Underplayed Gems

Tanks: 1985 (2025)

Tanks: 1985 cover
Developer
CODEHUB
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, Strategy
Rating
4.2 of 5, 32 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 27 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A straightforward arcade-style tank shooter that updates the retro experience with modern multiplayer and co-op, delivering short bursts of action.

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What players say

Players are split: many enjoy the nostalgia of a Battle City clone, but others warn of broken enemy AI that gets stuck on walls, microtransactions for the map editor, and assets that appear to be stolen from Namco. Early versions also lacked an in-game exit button.

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