World Destruction League: Thunder Tanks PS1 box art

PlayStation · Action

World Destruction League: Thunder Tanks

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SystemPlayStation
Released2000
GenreAction
DeveloperStudio 3DO
PublisherThe 3DO Company
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

World Destruction League: Thunder Tanks is an action game released in 2000 for the PlayStation, developed by Studio 3DO and published by The 3DO Company.

It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon.

World Destruction League: Thunder Tanks supports up to 2 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 PS1 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing World Destruction League: Thunder Tanks 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.

World Destruction League: Thunder Tanks gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

World Destruction League: Thunder Tanks cheats & codes

19 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Infinite Health800DF654 0208
Infinite 3 Way Missile (On Pick Up)800DF67C 0009
Infinite Lightning (On Pick Up)800DF67E 0009
Infinite Guided Missile (On Pick Up)800DF680 0009
Infinite Regeneration (On Pick Up)800DF682 0009
Infinite Mines (On Pick Up)800DF684 0009

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World Destruction League: Thunder Tanks walkthroughs & guides

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World Destruction League: Thunder Tanks FAQ

When did World Destruction League: Thunder Tanks come out on the PS1?

World Destruction League: Thunder Tanks was released for the PlayStation in 2000.

Who made World Destruction League: Thunder Tanks?

It was developed by Studio 3DO and published by The 3DO Company.

Is World Destruction League: Thunder Tanks multiplayer?

Yes. World Destruction League: Thunder Tanks supports up to 2 players.

How long does World Destruction League: Thunder Tanks take to play?

As an action game, World Destruction League: Thunder Tanks 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 World Destruction League: Thunder Tanks 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.

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