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Tanks But No Tanks

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…

6 June 1982

Tanks But No Tanks is an arcade developed by ZiMAG, released 6 June 1982 on Atari 2600.

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What Tanks But No Tanks is

Tanks But No Tanks is an arcade game developed by ZiMAG and released in 1982. It is available on Atari 2600 only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

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…
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How it plays

It is played from a third person perspective. Its themes are action and warfare. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

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Tanks But No Tanks — frequently asked questions

When did Tanks But No Tanks come out?
Tanks But No Tanks was released on 6 June 1982 for Atari 2600.
Does Tanks But No Tanks have multiplayer?
Yes. Tanks But No Tanks supports multiplayer.

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