Pocket Tanks Online Game
| Pocket Tanks | |
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The 'Roman Candle', one of the 15 weapons in the Meteor expansion pack. | |
| Developer(s) | Blitwise Productions |
| Publisher(s) | Blitwise Productions |
| Producer(s) | Michael P. Welch |
| Designer(s) | Michael P. Welch |
| Composer(s) | DNA-groove (Eliran Ben Ishai) |
| Platform(s) | Windows Mac OS X iOS Android Windows Phone |
| Release | 2001 |
| Genre(s) | Artillery |
| Mode(s) | Competitive Players: 1–2 |
Pocket Tanks is a 1–2 player computer game by Michael P. Ty the tasmanian tiger - switch. Welch from Blitwise Productions. Adapted from Michael Welch's earlier Amiga game Scorched Tanks, Pocket Tanks features modified physics, hundreds of weapons ranging from simple explosive shells to homing missiles, and the ability to move the tank. Originally released for Windows and Mac OS X, it was later released also for iOS, Android, and Windows Phone.
Pocket Tanks is the fast-paced artillery game that is simple to learn, and fun to master. The perfect quick game for friends and family, you'll find yourself hooked for hours of play! Bury your opponent in a mound of dirt, or assail him with a barrage of bullets. Visit the Weapon Shop before battle to arm yourself for the struggle, or try the Target Practice mode to learn all the weapons.
Gameplay[edit]
The point of Pocket Tanks, often abbreviated as PTanks or simply as PTPrince of wine. , is to use various weapons to attack the other player's tank. Each hit scores a certain number of points, which varies based on the weapon and proximity. At the end of 10 volleys, the player with the highest points wins.
The game features a fully destructible environment, which allows player to put themselves on pedestals, in tunnels, or bunkers, allowing for the probability of strategic play. Pocket Tanks supports weapon expansion packs, players can have up to 320 different weapons in total. Network play was made available in the v1.3 release.
Expansion packs[edit]
There are 'weapon packs' available which give the player more weapon choices during gameplay. However, these expansion packs are only available to those who own Pocket Tanks Deluxe. For the PC version, there are 30 Expansion Packs available to download on the web page. All packs that include 5 weapons are free, while those with 15 have to be purchased (mobile versions only). There are 320 weapons in total, including 30 from the original game and 290 from the Deluxe Version.
Development history[edit]
Michael P. Welch from Blitwise Productions created Amiga games before he started developing PC games such as Super DX-Ball and Neon Wars. Welch developed Pocket Tanks as remake/sequel of the Amiga game Scorched Tanks and extended the game-play with modified physics, dozens of new weapons, and the ability to move the tank. The game's soundtrack was created by Eliran Ben Ishai as Impulse TrackerModule file.[1] The first version of Pocket Tanks was released in 2001.
Version 1.3 was released in November 2007. It contains bug fixes, LAN and IP support.
A Collector's Edition of Pocket Tanks was released on November 16, 2007. It contains the first 14 expansion packs and the Deluxe version of Pocket Tanks. The CD and case comes with special art, and it is cheaper to buy the expansion packs through the Collector's Edition, but other than that there are no differences between the Deluxe and Collector's Edition.
Version 1.6 is currently the most recent desktop release and it includes more expansion packs to obtain. This version is available for MacOS and the Windows Desktop.
On October 26, 2001 the first version of pocket tanks was released after a beta. This version continued to be updated, adding features like network support and more weapons.
On June 1, 2008 pocket tanks became available for MacOS. (OS X)
On April 15, 2009 pocket tanks was released on iPhone. This version included a new touch interface and 35 weapons to enjoy for free. The iOS version continues to be updated along with other mobile versions that were released later.
On December 7, 2012, Pocket Tanks became available on the Android operating system.[2]
On January 9, 2013, Blitwise announced the availability of Pocket Tanks on the Windows Store. Users with desktops, laptops, and tablets running Windows 8 or Windows RT can now download the game from the Windows Store.[3]
On March 7, 2013, Blitwise announced the availability of 'Pocket Tanks' on the Amazon AppStore.[4]
Version 2.1 added support for the latest weapon packs and fixes bugs that prevented from being playable on the Surface Pro.[5]
Version 2.3 'Brings online functions from a third party Backend as a Service supported framework to a BlitWise maintained AWS hosted server infrastructure.' [6]
Version 2.3.1 is currently the latest release of the game as of 2017 and is available for Windows Store, iOS, Amazon Appstore, and Android. Pocket Tanks is currently available on Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android, Amazon Appstore, and Windows store. The PC versions of the game lack some of the features of the mobile and Windows store version. The game is still being updated as of 2017.
References[edit]
- ^Pocket Tanks intro on SoundCloud
- ^'Pocket Tanks - Android Apps on Google Play'. Play.google.com. Retrieved 2014-07-22.
- ^'Another Day another AppStore - Blogs - BlitWise Bulletin Board'. Blogs.blitwise.com. Retrieved 2014-07-22.
- ^'Old News - Blogs - BlitWise Bulletin Board'. Blogs.blitwise.com. Retrieved 2017-09-14.
- ^'Building a Bigger Better Release - Blogs - BlitWise Bulletin Board'. Blogs.blitwise.com. Retrieved 2014-07-22.
- ^'Amazon store page'. a.co. Retrieved 2017-09-14.
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- What's Free - Play game for 100 minutes.
- File Size - 2.9 MB
- Play It On - Win XP/Vista/7
Game Description
A Battle Between Tanks!
There’s just no point in denying that tanks are cool. They are nigh indestructible, loaded with weapons, and can traverse most types of terrain with minimal trouble. With that in mind, how interesting would it be to watch two tanks duke it out?
Pocket Tanks lets you do something even better than that; take control of a tank and use it to blow enemy tanks sky high using a mix of strategy and careful aiming.
Annihilate Them Before They Annihilate You
The goal of Pocket Tanks is simple: you must land as many successful blows as you can on the enemy tank lying in wait on the other side of the battlefield. That’s easier said than done, because treacherous pits and steep inclines will get in the way of your attacks. Victory will require precise angling and a lot of creativity. Be careful, because your foe will be gunning you down as well!
Play against the computer on ten levels of difficulty.
Play against another person. Play via hot-seat or over a local area network.
Control the angle of your turret and the power of your shots.
Features realistic physics. Predict the trajectory of your attacks.
Move strategically! You can only roll your treads a limited number of times.
A Changing World
If there is one thing that is for sure about Pocket Tanks, it’s that it is not static. For one reason or another, the world that both you and your opponent are immersed in is always changing.
Features procedurally-generated levels! Mountains, valleys and canyons are all created on the fly. No two games are ever alike.
Fully destructible environments. Destroy mountains, create holes, and rearrange great tracts of land to obstruct your foe.
Build an Arsenal
The tanks of Pocket Tanks can use a wide assortment of fantastic weaponry that does not exist for tanks in the real world. Learn their effects and use them to your advantage!
Includes over 50 weapons right out of the package.
Purchase expansion packs for even more weapons, totaling over 200!
Cover your enemy in dirt with the Dirt Ball.
Erect a defensive wall with the Magic Wall.
Summon a meteor with the Mass Driver.
Fire shots straight through the soil to your enemy with the Groundhog and Worm.
Blow up vast chunks of earth with the Mountain Mover.
And more!
Tank Goodness!
Are you in the mood for a conceptually simple yet deeply strategic artillery game? If so, then Pocket Tanks is just what you need. With its dynamic levels, destructible environment, and vast arsenal of creative weapons, it’s an addictive game that you can easily come back to over and over again!
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