Pocket Tanks for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffMarch 16, 2016

Taking a page from the popular Worms series, this well-designed game puts a rocket in your pocket so you can take out other enemy tanks. While the game is enjoyable, however, it doesn't hold up in terms of design against other similar games. The game menu is too clever, for one. Each time you select a menu option, your choice "animates" and flies across the program window. This process takes so long, however, that during testing we got bored. Overall the program window is well designed, with large, easy-to-read buttons. Unlike Worms, there is no voice-over during the action, which we missed. That said, the background music is very entertaining. To play, select a weapon in turn with your opponent, choose the angle of your shot and how powerful you want the shot to be, and the fire away. The simplistic graphics don't necessarily take away from the enjoyment, yet there's no option to play online or over a LAN, just against another player on the same machine in a "hot-seat" situation. If you like Worms, this game may appeal, but it's not at the top of the list.

Pocket Tanks for Windows

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GENERAL

Release: September 28, 2007

Latest update: March 16, 2016

Version: 1.3

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 95
Windows 2000
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Windows NT
Windows 98
Windows ME
Windows 10

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 2,392,851

Downloads Last Week: 1

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User Reviews

4.7/5

608 User Votes

Good free game
mcfuson037September 14, 2011
Pros
Fun little game. easy to play several weapons to choose from. Funs on mosy any computer and windows versions. Had it on as slow as 386 and as fast as ahtlon x2. Ive spent housr playing it. best part its free.
Cons
well its not the big 3d games most people are used to . I for one dont mind it a bit.
Summary
Download it. It fun. takes little computer power to run. Ive had it for year. it on all my computers it has never crashed like some game will.
nice time pass
suri_chakravarthyJanuary 3, 2011
Pros
nostalgic moments
Cons
no additional weapons
Summary
Stupid little game
jlacerraDecember 5, 2010
Pros
Nothing really.
Cons
Bad graphics, stupid weapons, inelegant controls, annoying sounds
Summary
More joy and excitement playing Pong on an old black and white TV.
Very nice game for all ages
haseebjamalJune 10, 2010
Pros
I liked its ease of playing, and the lots of guns that it has
Cons
Nothing i dont like about this
Summary
good lil' game
mdnyjetfanMay 25, 2010
Pros
you have 15-20mins to kill great game for to past time
Cons
nothing really what do you expect???
Summary
fun lil game!!!
Simple and fun
katochnrDecember 28, 2009
Pros
Easy to use Interesting weapons
Cons
The character of computer can be more intelligent. Some weapons plain suck.
Summary
Great game
mcfusonJuly 13, 2009
Pros
Great, fun game. very addictive, easy to play. I've have it on all my computers.
Cons
none i can see. Works great even on a pentium 1.
Summary
great free download. even worth buying the add ons.
Pretty good
dreirotJune 5, 2009
Pros
Great artillery style gameplay, good enough graphics.
Cons
Some weapons seem to have too much drop.
Summary
Simple, yet always fun!
neolink70May 6, 2009
Pros
The large variety of weapons to use, especially with added weapon packs allow for different strategies to formed, and with random weapons every time, the gameplay is always different! Pocket Tanks also uses very little system resources.
Cons
One of the negative effects of having so many weapons is that players who don't own the game or play much may be confused with the variety of weapons. Other than that, there aren't many cons to consider at all!
Summary
Overall, Pocket Tanks is a brilliant, yet addictive, game that can be played over and over with out repetition. Now with the added functionality of LAN and the (secret) IP to IP mode, you can play against others much more easily! (the editor is going to have to re-review this game because of this)
Can be played with 2 people or against computer.
sahana64December 28, 2008
Pros
Very fun game. Graphics are good and has several challenging levels to choose from. Considering the upgrade for more weapons and tank moves. But the free version is great, but addicting!! A good friendly download.
Cons
I couldn't submit my reveiw unless I typed something in here.... well I did ;-)........... I have no cons to type. Just a fun, game!
Summary
I recommend downloading this game. It is very well done. You and your opponent/computer choose between several weapons to try and take each other out. Great game for kids and adults alike.

Developer’s Description

By BlitWise Productions

Blow up your opponent's tank by using the right amount of angle and thrust.