World of Tanks
Main Game
RELEASED
7.7
Apr 12, 2011
PC (Microsoft Windows)byWargaming.net
Overview:|
This free-to-play vehicular combat game, released in 2011, drops you into team-based military conflicts using historical armored vehicles. The core loop involves strategic action where you must destroy enemy tanks or capture a base to win, utilizing mechanics like shell ricochets and module damage. It blends shooter action with simulator and strategy elements across stunning locales, supported by an ever-expanding roster of tanks.
This is a free-to-play, team-based vehicular combat experience that places players directly into the driver's seat of historical armored fighting vehicles. Released in 2011 for PC (Microsoft Windows), the game blends elements of the Shooter, Simulator, Strategy, and Arcade genres into large-scale military conflicts.
The core premise involves players selecting a single armored vehicle from an ever-expanding roster of historical designs and deploying onto a variety of stunning, detailed battlegrounds. Success hinges on coordinated team play, tactical positioning, and mastering the unique characteristics of your chosen machine.
Core Gameplay and Mechanics
Matches revolve around achieving victory either by completely eliminating the opposing team or by successfully capturing a designated base location, depending on the specific game mode in play. Players control their vehicle’s movement, aiming, and firing systems, while tactical communication with teammates is facilitated through typed chat, voice communication, and a set of preset tactical commands visible only to the allied squad.
The simulation aspect is supported by several key mechanics that influence combat outcomes:
- Shell Ricochets: Understanding armor angles and shell trajectory is crucial for penetrating enemy defenses.
- Module Damage: Targeting specific components of enemy tanks, such as engines or ammunition racks, can disable or cripple their combat effectiveness.
- Camouflage: Utilizing terrain and vehicle concealment mechanics plays a significant role in maintaining tactical advantage and avoiding detection.
What makes this vehicular combat unique?
The game distinguishes itself by focusing exclusively on armored warfare across several historical eras, offering a unique blend of fast-paced action typical of shooters and the deliberate, calculated decision-making required in strategic simulations. The atmosphere is enhanced by orchestral scores accompanying the intense, team-focused battles.
How is the combat structured?
Players are dropped onto randomized maps where strategic deployment and movement are as vital as accurate shooting. The atmosphere is characterized by large-scale military engagements set across diverse, spectacular locales, demanding constant awareness of the battlefield layout and the positions of both allies and adversaries.
What content is available in this main title?
As a main title, the core experience is accessible without mandatory purchases. The game features substantial content additions through expansions that build upon the existing framework of vehicles and battlegrounds. There are currently no remakes or remasters of this specific title available.
Game Details
Primary Name: World of Tanks
Alternative Names:
坦克世界 (Chinese title)
Mundo dos tanques (Portuguese title)
Welt der Panzer (German title)
WoT (Acronym)
Мир Танков (WG) (Russian title)
wgcs_api.exe (Windows Executable)
Type: Main Game
Series: World of Tanks
Developer: Wargaming.net
Publisher: Wargaming.net
Engine: BigWorld
Release Information
Release Date: Apr 12, 2011
Genres & Themes
Genres: Shooter, Simulator, Strategy, Arcade
Themes: Non-fiction, Warfare, Action
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Game Modes
Perspective: First person
Player Modes: Single-player
Game Modes: Multiplayer, Massively Multiplayer Online (MMO)
Age Ratings
ESRB:T (Teen)
PEGI:7+
The content of this game is suitable for persons aged 7 years and over only. It contains: Violence that is not shown but is implied This game allows the player to interact with other players ONLINE
CERO:A (All Ages)
USK:12+
GRAC:12+
Suitable for ages 12 and up. Contains mild non-realistic violence and online multiplayer interactions.
ACB:PG (Parental Guidance)
Mild animated violence and online multiplayer features. Recommended for younger audiences with parental guidance.
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