Tanks: The Crusades

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"Tanks: The Crusades" is a top-down 2D shooter game where you control a tank and aim to destroy enemy tanks within various levels. With a focus on freedom, the game offers a level editor for creating custom levels and includes multiple enemy tank types. The game is inspired by the Tanks mini-game from Wii Play and includes a variety of tanks and blocks in its levels.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 502 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of Wii Play Tanks, enhanced with new features like multiplayer and a level editor.
It's free to play and provides unlimited levels, customization options, and various campaigns, making it a great value.
The gameplay is fun and engaging, with a good balance of challenge and creativity, especially in the level editor.

Multiplayer can be laggy and difficult to set up, leading to frustrating experiences.
Some levels are poorly designed, making them overly difficult or unbalanced, which can detract from the enjoyment.
The game can become repetitive after extended play, with some players feeling it lacks depth beyond the initial novelty.

gameplay
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of 'Tanks: The Crusades' is praised for its strategic depth, immersive mechanics, and historical accuracy, offering a satisfying experience for players. While many appreciate the fun and engaging gameplay loop, some find it challenging due to the high difficulty level, with players often dying in one hit. Overall, the game combines good visuals, audio, and a variety of mechanics, making it a standout in tank simulation games.
- “As an avid player deeply entrenched in the virtual battlefields of 'Tanks: The Crusades', I can confidently declare it to be a masterwork of strategic warfare and immersive gameplay that stands as a testament to the golden age of tank simulations.”
- “With its stunning visuals, deep gameplay mechanics, and unwavering commitment to historical accuracy, it stands as a shining example of what can be achieved when passion and craftsmanship collide.”
- “The gameplay is incredibly fun and satisfying, just like Wii Play Tanks, the game this game was based on.”
- “The general gameplay loop has you play through a collection, or 'crusade' of levels with a limited number of lives.”
- “6/10 cute game but gameplay gets very boring very quickly.”
- “The gameplay was a bit boring.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
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The graphics of "Tanks: The Crusades" are widely praised for their stunning visuals and artistic design, contributing to an immersive gameplay experience. While some players note that the graphics may not appeal to everyone, especially with certain simplistic elements, the overall presentation is considered impressive, especially for a game developed by a single person. Many reviews highlight the combination of great graphics with engaging gameplay, making it a standout title in its genre.
- “With its stunning visuals, deep gameplay mechanics, and unwavering commitment to historical accuracy, it stands as a shining example of what can be achieved when passion and craftsmanship collide.”
- “Tanks: the crusades has good graphics, and the music is great, but in online mode, you literally have to wait 5 seconds after two players ready up each round.”
- “Awesome graphics and gameplay, unique aesthetic, and lots of fun in multiplayer!”
- “The graphics are quite simplistic and blocky yet looked nice; the 3D ground texture is a bit distracting, but thankfully you can toggle it off.”
- “In fact, you have so many options to the graphic settings.”
- “But 'Tanks: The Crusades' is more than just a showcase of graphical prowess; it's a masterclass in strategic depth and tactical nuance.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
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27%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its beauty and emotional impact, while others find it either mismatched with the gameplay or occasionally obnoxious. Overall, it is described as underrated and enjoyable by many, contributing positively to the gaming experience despite some criticisms.
- “The music sounds so beautiful that I put it in a playlist that I listen to whenever I feel upset, just so that I can be reminded of this masterpiece of a game.”
- “Underrated soundtrack”
- “Cool graphics, wonderful gameplay, great soundtracks.”
- “The music doesn't fit the game, and I turned it off.”
- “Music isn't great, though.”
- “The music can be a bit obnoxious at times, but other than that I have no complaints.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The game's story aspect is polarizing, with some players praising it for being lore-accurate and engaging, while others criticize it for lacking a meaningful narrative, likening it to games with minimal storytelling. Overall, it appears to cater to a range of preferences, from those seeking a rich story experience to those who prioritize gameplay mechanics over narrative depth.
- “A lore accurate story line”
- “Best graphics and story mode game on Steam right now and forever #betterthanthelastofuspart2”
- “Epic story”
- “This game has no story.”
- “There's even a shop where you can buy new items to help you along your quest, such as fire bullets, huge landmines, and shields that let you take an extra hit.”
- “Like playing 'Candy Crush' for the story.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing weapons and lighthearted gameplay, reminiscent of classic titles like Wii Play Tanks. Players appreciate the comedic elements woven into the tank battles, contributing to an overall fun experience despite the challenge of limited player lives.
- “There are a lot of ways to make your own levels, the AI is alright (has good incrementing difficulty so far), good setting customization, and funny weapons you can use in battle.”
- “Otherwise, very fun game but I keep dying because the player only gets 1 hit without shield items [yes, this game does have funny items].”
- “Funny tank game.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally well-optimized, as evidenced by users being able to run it smoothly on low-end hardware, even with multiple applications open. However, some specific instances, like the "Wii tanks" mode, are noted to have poor optimization, leading to performance issues.
- “It's very optimized: my low-end laptop from 2014 can run the game with 300 tanks, Firefox, and Discord open in the background while still getting around 3 FPS in-game.”
- “The game's optimization is impressive; I can play smoothly even with multiple applications running.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized this game is; it runs seamlessly on my older hardware.”
- “It's very poorly optimized: my low-end laptop from 2014 can run the game with 300 tanks, Firefox, and Discord open in the background while still getting only 3 FPS in-game.”
- “Wii tanks but poorly optimized.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users highlight the game's high replayability, particularly in its multiplayer mode, which offers endless opportunities for engagement and enjoyment.
- “The game is infinitely replayable, especially in multiplayer mode.”
- “Every playthrough feels fresh and exciting, making it a joy to dive back in.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back. The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying feel pointless.”
- “The game offers a linear experience with no real variations in outcomes, which severely limits its replayability.”
- “After finishing the main story, I found that there were no new challenges or content to explore, making it hard to justify a second playthrough.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While players find the game enjoyable and fun, they report numerous glitches that can significantly disrupt gameplay and lead to instability.
- “This game is so fun, I enjoy it a lot, but there are many glitches that can completely break the game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is not directly addressed in the provided text, as it focuses more on gameplay features rather than emotional experiences or responses.