Pocket Tanks Deluxe

Name: AppWolf
Price: 19 USD

Blitwise Productions, LLC

Games

Released 4/15/2009First seen 2mo agoLast fetched 4d ago

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4.54

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329

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3.0.0

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"The Ultimate One-on-One Artillery Game" – Now with cross-platform WiFi and Online Play! Pocket Tanks is the fast-paced artillery game that is simple to learn, and fun to master. The perfect quick game for friends and family, you'll find yourself hooked for hours of play! Bury your opponent in a mound of dirt, or assail him with a barrage of bullets. Visit the Weapon Shop before battle to arm yourself for the struggle, or try the Target Practice mode to learn all the weapons and the best tactics to win. Experience the thrill of launching volley after volley of powerful and fun weapons across the battlefield, using very simple controls. Select your angle, power, and FIRE! Your arsenal of unique and useful weapons includes: Napalm, Firecracker, Skipper, Cruiser, Dirt Mover, and dozens more! This is the light-hearted game of heavy artillery for everyone. ----------------------------------- Features: - Large scrolling battlefields - Universal app; looks great on iPhone or iPad - WiFi, real-time matches on a local network - Online, turn based play. Battle your friends around the world at your own pace. Deluxe Adds: -100 exciting new weapons (145 total with all free packs) - Jump Jets for moving your tank around - Bouncy Dirt for creating reflective terrain - Digger for tunneling your tank underground - Support for weapon expansion packs, both paid and FREE! Plus... Mud Pie Cannon Ball Fission Bomb Popcorn Mega Cruiser Pillow Fight Hot Foot Volcano Pedestal Lightning Strike Gravity Well Funnel Snowballs Collide-o-scope Side Kick Nanobots Warp Gate And a whole lot more! ----------------------------------- Note from the author: I have been writing artillery games since 1993. I created Pocket Tanks in 2001, and thanks to the many loyal fans, it is still in active development to this very day. Please join me in my quest to make Pocket Tanks a classic artillery game that stands the test of time. Thanks to all who have supported BlitWise over the years. -Michael P. Welch Author of DX-Ball & Scorched Tanks Millions of downloads, over a decade of fun! For the PC/Mac versions visit: www.blitwise.com

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Apple

1mo ago

Game stopped working again

It’s a fun game but unfortunately my game can’t load. Can you help find out why this game can’t load and help it work again?

- Christophilisdfjkgn · v3.0.0

Apple

1y ago

I love this game but….

It would be a good idea to put new colors in. Camo colored tanks would be so fitting and add gray, black and maybe white. Maybe even maroon and dark green. Anyways hope you see this. I enjoy the game.

- LunularMoth · v3.0.0

Apple

1y ago

Cpu has 100x more power than you

How am I supposed to win if no weapon has enough power to even make it over the hill? I’m asking for a refund !!

- Frankgdsert · v3.0.0

Apple

1y ago

AI issues

Set difficulty at 1 and you get a direct hit from computer every time… on there first try… it seems like developers didn’t even try the updates…

- Brian 050 · v2.7.9

Apple

1y ago

Always a fun game

I've been playing this game since back when it first came out ; it's always a blast (sometimes literally) the game is amazing doesn't even require WiFi to play just enjoy I will say however there is so many weapons now I can't remember what half of them do (not a bad thing) I'm just happy the game I've played for years now is still getting love Note to devs : thanks for making a game that's awesome and still playable I've been playing since the mountain mover was the best way to demolish the map

- Jak Blitz · v2.7.9

Apple

1y ago

Can’t play anymore

This game is so fun but now you can’t get past the loading screen, the game is now unplayable, hopefully this is fixed.

- Harber1999 · v2.7.7

Apple

1y ago

Issues loading

I used to love playing this game! But it won’t allow me to even load in!

- SW017$ · v2.7.7

Apple

1y ago

Love this

I had Pocket Tanks on a CD ROM waaay back in the early 2000s, I love this game and will always be a fan!

- Crog the Humansbane · v2.7.6

Apple

1y ago

I love this game and want to be able to play again

Theirs a weird glitch that doesn’t allow me to load the game at all, can’t even get to the title screen, I’m assuming it’s an error and if possible, it should be fixed, please and thank you

- Eidjfozdidjdjdjsk · v2.7.5

Apple

1y ago

It is stuck on the loading screen

Not able to play now as it is stuck on the loading screen

- Akanips · v2.7.5

Apple

1y ago

I love this game

Simple, fun, and great for the whole family. I even play with my parents.

- IHCRO · v2.7.5

Apple

2y ago

Literally The Best of the Old Games

This is one of the very first games I had on my first iPod Touch as a kid(more than a decade ago) and as an adult now I still play this game weekly. It’s very relaxing and in all honesty, I’ve played at 10 forever now and curious if you all will ever add like 5 more notches to make a lil more challenging for veteran players! :) Solid game and universal for all ages to enjoy!

- Doc Da Froman · v2.7.5

Apple

2y ago

Finally working again

fixed

- Nitrogen Wolf · v2.7.5

Apple

2y ago

Plz add a block list

Please add a block list feature.

- Stishsufbdndiw · v2.7.5

Apple

2y ago

Ive been playing this game for almost 20 years

My brother and I downloaded this game on the family computer back in ~2002 My biggest complaint is the ai never misses Also there should be a mode with more than 10 volleys Overall it’s true to the original game, but you’d think after 20 years of existence, there would be some sort of additions besides microtransaction weapon packs

- Benjimasta · v2.7.3

Apple

2y ago

Rip off!!

This game is already 4.99$ and still have to pay 0.99 for at least 15 packs making it a 20$ game. I can get games on Xbox and PS for this price while on sale. I do t mind paying another 4.99$ for all the extra weapon packs but this is way overboard. I wanted to support the developer and paid the price only to notice that weapon packs are 0.99$.

- Ddz143 · v2.7.3

Apple

2y ago

Needs improvement

I want to give this game a five star despite its flaws because I love this game so much I love everything about it I love that it never feels like the same game because the huge variety of awesome creative weapons to use also The details the particles the explosions the sounds The graphics the music are absolutely 100/spot on PERFECT 🤩 👏💯🥳I think it’s very creative and very fun there needs to be more games like this and I know that there are a lot of games that imitate this but it really is a cheap knock off this game is truly it’s own thing its own type of game it’s own feeling. subject 2 problems. Please get a custom color changer for tanks I mean for goodness sake this game is a Classic and has been made and updated since 2001 and only has eight colors 😬😦i mean would it kill the creator to make more colors available or a color customize changer would be even better I mean for goodness sake the game has over 300 different weapons that do different unique stuff AND ONLY HAS 8 color variety for tanks wth 🤦‍♂️ I mean tanks is the name of the game BRA!! it gets boring after a while for that reason, on the other hand it would be nice of there was a two versus two multiplayer team, something very important to know about the single player mode IT DOES NOT MATTER HOW MANY TIMES YOU PLAY SINGLE PLAYER at the beginning of the game The first shot by THE CPU WILL ALWAYS SHOOT A 100/DIRECT PERFECT HIT regardless of what way the wind is blowing or not regardless of the landscape extremely rarely this will not happen for the first shot by cpu; and will always have a 99/ almost always perfect aiming and power in very shoot throughout the game If not Direct hit almost. CPU PLAYS TO WELL regardless what level you put the cpu on,regardless if you mess up the power and aiming of The CPU by shooting it with a certain weapon,It is completely UNFAIR .😖 on the bright side through single player you could still perfect your aiming and practice regardless how perfect the CPU aiming is, it would also be nice if there was a setting if the CPU could shoot first i’m tired of always shooting first

- QBBRL5p6 · v2.7.3

Apple

3y ago

Ech.

How do you mess up a game this simple. They keep adding more purchases instead of more accessible features. Another paywalled pay to win. For this simple game. Wow.

- Jaysthoughts · v2.7.3

Apple

3y ago

Pay to win

Pocket tanks is my favorite game and I have a lot of fun playing online and with friends. But I have to take away a star because it is pay to win. You can buy weapon packs in the game and it’s not like they’re at least balanced. They are very overpowered weapons. Every time I go against someone that owns them I forfeit because I don’t even stand a chance because their score will be over 1,000 while mine is 300. There’s this one guy named bigvally who I hate playing against the most. I hate this guy with a passion just because of his stupid weapons it’s Just unfair. How is this gam even fun for you if you’re guaranteed the win?

- Bruh200XD · v2.7.3

Apple

3y ago

Fun game for bursts of entertainment

This game is great to pick up and put down at anytime for people who don’t like games that take a lot of time investment. The rounds are short (about 5 minutes) once you start getting familiar with the game. The game needs some quality of life improvements such as finding weapons by search in weapons selector (if you have a lot of weapon packs) and a different background so that I can actually see obstructions on the field that don’t contrast well with black. Knocking 1 star off for that.

- AlphaTangoFoxtrot · v2.7.3

Apple

3y ago

Would buy again, after buying the game a second time

(1/9/23) Most people might look at the seemingly older art style n “simplistic” UI/controls and shrug this game off..but there’s so much history behind it. So many nights as a kid staying up quietly passing the phone to your best friend in 2P battling trying to not wake anyone in the house. The excitement of a new weapon pack dropping n testing new projectiles over and over again. Pocket Tanks is the perfect example of being able to have the most fun in a (PC but admittedly more phone based) game without mind boggling complicated game mechanics, stories, etc. I recently recalled this game from my past and I was beyond excited to see the developers still continuing to update the game after (if memory stands correct) over two decades!! I am excited to see this games future. Nothing more exciting than seeing new weapons to test, but the ability to play with more people would be a game changer (maybe up to four at a time {teams..?}). As well as new terrain styles and increased map sizing for longer range battles would be incredibly. Props and a chefs kiss to the developers of one of my favorite childhood games that I will forever come back to that I recommend to ANYONE who likes playing phone games . 🖤 TL;DR you got a tank on one side, you got a tank on the other. V A S T and incredibly fun weapon selection of different varieties to shoot at your adversary. randomized terrain and wind variables to increase skill based artillery. unreasonably fun and “easy to learn, fun to master” mechanics and gameplay. Developers that actually care. Highly recommend

- Rvshaw4 · v2.7.3

Apple

3y ago

Best Online Game Ever

My five stars says it all! Love this game, especially online and two players. My whole family plays this game. I’ve been playing ever since in came out for iPad years ago!

- More Pay One Time · v2.7.3

Apple

3y ago

My favorite phone game

I’ve been playing this game since 5th grade, I’m in the Marines now and I still play this game. It’s seriously just the best phone game ever created. I just wish more people knew about it.

- Elyet123 · v2.7.3

Apple

4y ago

Almost Scratches that Nostalgia Itch

For those of us who played the original Scorched Earth in 1991, Pocket Tanks Deluxe is a heart-felt and (mostly) faithful tribute to that classic, and there are some genuinely clever weapons and gadgets included. There are, however, some design decisions or technical limitations that prevent this game from taking the title of "Mother of All Games": namely, the restriction of only ever having one opponent available. Gone are the days of wild 10-player carnage, and impromptu alliances and betrayals and while it may have been difficult to implement additional players when Pocket Tanks was first developed, in the 20 years since, other more recent "Scorch-likes" have upped the player counts as technology improved. Even if multiple opponents were added to the Vs AI or Local Play modes only, this game would remain on my device for years to come. As it stands, it's a nice but fleeting reminder of those days of DOS, long gone by.

- JuneFirebug · v2.7.2

Apple

4y ago

Decent game but

It’s a decent game but how the computer is so accurate even at level 1 I don’t know. They are alway dead on or just off from dead on every shot, even if you move, doesn’t help. Playing level 1 is like level 10. No difference.

- Codeman36832689 · v2.7.2

Apple

4y ago

Never gets old

I grew up playing this game around 2004 on the pc version . What I like about this mobile version are the updates on new weapons and a few other things . It still has the same feel as it did back then . Amazing simple game over all .

- cristan martin · v2.7.2

Apple

4y ago

Almost perfect

I love this game and have played it daily for probably over a decade! However, one feature I think we'd all really benefit from is having a "nudge" option to remind people when it is their turn after a day or so goes by. AND I wish the game didn’t force-stop music that I am playing when I open the app!

- Megatron coolster · v2.7.2

Apple

4y ago

Still a classic

One of the first games I ever got on the App Store, back when I had an iPod touch. Still love it. Great nostalgia. Huge selection of weapons with the deluxe pack and even more for a bit of cash.

- Troutsmack · v2.7.1

Apple

4y ago

Love this classic!

Had this game on PC since early 2000s. On iOS and Android since release. Love it!

- take_me_seriously · v2.7.1

Apple

4y ago

Great nostalgia!

Online needs to implement a timer. Completely unplayable as it is.

- KillingThumbs · v2.7.1

Apple

4y ago

DX BALL?

Love pocket tanks but can we please get super dx ball on the iPhone? I’ve been wanting that since my first itouch!

- tmoney5959 · v2.7.0

Apple

4y ago

One Flaw

I’m not sure about the other platforms, but on iOS the terrain in online matches are all set to hills. It really invalidates a lot of the weapons that are built for line-of-sight. Could use more options for match settings in online matches.

- 6148315979824532 · v2.7.0

Apple

4y ago

Fun game

It’s a great game. For having simple graphics it’s a really entertaining game. Me and some buddies of mine love playing against each other and we’ll be going at it for an hour or two. The only thing I wish would be put into the game is the ability to create a custom game. For example, you could add that your tank could move 10 times instead of 4. Or you could make it so that there are 20 volleys instead of 10. Kinda like how you can add wind or change the size of the explosion. Thanks for the great game!

- ThisMansSon · v2.7.0

Apple

4y ago

Playing for years. Addictive and longlasting

I have been playing this for years and it doesn't get old. Seeing other plays tactics is fun. Many play and stick with you for a long time. Best tanks game out there. Suggestion to developer: add in game chat somehow. It would be neat to chat with some of these guys I have been playing with.

- Damonwhall · v2.7.0

Apple

4y ago

App won’t load

All of a sudden this app won’t load!!!! I even uninstalled it, and had to repurchase it for $4.99 again and it still won’t load. Fix the game ASAP or I want a refund! No one pay for this until an update is released

- FlightManjunp8 · v2.7.0

Apple

4y ago

Great game but...

This is a great and polished put game, but the newer weapons are lacking, the recent few release were a disappointment. The latest release cost 4 dollars, I don’t remember the other releases being that expensive, I remember them being 99 cents. Be nice if we can try them out before buying, of course there’s a sandbox type but how am I supposed to know which weapon is new and which is old. WiFi or Bluetooth games lag.

- DrQuacklord · v2.7.0

Apple

5y ago

The OG pocket tanks!

I remember playing this on my old iMac g3 nearly 20 years ago! It’s amazing that it is still being worked on by the developer! Kudos to you!

- Froggyfusco · v2.6.0

Apple

5y ago

Stay away from this game (if you like to be productive)

Have played this game (the original) pretty much every day going on 20 years. Super fun. Also, your move Eric.

- Dragonflyjason · v2.6.0

Apple

5y ago

Awesome

I’ve been playing this game for many years....one of the best 2D games out there

- Bored game 47 · v2.5.2

Apple

6y ago

Long time player

I found this game in 2011. I played it originally with my friend in class. It was so much fun. I miss those days. However I started playing again and I can’t believe only a couple packs have come out after I stopped playing. I really was hoping for something more. Anyway super fun game play this.

- magic00 · v2.5.2

Apple

6y ago

Love pt

Been playing this game since It first came out love love love it simple yet complex so fun thank you for keeping your servers up to this day

- taiby13 · v2.5.2

Apple

6y ago

Stuck on loading screen.

Playing on an iPhone 7, iOS 13.6. Won’t load the game, loading screen stuck for (so far) two hours.

- car2nbot · v2.5.2

Apple

6y ago

Fantastic game

I’ve been playing this game for such a long time and always enjoy it! I’d love to see some new tank colors like black and white or even a make your own color option. Also some time type of stats so you can see how many games you’ve won and lost against CPU’s. That would be sweet!

- Aero Elite · v2.5.2

Apple

6y ago

Yes! More updates!

I’m so happy this game is still getting updates and is not forgotten. I can remember playing this game as a very young kid, and it makes me so happy to be able to still play it to this day so thank you!

- Cravexpj9 · v2.5.2

Apple

6y ago

Pocket tanks rules

My father and i have played this game together since it first came out. I’m glad to see they’re still making weapon packs.Keep them coming please.I love Barbed wire and Puzzle Box!

- Pack03 · v2.5.2

Apple

6y ago

A classic game that still gets some love from the developers

I have been playing since I was 5, and to this day I find it amusing to open the game once a week, it’s especially great that Michael Welch still gives the game attention even after all these years and keeps developing items for it. I always appreciated a blitwise game in leisure time :)

- Shahzeb Noorani · v2.5.2

Apple

6y ago

Freezing on the iPad

I have the deluxe version and it freezes on the iPad...

- cmlegault · v2.5.2

Apple

6y ago

Finally!!

Some new weapons!!!

- Gummyswag · v2.5.2

Apple

6y ago

True nostalgia

I love this game! Reminds me of sitting around with a group of people and doing challenges and little tournament battles! Thanks for the continued app support.

- Nny1001 · v2.5.1

Apple

6y ago

Awesome game!

One of the first games I downloaded on my very first iPhone! Love it

- Nigel7777 · v2.4.4

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Game stopped working again

I love this game but….

Cpu has 100x more power than you

AI issues

Always a fun game

Can’t play anymore

Issues loading

Love this

I love this game and want to be able to play again

It is stuck on the loading screen

I love this game

Literally The Best of the Old Games

Finally working again

Plz add a block list

Ive been playing this game for almost 20 years

Rip off!!

Needs improvement

Ech.

Pay to win

Fun game for bursts of entertainment

Would buy again, after buying the game a second time

Best Online Game Ever

My favorite phone game

Almost Scratches that Nostalgia Itch

Decent game but

Never gets old

Almost perfect

Still a classic

Love this classic!

Great nostalgia!

DX BALL?

One Flaw

Fun game

Playing for years. Addictive and longlasting

App won’t load

Great game but...

The OG pocket tanks!

Stay away from this game (if you like to be productive)

Awesome

Long time player

Love pt

Stuck on loading screen.

Fantastic game

Yes! More updates!

Pocket tanks rules

A classic game that still gets some love from the developers

Freezing on the iPad

Finally!!

True nostalgia

Awesome game!

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