Total Tank Simulator

Total Tank Simulator could’ve been something great, but because it lacks the depth of strategy games and the charm of parody battle simulators, it offers little more than whatever enjoyment can be found in sending fifty Soviet war bears into battle against a hoard of German conscripts.

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Total Tank Simulator is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Noobz from Poland and was released on May 20, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"Total Tank Simulator" is a game that allows you to play as a commander, deciding army configuration and tactical deployment on the battlefield. You can also take control of individual units, from tanks to planes to snipers. The game's latest update includes Japan as a playable faction, with new units, maps, and campaign missions. Every battle is unique, offering a variety of units and projects to choose from.

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story16 positive mentions

optimization87 negative mentions

The game offers a fun mix of strategy and action, allowing players to control individual units while also managing larger battles.
There is a wide variety of units and factions, providing a rich experience for players who enjoy historical warfare.
The sandbox mode is highly enjoyable, allowing for creative battles and scenarios.

The game suffers from significant performance issues, often crashing or lagging even on high-end PCs.
The AI is poorly designed, leading to frustrating gameplay where units behave erratically and fail to follow commands effectively.
The campaign can be overly punishing, with a lack of options to retry missions and a confusing save system.

optimization
239 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
51%
36%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many players reporting severe performance issues, including low frame rates and stuttering, even on high-end PCs. Despite some updates aimed at improving performance, the consensus is that the game remains poorly optimized, making it difficult to enjoy the gameplay experience. Players recommend waiting for significant optimization improvements before purchasing.
- “While not aiming for hyper-realistic graphics, the art style strikes a good balance between detail and performance, ensuring smooth gameplay even during large-scale clashes.”
- “I really love this concept, but they really need to do some optimization.”
- “The game itself is fun and enjoyable but needs further optimization.”
- “Despite having a pretty solid PC, the game runs at such low frames and is so poorly optimized it's impossible to play.”
- “The game is very poorly optimized to the point where you have 20 fps in battles. On top of that, the game has a very dumb AI, you can't give orders after you start a battle, and in general, all related to units is very broken here from what I've seen.”
- “This has to be one of the most poorly optimized games I've ever played, and it ruined the entire experience for me.”
story
184 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
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The game's story mode features multiple campaigns set during World War II, offering a variety of missions that can be both engaging and challenging. However, many players find the difficulty spikes and lack of mission retries frustrating, often leading to a sense of imbalance and discouragement. Additionally, technical issues such as crashes and long loading times detract from the overall experience, leaving some players to prefer sandbox mode over the campaign.
- “The game features a robust single-player campaign that spans multiple theaters of World War II, offering players a variety of missions that test different aspects of command.”
- “From fierce tank battles on the eastern front to amphibious assaults in the Pacific, each mission introduces unique objectives and challenges that require careful planning and adaptation.”
- “The game's story mode is actually impossible since they have Act 2 units and factories making it impossible to win, making the only possible game modes to play Shadow or Sandbox.”
- “The campaign makes you redo every mission if you fail too many times, and you can't even restart in the battle.”
- “It's kinda dumb to have to re-run several levels of the campaign if you fail a mission.”
graphics
154 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant performance issues, including lag and crashes, even on lower settings. While some appreciate the simplistic and stylized visuals that align with the game's theme, others criticize the lack of optimization and the inability to achieve smooth gameplay despite decent hardware. Overall, the graphics are seen as adequate for the game's style, but the technical performance detracts from the experience.
- “While not aiming for hyper-realistic graphics, the art style strikes a good balance between detail and performance, ensuring smooth gameplay even during large-scale clashes.”
- “The graphics style was good for the type of game it was trying to be.”
- “This is a very fun game with amazing graphics and a very unique campaign, I recommend this game to everyone!”
- “Game makes for a great slideshow even with a pretty decent graphics card.”
- “Terribly optimized, graphic settings don't seem to change much in performance, crashes after a few battles, and the developer doesn't seem to care enough to fix these issues.”
- “So sad that the game I've been waiting for for so long has become so unoptimized :( even in potato graphic settings I couldn't play the game without a slideshow.”
gameplay
135 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
58%
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Total Tank Simulator offers a dynamic blend of tactical warfare and accessible gameplay, allowing players to assemble and deploy various military units in large-scale battles. While the core mechanics can be engaging and fun, many users report significant issues with optimization, bugs, and a steep learning curve that can detract from the overall experience. Despite its potential, the gameplay is often described as clunky and repetitive, with some players expressing frustration over technical problems and a lack of depth in certain mechanics.
- “Total Tank Simulator is a dynamic and innovative entry in the strategy genre that successfully blends large-scale tactical warfare with accessible, physics-driven gameplay.”
- “At its core, the gameplay revolves around assembling and deploying squads of tanks, infantry, artillery, and air support to outmaneuver and outgun enemy forces.”
- “The gameplay is nice and casual like Tabs, the campaign is somewhat challenging - and even though I hesitate to use the word 'realism' - it is fun to be briefed by derpier versions of WWII generals as you go into a mission, sporting actual tanks and weapons with their appropriate designations, in campaigns that are roughly historically accurate.”
- “Because of weird gameplay, and lack of some basic elements in my point of view.”
- “The unit creator was very barebones, and the gameplay itself is horrid.”
- “The devs never give any attention to this game, the game is a buggy mess, the devs really made a good base for the game but never finished it, it feels like, the game has many flaws, not just gameplay flaws of which there are numerous, but also many performance issues.”
stability
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
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The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. Many users describe it as feeling unfinished and unpolished, often leading to frustrating experiences such as freezing during loading screens and broken mechanics. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these issues, the consensus is that it requires substantial fixes and optimization before it can be recommended.
- “It's what I did, and the game runs great.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any major issues.”
- “I haven't encountered any bugs, and the performance is solid.”
- “The game simply is too buggy and does not run; it is fun while it works, but it basically never runs.”
- “The game seems fun but is unfinished and extremely buggy.”
- “The devs never give any attention to this game; it is a buggy mess. They made a good base for the game but never finished it, leaving it with many flaws and performance issues.”
humor
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as quirky and entertaining, with many players appreciating its goofy and random nature, particularly in the context of its tank battles and absurd scenarios. While some reviewers note that it lacks the comedic depth of other titles like "Tabs," the overall consensus is that the game provides a hilariously chaotic experience, filled with amusing details and satisfying sounds. Despite some criticisms regarding bugs and balance, the lighthearted approach and humorous elements contribute to a fun and enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “Hilariously good time and great strategy game.”
- “The maps and units affect tactics, the factions are reasonably balanced, and the special weapons are both funny and silly - a must for a game like this!”
- “In general, it's funny, fun, and enjoyable; isn't that what a good game is?”
replayability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely praised for its high replayability, thanks to its sandbox mode, diverse units, and multiple campaigns that encourage creativity and experimentation. While some users note AI inconsistencies and a desire for additional content, the overall experience remains engaging and rewarding, making it a favorite among players seeking varied gameplay. Many reviewers highlight the game's potential for endless replay value, especially with future updates and expansions.
- “This mode fosters creativity and experimentation, making each battle a fresh experience with endless replayability.”
- “Sandbox mode offers infinite replayability and the game is continually developed; this is one of my favorite games I have played all year!”
- “Overall, this game is incredibly solid and replayable.”
- “It really sucks because the AI is less than good, and it would give the game tons more replayability.”
- “I very much look forward to possible Japanese or Italian forces, and the game would definitely benefit from some kind of replayability (like a CPU that can place forces to fight) or multiplayer because right now there appears to be a limited amount of concrete content.”
- “So the game is really promising and there are lots of units and details to choose from; it has a lot of replayability value, and I recommend it for people who like historical games.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
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The reviews overwhelmingly indicate that grinding in the game is excessive, with many players feeling it requires an unrealistic time commitment, often humorously suggesting that one would need a "second life" to manage it. While a few users noted that grinding is manageable or even decent, the general consensus leans towards it being a tedious and time-consuming aspect of gameplay.
- “No grinding needed”
- “Decent grinding”
- “A lot of grinding”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “My favorite part was spawning squads of soldiers, and now you have to tediously place them one by one.”
- “Your lifetime of grinding.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and limited, often citing the lack of variety in tracks as a significant drawback. While some appreciate the thematic fit and quality of the recordings, others suggest that the game would benefit from a broader selection of music and sound effects. Overall, the consensus leans towards the music being a weak point that detracts from the overall experience.
- “Music fits the theme of the game and the tracks are well recorded.”
- “Loading screens will continue forever on repeat with music and animation if you tab away.”
- “Music is repetitive, the interface is clunky, and the game itself feels generally unfinished.”
- “Annoying music.”
- “This game would be more enjoyable with a variety of sounds (instead of all tanks sharing the same three) and more music tracks than two that play on repeat.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users feeling that essential features have been stripped away to push for additional purchases. Many reviewers express disappointment, suggesting that the game feels less complete than its demos, leading to speculation about the developers' intentions to quickly monetize before moving on to other projects.
- “Absolute cash grab... where do I begin?”
- “It's a cash grab.”
- “They stripped it down to its bare essentials, which made it worse than the demo, and I wonder if this was an attempt at a quick cash grab so the devs can move on to other games.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is praised for its unique aesthetic that complements the gameplay, creating an engaging experience that justifies minor performance issues. Overall, it significantly enhances the game's appeal.
- “It fits into the gameplay and atmosphere of the game, and grants the game its unique look.”
- “Overall, the atmosphere and gameplay is well worth a few lost frames.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the emotional impact of the game to be profoundly intense, describing it as both devastating and deeply affecting.
- “This is literally and emotionally devastating to me.”

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Total Tank Simulator is a strategy game.

Total Tank Simulator is available on PC, Windows, Cloud and NVIDIA GeForce NOW.

On average players spend around 7 hours playing Total Tank Simulator.

Total Tank Simulator was released on May 20, 2020.

Total Tank Simulator was developed by Noobz from Poland.

Total Tank Simulator has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

Total Tank Simulator is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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