Tanks for the memories
Here’s a blast from the past, quite literally. Retro fans Hamster have dug out another old school SNK arcade game for re-release, as this week sees 1985 shmupTNK IIImade available for download on PS4 and Nintendo Switch.
Originally released in arcades during SNK’s fledgling period,TNK IIIis a free-movement top-down shmup that sees players pilot a fearsome tank through a warzone, taking out infantry, gun encampments and other heavy metal monstrosities en route to each stage’s conclusion. The vehicle is armed with standard machine gun fire as well a a limited number of rockets.
TNK IIIwas essentially a variant on Capcom’s popularCommando, released the same year, and a precursor to SNK’s ownIkari Warriors, which would follow in 1986.TNK IIIwould receive numerous home computer ports under the less confusing moniker ofT.A.N.K. and would even see a loose sequel on the NES in the form ofIron Tank.you may check out a video below courtesy of YouTuberRetroMGV
TNK IIIis available for download now on PS4 in Japan and Nintendo Switch worldwide.
