World of Tanks

"World of Tanks" is a popular free-to-play, massively multiplayer warfare shooter game set in the mid-20th century, with over 700 authentic tanks from 12 nations. The game offers strategic, fast-paced online action with up to 15 vs 15 players, and features realistic environments, varying terrain, and weather effects. Regular updates provide new content and special events, with enhanced graphics for Xbox One X.

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Reviews

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 433 reviews

graphics22 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and casual arcade experience, making it enjoyable for players who want quick matches.
It features a wide variety of tanks and frequent events, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging.
The absence of artillery and the fast-paced nature of battles are appreciated by many players.

Matchmaking is often unbalanced, leading to frustrating experiences where players face significantly stronger opponents.
The game has a heavy reliance on microtransactions, which can create a pay-to-win environment for players who do not spend money.
Many players report issues with bugs, crashes, and a lack of effective customer support.

graphics
40 mentions
55 % positive mentions
35 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising them as "great" or "very good," especially considering the game's cross-platform nature. However, some users note that the graphics are not as high-quality as the original version, likely due to its mobile origins, and describe them as "meh" or "decent." Overall, while the graphics are generally acceptable and improving, they may not compete with more advanced titles in the genre.
- “Great graphics, tight and close-up fighting and just a whole lot of fun; win or lose.”
- “Its fun, addictive, excellent graphics.”
- “Very good game and graphics.”
- “Graphics are kinda meh, but don't let the graphics stop you from playing.”
- “Controls are floaty, graphics are bad, maps are tiny, tank balance is a complete mess.”
- “Lower level graphics than the original (likely due to being app friendly).”
gameplay
18 mentions
56 % positive mentions
28 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is praised for its smooth mechanics and cross-platform features, offering a fun experience for players familiar with tank characteristics and strategies. However, it faces criticism for balance issues, frequent crashes, and grinding, with some users recommending the original World of Tanks for a more polished experience. Overall, while it has enjoyable elements and a variety of tanks, technical glitches and gameplay imbalances detract from the experience.
- “Great game, love the cross-platform mechanics.”
- “A very interesting game with smooth gameplay and somewhat balanced tanks.”
- “It's a fun game if you understand the mechanics and know the characteristics of each tank and how to maneuver with them.”
- “Crash after 5 min gameplay, again and again.”
- “Also the controls of this game can get all glitchy at certain times during gameplay.”
- “- Mechanics of cover, sidescraping, penetration, camo, spotting, etc. work the same as WOT PC.”
grinding
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, particularly at higher tiers where the costs for research and upgrades escalate significantly. Many feel that the gameplay is unbalanced, leading to a frustrating experience unless they opt to purchase in-game currency to expedite progress. Overall, the grinding is seen as a major drawback, prompting some to recommend alternative versions of the game for a better experience.
- “At tier V, the price and cost of research quickly kicks in and becomes super grindy.”
- “Absolutely unbalanced gameplay and tons of grinding; if you want decent gameplay, go play the actual World of Tanks, the non-Steam one.”
- “Either you spend a lot of time grinding for some particular tanks at certain levels that you're fond of, or you purchase in-game currency and speed up the process.”
stability
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, particularly for PC users, who report frequent crashes and total freezes. Many players have noted a high number of glitches that detract from the overall experience, indicating a need for urgent fixes.
- “But if you are a PC user, get ready for numerous crashes and total freezes.”
- “There are so many glitches that must be fixed.”
- “In my opinion, the game is good, but the number of glitches is concerning.”
story
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its tedious mission structure, which players feel significantly prolongs the process of reequipping characters, making it feel unnecessarily time-consuming. However, completing early missions can yield substantial rewards, such as over 1000 gold, which some players find appealing.
- “Good luck reequipping them - it will only take you ten to fifty years if you don't play the frustrating missions.”
- “If you do play the missions, it will take you 1 to 5 years.”
- “If you finish the first five missions, you get 1000+ gold (that's pretty decent).”
optimization
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is generally acceptable, especially for players who prefer a less time-consuming experience compared to World of Tanks, though its graphics performance does not match that of its predecessor. Users note that improvements are being made with each update, but some question whether these enhancements are genuinely impactful.
- “If you like World of Tanks but don't want to waste a bunch of time progressing or don't have the performance to play WoT, this is for you.”
- “Since it's derived from a mobile platform (you can still play with mobile players), graphics performance can't compete with WoT but it's acceptable and getting better with every update.”
- “Since it's derived from a mobile platform (you can still play with mobile players), graphics performance can't compete with World of Tanks, but it's acceptable and getting better with every update (placebo maybe?).”
- “If you like World of Tanks but don't want to waste a bunch of time progressing or don't have the performance to play World of Tanks, this is for you.”
monetization
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The monetization model includes in-game purchases, but these do not provide significant advantages in matches and are not necessary for player progression or strength.
- “While in-game purchases exist, they don't seriously advantage one player over another in the matches, and they are not required to progress or be strong in matches.”