Tanks 3D

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GAME DESIGNER:Sergei Vasilyev
GAME DEVELOPER:Freeware
GAME PUBLISHER:Freeware
Copyright 2001, Sergei Vasilyev

As the name implies, Tanks 3D is a 3D tank action game in the same vein as Atari’s classic Combat arcade hit. What makes the game special is that it supports multiplayer play via the Internet, which lets up to 4 players play either as teams, or in deathmatch mode. Another neat feature of the game is that it randomly generates scenery to make the game more replayable and the action less predictable. The default Direct3D (i.e. without 3D card) looks good, and owners of 3D cards will be treated to excellent effects such as ray-traced missiles and very smooth animation. Too bad hotseat mode is not available, but at least the Internet play works very well, and there are plenty of computer tanks to engage you in a quick-and-dirty action when you can’t find other players to play it with. If you like Atari’s classic, you will enjoy this excellent modern remake.