BattleTanx: Global Assault Deep cut
Nintendo 64 · Action
BattleTanx
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| System | Nintendo 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Action |
| Developer | The 3DO Company |
| Publisher | The 3DO Company |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Battle Tanx |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 6 |
Released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998, BattleTanx is an action game developed by The 3DO Company.
It landed about 2 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 1998 include The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, 1080° Snowboarding and Mario Party. Among the 23 N64 action games in our database, it ranks #11 by legacy score.
It is part of the Battle Tanx series; on the N64 you can also try BattleTanx: Global Assault. The 3DO Company also made Army Men: Air Attack, Army Men: Sarge's Heroes and Army Men: Sarge's Heroes 2 for the N64.
BattleTanx supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the N64 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
What playing BattleTanx is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
BattleTanx cheats & codes
143 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Activator 1 P1 | D03C4D84 0000 |
|---|---|
| Activator 2 P1 | D03C4D85 0000 |
| Dual Activator P1 | D13C4D84 0000 |
| Can Choose Your Gang In Campaign | 8012579A 0001 |
| Have Storm Ravens Gang | 80135773 0001 |
| Invincible | 80135763 0001 |
BattleTanx walkthroughs & guides
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BattleTanx FAQ
When did BattleTanx come out on the N64?
BattleTanx was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1998.
Who made BattleTanx?
It was developed by The 3DO Company.
Is BattleTanx multiplayer?
Yes. BattleTanx supports up to 4 players.
How long does BattleTanx take to play?
As an action game, BattleTanx typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about BattleTanx on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.