To be honest, the first time I saw the game "Tank Army", I felt an indescribable feeling of intimacy. Many young players may not know that in the Saipan era, pixel games like Tank Battle were masterpieces on mobile phones. At that time, the screen was only 2 inches in size with a resolution of 240x320, but my roommate and I could watch a Nokia N73 all night long, taking turns pressing the arrow keys and the launch button, and we didn't get tired of playing until dawn. It is probably difficult for today's children to understand that a tank that is as simple as a few pixel blocks can actually bring so much happiness.
Talking about "Tank Army", I don't want to brag about it. It does inherit the essence of many old tank games, but it also makes very modern improvements. What stands out to me the most is its "global seamless map" design, which reminds me of the feeling of opening a map in "Red Alert". In the game, you can plan territory, compete for resource points, and gradually build your base from a small shabby house into a modern combat base. This sense of accomplishment is exactly the same as when you played "General" on the computer before. But now you can play a game on your mobile phone at any time, so you no longer have to worry about being caught by your parents secretly playing on the computer.
The hero system is also quite interesting. Thousands of heroes can be recruited, and white card heroes can also be promoted to five-star generals. This design is quite conscientious, unlike some mobile games that force you to spend money to draw cards. Looking back on when I played "Tank Wars", there were only four tanks to choose from. Now the hero combinations in the game are ever-changing. Coupled with the restraint of tank attributes, the depth of troop formations is more than an order of magnitude higher than in the past. But to be honest, sometimes I feel that the simple and crude gameplay of the past is more pure. Maybe it's just that I'm getting older and want to miss everything.
In addition, the developer Shenzhen Fangcun Kuyou. I have paid attention to their other works before, and they can be considered to be deeply involved in the SLG field. This game is currently free-to-play, with no in-app purchases. It is quite friendly to old players like me - after all, I am 30 years old, and I want to relax by playing games, and I don't want to be hijacked by things like card drawing, stamina, and VIP anymore.
Overall, "Tank Army" is a mobile game that can evoke the memories of old players while also bringing some new ideas. Back when we played Tank Battle, we never dreamed that one day we would be able to play a tank strategy game of this scale on our mobile phones. Looking at the current game graphics and system design, I feel a bit emotional about the changing times. If you are like me and want to find a game to kill time that is both nostalgic and not outdated, you might as well give this a try. Of course, don't expect to regain the all-night passion of 20 years ago, but at least it will allow you to relive the joy of being a tank commander in a fragmented time. 😌