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Iron Tank
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1988 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Shooter |
| Developer | SNK |
| Publisher | SNK |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Iron Tank is a shoot 'em up released in 1988 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by SNK. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Iron Tank: The Invasion of Normandy. It blends shoot 'em up and shooter elements.
It landed about 3 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1988 include Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario Bros. 2 and Final Fantasy II.
SNK also made P.O.W.: Prisoners of War, Alpha Mission and Baseball Stars for the NES.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Iron Tank is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Iron Tank cheats & codes
25 codes on file (Game Genie, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Super Strong Tank | SLUVKESO |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | OIOGIIPA
SXUKTKVK |
| Start With 1 Life | OIOGIIPA
AAUKGGZA |
| Start With 6 Lives | OIOGIIPA
IAUKGGZA |
| Start With 9 Lives | OIOGIIPA
AAUKGGZE |
Iron Tank walkthroughs & guides
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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.
Iron Tank FAQ
When did Iron Tank come out on the NES?
Iron Tank was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988.
Who made Iron Tank?
It was developed by SNK.
Is Iron Tank multiplayer?
No. Iron Tank is a single-player game.
How long does Iron Tank take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Iron Tank typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Iron Tank 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.