Garry Kitchen's Battletank NES box art

Nintendo Entertainment System · Shooter

Garry Kitchen's Battletank

SystemNintendo Entertainment System
Released1990
GenreShooter
DeveloperAbsolute Entertainment
PublisherAbsolute Entertainment
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesBattletank
LegacyDeep cut

Garry Kitchen's Battletank is a shooter released in 1990 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Absolute Entertainment.

It landed about 5 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1990 include Final Fantasy III, Dr. Mario and Mega Man 3.

It is part of the Battletank series. The series also appears on other systems with Super Battletank (SNES) and Super Battletank (Genesis). Absolute Entertainment also made Star Trek: The Next Generation for the NES.

Garry Kitchen's Battletank is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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've played the NES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Garry Kitchen's Battletank is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Garry Kitchen's Battletank gameplay screenshot on NES
In-game screenshot (NES)

Garry Kitchen's Battletank cheats & codes

37 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Infinite AmmoSLXTEEVS
Start With Half 150mm AmmoTOVZIAZL
Start With Double 150mm AmmoLVVZIAZL
Start With More Wire Guided ShellsZUVXTAPA
Start With Max Wire Guided ShellsLVVXTAPA
Start With More Smoke ShellsZUNXAAPA

See all Garry Kitchen's Battletank cheats

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Playing NES games today

NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.

Garry Kitchen's Battletank FAQ

When did Garry Kitchen's Battletank come out on the NES?

Garry Kitchen's Battletank was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990.

Who made Garry Kitchen's Battletank?

It was developed by Absolute Entertainment.

Is Garry Kitchen's Battletank multiplayer?

No. Garry Kitchen's Battletank is a single-player game.

How long does Garry Kitchen's Battletank take to play?

As a shooter, Garry Kitchen's Battletank 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.

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.

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