Battletank is amazing tank simulator for the NES, which came out in 1990. The game is innovative and interesting for its time.
Progression in the NES era with Battletank
The game is quite advanced for its time. The game is played in the first person perspective from the driver's seat of the tank. A wide field stretches out in front of you. The learning curve is relatively flat with only two buttons. You play in a 3D area with 2D graphics. As you do this, you move the tank and the ground beneath you begins to move. When turning, the tank profile follows accordingly.
Traveling in all directions
You can drive in all 4 cardinal directions, with a full 360 degree circle. The game gives you the complete illusion that you are moving through a 3D world. The instruments on the panel also change. This applies to fuel, for example. If you drive faster, he goes down faster. If you drive slower, you use less. At the top of your screen you have other instruments for measuring your target distance, as well as your health bar. You have ammo to worry about. There's also a radar and various stats to worry about.
Against the enemy
If you move towards the enemy, he will start shooting at you. The tank will move past you and dodge when you attack it. He doesn't make it easy for you. As he slips out of sight, watch him on the radar and track him until you glimpse him on the horizon. You have to take care of everything including ammo, fuel, speed, angle, aiming, health and distance, and you also have to worry about your weapons overheating.
The enemies in Battletank
Your opponents include not only tanks, but also helicopters. Even homing missiles make life difficult for you. If that's not enough for you, you'll also get bosses. The game doesn't give you more than that. Troops are not represented here.
The music
There is only one title in the game, but that one song is catchy. It's a song that goes with the game.
The buildings
Various buildings are on your board. In addition to the additional threat of minefields, you are tasked with destroying power plants and fuel dumps. There's also a friendly supply depot where you can stock up on fuel and ammo. Your objectives include tank hangars, a refinery, train depots and even a nuclear power plant stand in the way of your victory.
Conclusion on Battletank
Battletank features amazing strategic elements such as overheating, ammo and fuel while captivating your attention with many over-the-top battles and boss fights. In the NES space, it's a very good game. Anyone who likes tank simulations can take a look.
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