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If you liked playing Agar.io, you probably also enjoyed Slither.io. After those two, you might’ve tried Wings.io and Boattle.io. But, is that enough .io games? After playing Tankwars.io, I don’t think so.
Tankwars.io is a new type of .io game, one that provides a much deeper, more immersive experience. The current alpha stage includes one game mode—KingDM, an ongoing deathmatch between anyone brave enough to compete. The leader (i.e. the King) gets a strength boost to further dominate the desert. It sounds simple enough, but there’s much more to Tank Wars than meets the eye.
Special abilities are among the most important features of the game. In Tankwars.io, players mustn’t resort to firing the same supply of ammo in every direction. Instead, you can plant mines across the battlefield. Deadly explosives are effective, but they’re not the only special ability at your disposal. The Air Strafe calls a computer-controlled plane to decimate a certain section of the war zone. This is extremely useful when being cornered by multiple tanks (or if you simply want to wreak havoc on others). Other special abilities are defensive, like the Shield, which surrounds your tank with a glowing force field. Your bullets can get out, but no one else’s ammo can get in.
The gameplay in Tankwars.io feels different from similar titles. In games like Agar.io and Slither.io, any player can die instantly at any time, even from one small mistake. In Tank Wars, each tank has a fair amount of armor and health, so it takes longer to destroy each other. Longer life cycles tend to result in less frustration. In this matter, Tankwars.io feels more like a worthy RTS than a free browser game.
It is also important to note that the graphics in Tank Wars are rather exceptional. Compared to every other game in its class, Tank Wars is the clear winner for visuals. Every part of the terrain is highly detailed, from war-torn parts of the desert to 3D caves that double as barriers. When a tank blows up, the fiery destruction is beautiful. There are also colored markers to highlight your tank and outline enemy vehicles. These markers can be dramatically customized by size, color, and transparency. If you don’t like the way they look, you can tweak them until they’re perfect.
Even though it is still in a relatively early stage of development, Tank Wars is a very promising game. Yes, you might notice an occasional glitch during gameplay. But, all of these kinks are being ironed out, with under-the-hood improvements and bug fixes released every day. At this stage of the game, Tankwars.io surpasses many of its competitors. When fully developed, the additional modes will add to the already deeply satisfying gaming experience.
Some games are fads, exploding in popularity and disappearing after a brief amount of time in the limelight. Already, the buzz surrounding Tank Wars feels different. This is a good game today, and it’s only going to get better tomorrow.
I do think the graphics are amazing! I do not know much about these games, but my nephews would really enjoy this for sure.