BattleTanx series rereleasing on N64 | Retro Gaming News 24/7 (www.retronews.com)
from ktec@lemmy.zip to retrogaming@lemmy.world on 21 Nov 09:12
https://lemmy.zip/post/26673150

Retro publisher Limited Run Games is bringing back BattleTanx and its sequel, BattleTanx: Global Assault, to the Nintendo 64 console. Originally released in the USA, these games are known for their over-the-top action and destruction which captured a cult following when they hit shelves.


Do you remember playing BattleTanx? What do you think about its return to the market?

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Spacehooks@reddthat.com on 21 Nov 09:44 next collapse

The ads for this game on TV were hilarious. I remember playing this all the time. Wonder why they are releasing now? They gonna pull a battlezone and make a new game?

Pechente@feddit.org on 21 Nov 13:18 collapse

Could be because the Analogue 3D comes out soon which might increase the N64 player base.

Spacehooks@reddthat.com on 22 Nov 07:09 collapse

Oh never heard of it. I didn’t know people still use those things. I’d be too afraid it will break.

LunarLoony@lemmy.sdf.org on 21 Nov 10:08 next collapse

BattleTanx is extremely naff, but I always have a good time with it. I grew up with the PlayStation version, which runs ridiculously slowly; N64, on the other hand, feels a bit too fast!

RightHandOfIkaros@lemmy.world on 21 Nov 10:32 next collapse

I actually tried to purchase this IP from its current owner (at the time about 8 or so years ago), who IIRC used to be a CFO or some other financial executive at 3DO. He was a nice guy, but we didn’t agree on the value of the IP.

I think its really strange that they are only re-releasing on exactly the same platform. I can only imagine this means all the source code is completely lost, and the IP owner has no interest in selling or something.

I think a remaster with online multiplayer could be a lot of fun. Like the arcade version of World of Tanks.

aeronmelon@lemmy.world on 21 Nov 12:01 next collapse

I can only imagine this means all the source code is completely lost

Another case for emulation as preservation. The hardware to play the games will eventually be lost.

HiddenTower@lemmy.world on 21 Nov 15:04 collapse

Is love to hear more about the negotiation process.

aeronmelon@lemmy.world on 21 Nov 12:03 next collapse

I remember the first game having janky controls and being generally unfun.

I also remember Global Assault basically fixing every problem I had with the first game and being an absolute blast to play.

Freefall@lemmy.world on 21 Nov 12:45 next collapse

Must capture the enemy Queenlord!

Just put it on the switch and/or steam! My old group of friends that played it would so go for it again, it would be a blast!

M600@lemmy.world on 21 Nov 13:04 next collapse

I played this a lot with my best friend growing up. I have fading memories of playing this all night during sleepovers.

It’s really cool to see this.

NOT_RICK@lemmy.world on 21 Nov 14:12 collapse

I still remember the cheat codes. I had so much fun playing GA with my friends. Time sure does fly.

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