Re: More Game Identification

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From: seani
Date: Sun, 07 Aug 2005 01:31

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On Sun, 07 Aug 2005 02:07:48 +0100, seani wrote:

> Bit of a tall order.
> 
> About 2/3 years ago, I read a review complete with screenshots in one of
> the popular games/pc magazines. As I recall, play took place on an
> semi-isometric grid that looked a bit like marble madness in places,
> scrolling as you went.
> 
> The player controlled a small tank, and it looked as if there were other
> tanks, defences and obstacles to overcome. Quite stylish, slightly "Tron"y
> graphics, and it looked as if it would be decent retro fun.
> 
> So:
> 
> a) Does anyone have any idea what the game may have been?
> 
> b) Was it ever released, and could I get hold of it?
> 

Just to add, it isn't Tanktics.

The nearest I can get to the look of the games is:

http://www.kmlager.com/albums/album19/alien8.png
http://www.worldofescher.com/gallery/A23L.html

but as I say, the graphics, although simple any stylised where very nicely
done. ISTR that the main tank was quite small and that visibility on the
terrain played a part.

Not turn-based, but arcade(y)

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