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Garry Kitchen's Battletank

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Also known as
Battletank

A first-person tank simulator with strategic combat, managing fuel, ammunition, and specific weapon effectiveness against varied threats.

Garry Kitchen's Battletank was released for the NES in 1990 by Absolute Entertainment; it was the original platform and no earlier release exists.


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Released
1990
Perspective
1st-person
Size
64.02 KB
Rating
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About Garry Kitchen's Battletank

Battletank is a first-person tank simulation. The player operates from the driver's seat, tasked with completing specific battlefield objectives such as destroying enemy camps or fuel supplies.

Survival is challenging, as the tank can only withstand six direct hits. The simulation requires managing several systems, including remaining fuel, ammunition, and the turret's firing angle. Strategic movement is crucial, as the limited first-person view can obscure threats like minefields or enemy groups.

Combat involves tactical weapon selection, with four different guns effective against specific targets. Enemy forces, including helicopters and other tanks, are mobile and can attack from off-screen, complicating engagements. Careful control is needed to avoid overdriving the tank directly into hazards.

Garry Kitchen's Battletank Screenshots

5 images
Title screen
The first mission
Getting started.
Your radar
Shooting at an enemy tank.