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 531 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game is a fantastic free alternative to Wii Play Tanks, offering extensive customization options and multiplayer capabilities.
Players appreciate the nostalgic feel of the game, with many noting its fun gameplay and the ability to create custom levels and tanks.
The game is praised for its engaging mechanics, variety of enemy tanks, and the overall enjoyment it brings, especially when played with friends.

Some players experience issues with lag and connectivity in multiplayer mode, which can detract from the overall experience.
The graphics and design are considered simplistic and may not appeal to everyone, with some reviewers describing them as 'lazy' or 'bare bones'.
Certain levels can be frustratingly difficult, with bugs and design oversights leading to unfair gameplay experiences.

gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising its strategic depth, immersive mechanics, and nostalgic ties to classic tank games, while others criticize its pacing and difficulty, noting that players can die quickly. Many players appreciate the variety of tanks, weapons, and level design options, highlighting the fun and satisfying nature of the gameplay loop, though some find it can become repetitive. Overall, the game is recognized for its solid mechanics and visuals, making it enjoyable for both casual and dedicated players.
- “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.”
- “It's too similar to the concept of Wii Tanks, which is why I tried it out, but the Unity engine is very slow and weirdly paced, and the graphics and gameplay speed are really strange.”
- “The gameplay gets very boring very quickly.”
- “The gameplay was a bit boring.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Tanks: The Crusades" receive mixed reviews, with some praising its stunning visuals and artistic design, while others criticize its simplistic and blocky aesthetic. Despite the varied opinions, many players appreciate the game's graphical options and overall quality, especially considering it is a free title developed by a single person. Overall, the game is noted for its impressive graphics relative to its gameplay depth and strategic elements.
- “The graphics and design are also surprisingly good.”
- “Amazing graphics.”
- “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.”
- “This game features very lackluster minimalist 'art' for graphics instead of anything remotely contemporary.”
- “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.”
- “Its too similar to a concept of Wii tanks, which is why I tried it out, but the Unity engine is very slow and weirdly paced, and the graphics and gameplay speed are really weird.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its beauty and emotional impact, while others find it either underwhelming or not fitting for the gameplay. While a few users appreciate the soundtrack as underrated, others describe it as obnoxious or inferior to other titles. Overall, the music contributes positively to the experience for some, but fails to resonate with others.
- “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
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The reviews present a mixed perspective on the game's story, with some users noting a lack of narrative depth, while others praise it for being lore-accurate and engaging. Additionally, the game is highlighted for its graphics and gameplay elements that enhance the experience, suggesting that the story may not be the primary focus for all players.
- “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
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players finding the comedic elements, such as funny weapons and amusing gameplay mechanics, to be a highlight. Many reviews liken it to a lighthearted experience reminiscent of classic games, contributing to an overall enjoyable and entertaining atmosphere.
- “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.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's unlimited replayability, emphasizing its infinite multiplayer options that encourage repeated play.
- “Unlimited replayability.”
- “Infinitely replayable in multiplayer.”
- “Replayability is a key feature.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally well-optimized, as evidenced by its ability to run smoothly on low-end hardware, even with multiple applications open. However, some users have reported issues with specific elements, such as the performance of Wii tanks, indicating that optimization may vary across different game components.
- “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.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort 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.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is not directly addressed in the provided text, as it focuses more on desired gameplay features rather than emotional experiences or responses.