Controls

TANKS! requires a keyboard and mouse (a trackpad also works, but not touch screens). In game, the movement of the player's tank is controlled with the W-A-S-D keys. Pressing the escape key will pause and unpause the game.

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Bullet Type

At the beginning of each game, the player is allowed to choose from 3 types of bullets: PELLET, ROCKET, and RUBBER. Each bullet type have unique characteristics and their own set of upgrades.

PELLET - basic but well-rounded, pellets are the easiest to use and the most forgiving

ROCKET - fast and fierce, rockets require precision but can be overwhelmingly effective

RUBBER - bouncy and... bouncy, rubber bullets demand a patient playstyle and rewards defense

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Upgrades

Completing each level awards the player with 1 lesser upgrade point. Every 5 levels completed will additionally award the player with 1 greater upgrade point. At the end of each level, upgrades available to the player are displayed for them to choose and activate.

Upgrade Descriptions

Bounce - Increases the number of times bullets can bounce against walls

Speed - Increases the speed of bullets

Rounds - Increases the maximum number of bullets available to shoot

Gauge - Increases the size of bullets

Reload - Increases the speed that bullets are reloaded

Damage - Increase the damage that bullets do

Health - Increases how many bullets and enemy tanks the bullet can travel through

Heal - Heals the player by 1 health point

Full Heal - Heals the player to their current maximum health

Health Up - Increases the player's max number of health points by 1

Treads - Increases the player's movement speed