Tanki Online

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Tanki Online is a multiplayer shooter game. It was developed by Alternativa Game Ltd. and was released on March 2, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

Tanki Online is a free-to-play, browser-based MMO tank battle game. Customize your tank with various weapons and equipment, engage in real-time PvP combat in multiple game modes, and level up to unlock new items and features. Join forces with other players to form clans, participate in tournaments, and dominate the battlefield.

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,227 reviews

gameplay13 positive mentions

graphics10 negative mentions

Nostalgic gameplay that brings back fond memories for many players.
Engaging tank customization and a variety of game modes keep the experience fresh.
Simple mechanics make it accessible for new players while still offering depth for veterans.

Heavily pay-to-win structure that creates an imbalance between paying and non-paying players.
Frequent technical issues, including crashes and lag, detract from the overall experience.
Recent updates have introduced unwanted changes, leading to a decline in player satisfaction and community engagement.

gameplay
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Tanki Online is characterized by its simple mechanics and strategic team play, which many find addictive and engaging. However, the introduction of pay-to-win elements and frequent updates that have altered core mechanics have led to significant frustration among long-time players, diminishing the overall experience. While some appreciate the nostalgic aspects and the game's accessibility, the current state is often criticized for being unbalanced and less enjoyable compared to its earlier iterations.
- “Simple mechanics combined with strategic team play make for addictive fun.”
- “With its engaging gameplay, vibrant graphics, and a strong community, Tanki Online offers a unique blend of action and strategy that appeals to both casual and competitive gamers.”
- “The various maps are well-designed, each featuring unique layouts and obstacles that add to the strategic component of gameplay.”
- “Oh tanki my baby boy, you were so legendary in the old days (2012-2018). Now you're just a sad pay-to-win game that has changed every aspect of gameplay. It no longer is the tanki I remember, now with so many augments, drones, and protection. The longer this game stays alive, the more they destroy it. Not to mention there is no longer a server browser, and you cannot make your own lobbies anymore. They completely killed the parkour community. I cannot stand this game anymore; they changed all models of tanks to one model, with no difference in M1, M2, M3. Yes, they got rid of that too. Now there are 7 upgrade stages (MK1-7). Everything that was fun about this game has turned into a cash grab. I cannot spend another minute playing this trash bin of a game.”
- “While this pay-to-win aspect may undeniably benefit the developers financially, it unfortunately leads to a discouraging gameplay experience for beginners, often causing immense frustration.”
- “Updates in recent years have changed the game so much that the gameplay does not feel the same anymore.”
graphics
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players criticizing them as outdated and reminiscent of early 2000s titles, often describing them as "garbage" or "ancient." However, some appreciate the vibrant, cartoonish art style and find it suitable for the game's casual gameplay, noting that it runs well on low-end systems. Overall, while the graphics may not impress, the engaging gameplay and community support are highlighted as redeeming factors.
- “The colorful and cartoon-like models combined with a neo-futuristic art style create a visually distinct experience.”
- “With its engaging gameplay, vibrant graphics, and a strong community, Tanki Online offers a unique blend of action and strategy that appeals to both casual and competitive gamers.”
- “The game’s vibrant graphics and colorful environments enhance the overall experience.”
- “This game is honestly lacking graphics; I've seen games in unblocked games with better graphics.”
- “The graphics are pretty garbage.”
- “The down part is the graphics.”
grinding
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively time-consuming and often frustrating, with many players feeling that it requires an unrealistic commitment to achieve meaningful progress. While some find satisfaction in the grind and enjoy playing with friends, the increasing pay-to-win elements and unbalanced gameplay have led to a decline in enjoyment, particularly for new players who struggle against those who have paid for advantages. Overall, the consensus is that unless players are willing to invest significant time or money, they may find the grinding experience to be tedious and unfulfilling.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding is atrociously difficult, even more so than War Thunder, and that's saying something.”
- “Grinding takes really long, and it's almost impossible to get a proper tank unless you buy it on sale.”
- “Turns out you can skip a 1,000+ hours of grinding and outright buy end-game tier tanks and weapons with 2.5x the stats of non-paying players, and since the game has no tiered combat, it's just a slaughter for newbies.”
story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and immersion, with many players noting that it feels non-existent or minimal. While some appreciate the gameplay and mission structure, the absence of a compelling narrative detracts from the overall experience, leading to a sense of grinding rather than engaging storytelling. Overall, players express a desire for more meaningful content and backstory to enhance their connection to the game.
- “This game is good; I've been playing for 5 years and I recommend it. If you watch the story of this game, you will see how much it has improved in all ways.”
- “Very cool game, try it, you won't regret it. You may get bored in the first levels, but when you're at a high level, it's a whole new story.”
- “Cool game, many different maps and modes; you can complete interesting missions. I recommend it.”
- “However, it lacks depth in story and customization, making it less immersive.”
- “There is no backstory or anything, just a lot of grinding to achieve a rank which you could get back in 2013 simply by spending money in-game.”
- “☑ no story”
monetization
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many players labeling it a "cash grab" due to excessive microtransactions and a pay-to-win model that detracts from the overall experience. Users express frustration over the game's transformation from a beloved title into one heavily reliant on monetization, leading to a decline in gameplay quality and community engagement. Overall, the consensus is that the current monetization practices have severely impacted the game's enjoyment and accessibility.
- “Could do without the microtransactions, but a company needs to make money when free to play.”
- “Tanki X managed to solve that problem; the power-ups weren't restricted to pay-to-win or microtransactions, but rather as abilities with cooldowns that can be upgraded.”
- “A lot of microtransactions, but the game's free. What did you expect?”
- “This now is a money cash grab game. I don't recommend anyone to play it right now. I recommend waiting for Tanki Classic and seeing if it's the same. If it is, then I don't recommend spending money on it at all or playing into it.”
- “It used to be a fun game back when I played this daily when I was like 12 (so basically over 10 years ago), but since then the game has been monetized so much it's basically become a dodge microtransactions simulator.”
- “Now the game is ruined by microtransactions and essentially turned into a pay-to-win game.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has been widely criticized, particularly on the Steam platform, where users report frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues such as unresponsive controls, unloaded textures, and game crashes, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. Overall, the game's stability issues have prompted some users to consider uninstalling it altogether.
- “The Steam app is also kind of buggy for some reason compared to the browser.”
- “So many glitches, like the screen not loading while you can hear the gameplay.”
- “As for the gameplay, the Steam version specifically for some reason has a lot of bugs and glitches, such as the game just straight up crashing for seemingly no reason, unloaded textures, camera stopping to respond, etc.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it silly and entertaining, particularly in moments involving quirky elements like gold boxes. However, some users express disappointment over changes that have diminished the game's comedic appeal, suggesting that it was once funnier than it is now. Overall, while many enjoy the humor, there are mixed feelings about its consistency and quality.
- “Here's the funny part: wanna know how long that lasted?”
- “The game is funny, especially when there is a gold box xd.”
- “It's a very silly and very funny game :D.”
- “The game can still be funny, but it's unfunny when players have a stack of power-ups at all times.”
- “The humor often falls flat, relying too heavily on clichés and predictable jokes.”
- “While there are moments of humor, they are overshadowed by awkward timing and forced gags.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized, particularly in its transition from a Flash-based version, with users noting poor performance on low-end systems and a pay-to-win model that exacerbates balance issues. While some players find the Steam version better optimized, overall feedback indicates a strong desire for updates to improve performance and balance.
- “That being said, the only reason I would want to log onto that account from Steam is because Steam has much better optimization than any other source that hosts this game.”
- “This game was much more optimized when it was Flash-based.”
- “Greedy devs made it pay-to-win, poorly optimized and unbalanced. New accounts will struggle to rank up without purchasing something expensive.”
- “Good game, but it needs a new update to improve optimization; the game is poorly optimized.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some users expressing dissatisfaction with the soundtrack, describing it as unappealing and reminiscent of bad music. Overall, it seems to detract from the gaming experience rather than enhance it.
- “The more they change the system, it's like you're listening to bad music that you just never want to hear again.”
- “The graphics suck, the soundtrack sucks, and there are ads everywhere.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game, despite its legendary history, is perceived as lacking or diminished, failing to capture the essence that fans may have expected.