Captain Beard Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Oh yeah... my advice: Guide those shots, people! And don't run and hide every time a tank shoots at you. Remember: if you destroy the tank, their shot is also destroyed. It's often easier (at least early on) to hit enemy tanks when they're coming straight for you, guns a-blazin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-in-NJ Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 One thing I've noticed -- if your cannons become damaged, only every third press of the fire button will actually fire a shot. However, if you manage to hit something, the next press will work also. So, if you can manage to hit a tank or its missile every time you fire once your cannons are damaged, it'll be as though you've had no damage done to them at all. Love this game, I don't have the cart but I've got it on the Anthology for PC (for which I paid 89 cents new!) and the emulation is spot-on, and I have no problems whatsoever using an analog joystick on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godzillajoe Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 My advice: Stick and move like a boxer. Use the radar to fire off a shot before you can actually see the enemy tank and try to guide the shot as you sweep across the screen. Do a complete circle and try it again until you get them Be aggressive. As previously mentioned, you can shoot the enemy missiles or get the tank before the missile gets you There's no shame in running. Limit your fighting in the rain (you're slower) or in any conditions you're not comfortable in. Use the radar to get the enemy behind you and move forward until conditions improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lauren Tyler Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Well late but better late than never. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toymailman Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Shot a few more tanks, but can't seem to get to the next patch level. The enemy starts shooting crazy fast. 58 tanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Managed to get past the fourth squadron! 55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deteacher Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 39 tanks in 3d 13h. Didn't have much time to play this week. Life's been busy, to say the least. I might get to squeeze one more in before the deadline. I really like this game! Great choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Zeptari Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 my 1st try.. havn't played this one in a while.. only 18 kills. those guys are really tricky! -rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godzillajoe Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Made it to 47. Still have a few hours. Though after meeting some peeps tonight at the bar, I doubt I'll beat it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaRoss Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 32 so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 (edited) Gettin' better... 68 A few tips: Back-up! If you back straight up with the enemy out in front of you, he cannot shoot you - he'll be too far out of range, and will spend his time trying to catch back up to you. This is a great way to ride out snow storms, or nighttime (if you don't have the hang of using the radar for aiming). It also works if your treads are damaged. Back-up for awhile, then move forward and shoot, and back-up again. You can usually keep away from the other tank, and might be able to take a few of them out. As others have said - use the radar! You can hit as many tanks at night or in fog as you can in the day. Just fire a shot, and move the joystick back and forth rapidly to keep the enemy tank dot straight above the center of the radar. Especially in the early levels, this works great! If the enemy shoots at you, remember: out of sight, out of mind. As soon as his shot is off screen, it's harmless. Backing up will give you more time to react, and shoot his shots if necessary. In the snow, or if your radar and video are knocked out, move forward while turning constantly (joystick held at 45° either left or right), and keep firing. Odds are they won't hit you, and once in awhile you'll hit one of them. It may keep you alive long enough to earn an extra tank. Rain gives you an advantage, since it bogs both tanks down a little bit, and makes aiming more precise. Snow is just the opposite. It's almost better to just avoid the other tank until the snow clears. Edited June 28, 2007 by Nathan Strum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theKLT Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaRoss Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 44 now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The MindMaster Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 75 tanks. I know it doesn't count, I got bored while waiting on the next game. Wish I would have had more time with this one I could have scored higher, but there's this thing called work.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze_ro Posted June 29, 2007 Author Share Posted June 29, 2007 Well, that's the end of this week's competition. I hope everyone enjoyed Robot Tank! Join us again next time for some PAL action! --Zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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