In these video previews, we’ll show you what’s coming on April 12th when the closed beta ends and the full client is released.
The bread and butter of this game: here’s some tanks shooting other tanks in a ten minute look at the game and the actual tanks.
Sniper support: when used effectively, controls the flow of battle. SPGs or self-propelled guns, commonly referred to as artillery, offer a valuable amount of support.
What this game will be known for:
An insane number of very detailed, very badass tanks.
A potent mix of play styles that compliment each other.
The inability for a single player to be effectively rambo; teamwork required.
Easy to play and enjoy but difficult to perfect and master.
It costs nothing to enjoy and provides hours of entertainment.
Play a quick game on the fly within under a minute after launching.
Easy to Alt-Tab in or out of the game.
Players who camp are rewarded
That last part there is the only real major downside to the game. By design, there are a lot of defensible positions, tactics and strategy in World of Tanks. Artillery by necessity has to hide and shoot from cover, Tank Destroyer’s architecture doesn’t allow them to be very mobile during combat and any tank is vulnerable to being tracked. When you lose your treads, you can’t move: a sitting duck is an easy target for a camper.
Our Rating for World of Tanks [Video] Review (PC Online)
10.0
Replay A perfect 10 because this game is intrinsically well-designed to be enjoyed when it is replayed. Acquire a massive or diverse tank army, upgrade each one individually and master combat with them.
7.5
Graphics Acceptable to the point to where it’s not a problem. Room for improvement, especially with the buildings and trees. There’s also no way to physically tell a tank is damaged besides smoke or you hovering over it to find a health percentage.
8.5
Sound Sound effects are great, but atmospheric sounds could be enhanced. Also, it’s virtually impossible to hear enemy tanks sneaking up on you or your artillery cannon firing during the top down view.
8.5
Gameplay Perfect the spotting system and this would be a 9.5. With terrain deformation and better destruction physics, it’d earn a 10.
10.0
Multiplayer/Online Content Heroics not effective? Teamwork required to win? Clan support? Free to play online? Dedicated Servers? Instant matchmaking within seconds? These are the defining characteristics of an expertly designed multiplayer game.
9.0
Overall This MMO is a free to play downloadable game, one that is both intense and addicting. The replay value is off the charts and the extent of detail is impressive. Epic tank combat hasn’t been this fun since Battlefield 1942.
