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Tanks: The Crusades

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2021

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Quick resume

A top-down shooter with tanks that have various assorted abilities, with support for multiplayer and a level editor.

Global score

94/100

Genres

Action, Casual, Indie, Strategy, Free To Play

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    Pros

    • Free to play
    • Extensive level and tank editors
    • Multiplayer with cooperative and versus modes
    • High replayability with random levels
    • Nostalgic and accessible gameplay

    Cons

    • Some multiplayer lag and connectivity issues
    • Occasional bugs and level design flaws
    • Steep difficulty spikes in crusades
    • Limited narrative or story depth
    • No official workshop or easy content sharing yet

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Creativity. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Story.

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    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have freedom to create custom levels, tanks, and crusades, and can choose to play solo or multiplayer with custom settings."

    • Competence
      3

      "Game is easy to learn but hard to master with increasing difficulty in crusades and skill-based tank combat."

    • Competition
      2

      "Includes multiplayer versus modes and leaderboards, but many players also enjoy casual or cooperative play."

    • Continuation
      4

      "High replayability with infinite random levels, level editor, and multiplayer encourages long-term engagement."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Supports cooperative multiplayer crusades and team play, fostering teamwork among friends."

    • Creativity
      5

      "Extensive level and tank editors allow players to create and customize content extensively."

    • Domination
      -1

      "Some competitive multiplayer exists but community emphasis is more on fun and cooperation than domination."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players report immersion and nostalgia, using the game as a fun distraction and stress relief."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and nostalgia, no evidence of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      4

      "Players experiment with custom tanks, levels, and game mechanics extensively."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Randomly generated levels and new enemy tank types encourage discovery within gameplay."

    • Expression
      4

      "Customization of tanks and levels allows for personal expression and creativity."

    • Fantasy
      1

      "Game is a stylized tank combat simulation with some imaginative enemy types, but grounded in arcade realism."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Community and multiplayer features foster social interaction and shared experiences."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop skills to master levels and learn new tank mechanics over time."

    • Health
      -5

      "No physical activity involved; typical sedentary gaming experience."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires active attention and skillful play; not suited for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      1

      "Some social interaction with friends in multiplayer, but limited evidence of deep emotional connections."

    • Leadership
      Insufficient data
    • Progression
      3

      "Progression through crusades, item shops, and tank upgrades provides a sense of advancement."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Game balances challenge and fun, providing flow and tension release for many players."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable sound design, graphics, and satisfying combat feedback enhance sensory experience."

    • Status
      1

      "Some multiplayer recognition possible, but mostly a casual community without strong emphasis on status."

    • Story
      -4

      "Minimal narrative; gameplay focuses on arcade-style battles and user-generated content."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Tactical combat and level design require planning and problem solving."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Combat and difficulty spikes provide suspense and excitement."

    • Value
      5

      "Free game with extensive content and customization offers excellent value for time and money."

    • Violence
      3

      "Combat involves shooting and destroying enemy tanks, with satisfying destruction effects."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must avoid damage and manage resources to survive increasingly difficult levels."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026