough to keep me engaged.”
- “Great music, explosions, and gameplay strategy.”
- “It's good but not addictive because it doesn't have a lot of maps and it only has one soundtrack.”
- “But there is one thing that punched it in the nuts...the music doesn't last until the points are done processing!”
- “The game would be better with some long lasting music.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is generally seen as lacking, with many players expressing a desire for a more developed narrative and additional missions to enhance engagement. While the gameplay is enjoyable and graphics are praised, the absence of a compelling storyline and the need for mission variety are common points of criticism. Overall, players appreciate the fun mechanics but feel that a stronger narrative could significantly improve the experience.
- “Great game & time killer but need storyline on campaign to be better.”
- “The campaign needs a story, but solid, fun gameplay.”
- “Enjoyed it till I ran out of missions and bummed out when survival stopped at wave 50.”
- “Some missions are just annoying and impossible; otherwise, the game is good.”
- “Its a good game but I get bored eventually because I want to move forward, like in missions where you have to think outside the box.”
- “The game is nice and has nice gaming effects; the only defect is the steering and bullet mechanics; otherwise, I would give it 5 stars.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its outstanding optimization, delivering smooth performance even on devices with limited RAM. Users appreciate the fun and addictive gameplay, along with decent graphics, making it an excellent choice for casual play and challenges alike.
- “I love this game; outstanding performance! ❤️”
- “Both offer simple but fun and addictive gameplay, especially for little breaks and playing with kids, and both can run smoothly on small RAM devices.”
- “It's a pretty fun game, runs smoothly, and has decent graphics.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players consistently highlight the game's high replayability, noting that it offers endless fun and significant value in returning to play. Enhanced graphics due to improved hardware further contribute to the enjoyable experience, making it a nostalgic favorite for many.
- “Too much fun with endless replayability.”
- “Lots of fun, lots of replay value.”
- “Incredible game, high replayability.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the game is generally well-received, some players feel that the control scheme detracts from the emotional experience, as the touch controls can be cumbersome and disrupt immersion.