Tanks: The Crusades

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Tanks: The Crusades is a single player and multiplayer casual shooter game. It was developed by aehmttw and was released on June 24, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

A top-down shooter with tanks that have various assorted abilities, with support for multiplayer and a level editor.

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,004 reviews

gameplay28 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of Wii Play Tanks, enhanced with new features and customization options.
It's free to play and includes a level editor, allowing for unlimited creativity and replayability.
The multiplayer aspect is fun, making it a great game to enjoy with friends.

The game can be frustratingly difficult, especially in certain campaigns, which may deter casual players.
There are occasional bugs and lag issues in multiplayer, affecting the overall experience.
Some players find the gameplay repetitive after extended playtime, leading to boredom.

gameplay
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
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The gameplay of 'Tanks: The Crusades' is praised for its strategic depth, immersive mechanics, and stunning visuals, making it a standout in tank simulation games. While many players find the gameplay fun and satisfying, some note its difficulty, particularly due to the one-hit death mechanic, which can lead to frustration. Overall, the game offers a rich experience with a variety of tanks, weapons, and a level editor, though opinions vary on its long-term engagement.
- “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.”
- “6/10 cute game but gameplay gets very boring very quickly”
- “The gameplay was a bit boring”
- “The general gameplay loop has you play through a collection, or 'crusade' of levels with a limited number of lives.”
graphics
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
34%
8%
The graphics of "Tanks: The Crusades" are widely praised for their stunning visuals and artistic design, with many reviewers highlighting the game's beautiful production quality. While some players note that the graphics can be simplistic or blocky, especially the 3D ground effects, the overall aesthetic is considered impressive, particularly for a game developed by a single person. The game offers extensive graphic settings, allowing players to customize their experience, making it accessible even for those with lower-end hardware.
- “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.”
- “Awesome graphics and gameplay, unique aesthetic, and lots of fun in multiplayer!”
- “Best graphics and story mode game on Steam right now and forever #betterthanthelastofuspart2”
- “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 for the graphic settings.”
- “With plenty of different interface, sound, and graphics options, 3 different challenging campaigns, and a multitude of various enemies and obstacles to explore and create your own courses with, there's plenty to do that I guarantee gamers of any skillset will enjoy for hours.”
music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
37%
27%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its beauty and emotional impact, while others find it either obnoxious or mismatched with the gameplay. Despite the varied opinions, many agree that the soundtrack is underrated and enhances the overall experience, though a few opted to turn it off entirely. Overall, the music is seen as a highlight for some, while others feel it detracts from the game.
- “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.”
- “The music can be a bit obnoxious at times, but other than that I have no complaints.”
- “Music isn't great though.”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
56%
22%
The reviews present a mixed perspective on the game's story, with some players noting a lack of narrative depth, while others appreciate its lore accuracy and engaging elements like item shops. Overall, the game is described as having an "epic story" by some, contrasting sharply with those who feel it lacks a meaningful storyline.
- “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.”
- “Like playing 'Candy Crush' for the story.”
- “No story.”
humor
14 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, which enhance the overall fun, despite some challenges in gameplay mechanics. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with engaging level customization and AI difficulty.
- “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 reminds me of Wii Play Tanks.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The game's optimization is mixed; while some users report it runs well on low-end hardware, allowing for multiple applications to be open simultaneously, others experience significant performance issues, indicating that optimization may not be consistent across all setups.
- “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.”
- “Wii tanks but poorly optimized”
- “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 like 3 fps in-game.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's exceptional replayability, noting that it offers infinite replay value, particularly in its multiplayer mode. This aspect significantly enhances the overall gaming experience, encouraging players to return repeatedly.
- “The game is infinitely replayable, especially in multiplayer mode.”
- “I love how the game offers endless replayability, making each session feel fresh and exciting.”
- “The multiplayer aspect adds to the replayability, allowing for countless unique experiences.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is enjoyable and fun, but players have reported numerous glitches that can significantly disrupt gameplay and even break the game entirely.
- “This game is so fun, I enjoy it a lot, but there are many glitches that can completely break the game.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players consistently express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, often likening it to needing a second life to manage the demands.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game appears to be underdeveloped, as users focus more on desired gameplay features like spikes and conveyor belts rather than expressing any emotional engagement or connection to the game's narrative or characters. This suggests a lack of depth in the emotional experience provided by the game.