TankBlitz

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TankBlitz is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Onur Vural and Leigh Christian and was released on April 21, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

TankBlitz is a brutal run and gun tank game with four playable tanks, each having access to four unique weapons and dozens of upgrades. You blast your way through twelve handcrafted levels crawling with over 50 different kinds of enemies, and numerous challenging bossfights.

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Play Modes

Single-Player

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

replayability3 positive mentions

gameplay6 negative mentions

The game offers a variety of tank enemies, multiple weapons, and upgrades, providing solid gameplay for fans of retro tank games.
It features a campy story and enjoyable gameplay mechanics, with a good balance of difficulty and a rewarding progression system.
Players have found it to be a fun and entertaining experience, especially for those looking for a simple arcade-style game to relax with.

The game suffers from poor graphics and performance issues, particularly in fullscreen mode, which detracts from the overall experience.
Controls are clumsy and cannot be customized, making it difficult for some players to enjoy the game fully.
Many players feel that the game is not worth its price, especially given the availability of free, higher-quality alternatives on Steam.

story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally perceived as simplistic and campy, fitting the arcade-style gameplay rather than offering depth. While some players appreciate the humor and lightheartedness of the narrative, others note the lack of a substantial plot, which aligns with the game's focus on action and upgrades. Overall, the story serves more as a backdrop to the gameplay experience rather than a central element.
- “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.”
- “Excellent gameplay, funny story, drops you right into the action, plenty of upgrades, important achievements that give you premium points and replayability.”
- “Excellent gameplay, wonderfully campy story, drops you right into the action, plenty of upgrades and replayability.”
- “The game itself is fine, although it lacks a plot and the combat mechanics are quite improvable; it can still give you a bit of fun if you like tank games of this type.”
- “I do not expect an in-depth storyline or such; it is a simple arcade top-down platformer.”
- “Short form of this game: it's basically an action-oriented tank game with a camp-tastic story (but that's the whole entire darn point!), a solid progression system, and buttery smooth controls.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its solid mechanics, surprising features, and replayability, particularly for fans of tank games. However, others criticize it for lacking depth, plot, and polish, labeling it as mediocre, especially for a game on Steam. Overall, while it offers moments of fun and nostalgia, it falls short in several areas, particularly in combat mechanics and overall execution.
- “Excellent gameplay, funny story, drops you right into the action, plenty of upgrades, important achievements that give you premium points and replayability.”
- “Excellent gameplay, wonderfully campy story, drops you right into the action, plenty of upgrades and replayability.”
- “+old style gameplay, a classic”
- “Otherwise the gameplay is pretty bad and everything else is worse, but what should we expect, when developers decide it's okay to pollute Steam with garbage that could run in a web browser.”
- “The game itself is fine, although it lacks a plot and the combat mechanics are quite improvable; it can still give you a bit of fun if you like tank games of this type.”
- “They did put some lipstick on the dead pig here (but not much); it's moderately well polished (for a flash game), and in terms of gameplay, it's got a surprising number of features (for a flash game).”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are criticized for being simplistic and reminiscent of low-effort mobile apps, featuring basic 2D visuals with no options for resolution changes or meaningful tweaks. Many reviewers express disappointment, especially considering the expectations for PC games, noting that the lack of quality in the graphics detracts from the overall experience. While some acknowledge this as a minor issue, the consensus is that the visuals fall short of what is typically expected in the gaming community.
- “3D graphics programming does require a degree of skill and competence, and unfortunately not all developers have the budget or talent to deliver this, despite 3D graphics cards hitting the mainstream in the 1990s.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “The game features simple, cartoony 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort mobile apps.”
- “Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users experiencing significant performance issues even on high-end systems, while others report no problems at all. Notably, there are complaints about poor performance in fullscreen mode and a warning indicating bad performance despite low settings. Overall, the game's optimization appears inconsistent, with some players suggesting that issues may have been addressed in patches.
- “Some people reported performance issues in fullscreen, but I haven't run into any of them, to be honest. It could have been patched.”
- “I didn't experience any performance issues on my good system, unlike others who reported problems.”
- “Horrible performance.”
- “The game flashes a warning that the performance is bad, when all settings are low and it runs on a GTX 980 Ti.”
- “Some people reported performance issues in fullscreen; I haven't run into any of them, to be honest, but then again it could have been patched.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game offers excellent gameplay and a humorous, engaging story that immerses players right from the start. With numerous upgrades and significant achievements that enhance the experience, it provides a solid level of replayability, although some users note it may be limited.
- “Excellent gameplay, funny story, drops you right into the action, plenty of upgrades, important achievements that give you premium points and replayability.”
- “Excellent gameplay, wonderfully campy story, drops you right into the action, plenty of upgrades, and replayability.”
- “Excellent gameplay, wonderfully campy story, drops you right into the action, plenty of upgrades, and replayability.”
- “+ a small amount of replayability”
- “+ a small amount of replayability”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is well-received, with players appreciating its funny story and comedic elements that enhance the overall experience. The blend of humor with engaging gameplay and upgrades contributes to the game's replayability and enjoyment. Overall, players find the humor to be a significant and entertaining aspect of the game.
- “As the title says, it's a tank blitz game with a bunch of upgrades and some humor tossed in.”
- “I like the game, it's so funny.”
- “Excellent gameplay, funny story, drops you right into the action, plenty of upgrades, important achievements that give you premium points and replayability.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of Tankblitz is criticized as a cash grab, with users finding the $8 price tag unjustifiable for a game that resembles a flash game and is plagued by defects. Many reviewers highlight the availability of superior free alternatives on Steam, making the purchase seem even less worthwhile.
- “Tankblitz has the completely unrealistic cash grab price of around $8 USD (eight bucks for a flash game, what the heck). It's not worth it given the defects and shortcomings with the product, especially considering the sheer number of completely free, much higher quality games on Steam.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is noted for its calming and relaxing qualities, providing players with a soothing experience that contributes positively to their overall well-being.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”