M-1 Abrams Battle Tank
MS DOS called. It wants its tank backGenre: simulation - tank/mech
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Year: 1991
System: Genesis
Gameplay Score: 1
Gameplay Notes:
True simulation. You can change the view between commander, gunner, driver, and cupola. You can also control the turret separate from the rest of the tank. Lots of things you can do, but ultimately it's like all of these games right back to Battlezone - aim and shoot until you're inevitably shot yourself. The key problem with this game is that movement is so incredibly awkward. Driving is an exercise in patience. Steering feels like you're skating on ice. Every steer is an oversteer making it impossible to drive in a straight line. Lining up a shot is therefore impossible so the only way to succeed is to steer far to one side, begin a turn toward the target, and fire when the target meets the reticle. It's insane. The other problem is the horrible framerate, which is to be expected but still is no fun.
Level Design Score: 1
Level Design Notes:
Huge open area with zero help finding targets. And very few targets. No idea how to play this properly. I drove around until I ran out of gas which only takes about 5 minutes.
Theme Score: 2
Theme Notes:
The mission briefing got me hyped before dropping me into a boring simulation.
Art Style Score: 2
Art Style Notes:
I really enjoyed the various views, even though the artwork was clearly made in MS Paint and the world has fewer polygons than Hard Drivin'. Still, it has its charms.
Audio Score: 1
Audio Notes:
MS DOS sounds. Brings me back to those days in the computer lab in elementary school.
Overall Score: 23
Review ID: 1043
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