Tanks But No Tanks cover

Tanks But No Tanks

First release
Jun 06, 1982
Publisher
ZiMAG
Genres
Shooter, Arcade · Warfare, Action
Platforms
Atari 2600

As the lone defender of the last remaining outpost, you are under attack by an overwhelming force of mysterious phantom tanks that disappear and reappear at will while destroying all that stands in their way. Your vital mission is no simple task--defend the outpost and destroy the enemy as they advance relentlessly through your defense mazes. Only brilliant strategy, perfectly executed can save you--and the free world. You start out with five tanks in each of the four variations. There are three different screens, each one harder than the last. In the first screen, you have many walls and corners to hide behind. In the second, you have only a small island to protect your base, and in the third it's just you against them. n each screen you must defend yourself against 20 enemy tanks. Since they're not all on the screen at the same time, there's an indicator right under your base telling you the enemy's remaining strength. Also, at the beginning of each game, or after one of your tanks is destroyed, or at the beginning of each scenario, the number of tanks you have left is displayed where your tank begins.

Also known as Thanks But No Tanks, Tanks Bat No Tanks

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Release dates
Atari 2600
Jun 06, 1982
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Third person

How it plays

Languages

  • Englishinterface
IGDB · recorded 4 Oct 2026

Language data: IGDB · recorded 4 Oct 2026