Tank Wars: Anniversary Edition
- March 13, 2021
- Stefan Fleischer
Get on SteamIn Tank Wars: Anniversary Edition, a player has to control a (stationary) artillery tank in order to take down opponents with ballistic shots from a selection of different weapons. We paired old school, pixelated, low-resolution 2D graphics with some modern-ish concepts and effects.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Nostalgic fun that brings back memories of the classic DOS game.
- The game features entertaining and humorous gameplay, with some enjoyable weapons.
- A solid remake that retains the spirit of the original while offering improved graphics and sound.
- Lacks many elements and weapons from the original game, which may disappoint long-time fans.
- Multiplayer experience is plagued by bugs, lag, and connection issues.
- Some gameplay mechanics, like tank health and wall types, need improvement for a better experience.
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics have received positive feedback for their overall improvement, showcasing a more advanced visual style, though some users noted differences in appearance compared to previous iterations. While the core mechanics remain intact, the absence of familiar weapons may affect the experience for some players.
“The graphics are nicer for the most part, and the sound is certainly better, or at least more advanced.”
“It doesn't have all the same weapons that you're expecting, and the graphics look a little different, but the main mechanics and certainly the spirit are the same.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack the polish you'd expect from a modern game.”
“Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the game.”
“The environments feel bland and uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game's humor to be unexpectedly entertaining and consistently hilarious, contributing significantly to their enjoyment.
“I'm not sure why I find this game so endlessly entertaining and hilarious, but I do.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay retains the core mechanics and spirit of the original, though it features a different selection of weapons and updated graphics that may not meet all expectations.
“The gameplay mechanics are familiar yet refreshing, maintaining the spirit of the original while introducing new elements.”
“The graphics may differ from what you expect, but the core gameplay remains engaging and enjoyable.”
“While it doesn't feature all the weapons you might anticipate, the gameplay experience is still captivating and true to its roots.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks the depth I was hoping for.”
“The controls are clunky and make it difficult to enjoy the experience.”
“There are too many bugs that disrupt the flow of the game.”
