World of Tanks
Genre: Military MMO | Developer: Wargaming | Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4, Mobile | Release: 12.08 2010| Model: Free2Play | Download: Wargaming’s website
What is World of Tanks? World of Tanks is a type of multiplayer shooter with tanks. Each player controls a tank vehicle from the time before, during, or shortly after World War II.
The players typically compete in two teams of 15 players with roughly equivalent tanks. The objective is to eliminate the opposing team or capture strategic points.
After a round, points and in-game currency are awarded depending on performance, which you can use to upgrade your tanks further or unlock a vehicle of the next higher level.
What are the features of World of Tanks? The main highlight of World of Tanks is the detail accuracy of the vehicles. There are now hundreds of tanks from nearly every nation that has ever had anything to do with tanks. So, in addition to the obligatory tanks from the German Wehrmacht, the US Army, and the Red Army, there are also more obscure tanks from Japan, Sweden, or Czechoslovakia in the game. Additionally, there are completely crazy vehicles that exist in the real world only as blueprints or project data.
Each tank has different properties, and the various nations also provide a basic flair in their vehicles. Furthermore, there are different classes of vehicles. Light and medium tanks outmaneuver opponents, heavy tanks absorb a lot of damage, tank destroyers “snipe” from a distance, and artillery fires indirectly over half the map.
In addition, there are some role-playing mechanics, as your vehicles act like characters, and you can equip them with a variety of upgrades or paint them with various colors and designs. You can also unlock a tank from higher levels with enough progress on a vehicle.
The gameplay of World of Tanks is rather laid-back for a shooter. Tanks are not sports cars, and thus you will rumble through the landscape until you encounter an opponent. Then it is important to precisely hit the weak spots of the enemy tanks, as the complex damage model punishes poorly aimed shots with minimal damage that hardly affects the enemy.
However, a direct hit on weakly armored spots can trigger spectacular critical hits, where the ammunition depot of a seemingly undamaged tank explodes, tearing the entire vehicle apart.
If you want to succeed in World of Tanks, you should proceed tactically and move forward slowly while positioning your vehicle at an optimal angle, ensuring that your weak points are well protected.
The game runs on weak PCs thanks to low hardware requirements. However, the versions for PC, Xbox, PlayStation 4, and Mobile are not compatible with each other, and there is no crossplay. Therefore, you and your friends must agree on one platform of your choice.
What does World of Tanks cost? World of Tanks is free to play without restrictions. All standard tanks of the various nations can be unlocked for free, as well as the upgrades. Real money can be spent, among other things, for:
- Premium tanks: These are vehicles that come fully equipped with all upgrades and are immediately available at their respective level. You don’t have to unlock anything here. Premium tanks often have clear strengths but also significant weaknesses and are often overall at a disadvantage compared to the regular tanks of their level.
- Comfort features: If you want to save time grinding for new tanks and upgrades, you can level up faster or obtain more in-game currency with real money.
Real money accelerates your gameplay progress, but you don’t gain any advantages in battle from it.
Who is World of Tanks suitable for? World of Tanks is the ideal game for all who enjoy shooters but find games like Call of Duty and Co. too fast-paced and hectic. The battles here are tactical, and you win through clever moves, teamwork, and precise shots.
Teamwork plays a significant role here, and if you face the challenges together with friends, you can optimally dive into the battles. One of you can draw fire as a heavy tank while another player with a fast tank can engage the flanks and weak points of the opponent.
If you also have a penchant for tanks from around World War II, then you will be in good company at World of Tanks.
