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Battle City

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Tank combat and level construction from Namco

The briefing

About this game

Battle City is a tank-based shooter from Namco and a refined update of Tank Battalion. Defend your base while destroying enemy tanks, advancing after eliminating 20 opponents on each level.

Each stage features a different layout with obstacles such as destructible red bricks, heavily armored silver bricks, water, and ice. Players begin with a basic tank and can gradually power up to stronger versions.

After completing the 35 original levels, the construction mode lets players create custom stages.

Game Details

  • Developer: Namco
  • Publisher: Namco
  • Genres: Fighting, Shooter
  • Release date: September 9, 1985
  • Platforms: Arcade, Family Computer, FM-7, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Entertainment System, Nintendo Famicom, Sharp X1, Wii, Wii U