Tank Universal 2 Demo

Although there are more than enough shooters on the market at the moment, regardless of whether they are any good or not, developers can always bring something new to the table. It’s not easy to innovate in this day and age, but the process is certainly simplified by all the helpful tools that have been developed in the last couple of years.

Tank Universal 2 may not look like much at a first glance, probably because the graphics hint at a pre-2000 release date, but that’s actually by design. However, you’ll quickly notice that the gameplay is very modern in many regards, and it’s also very addictive for some reason. Even if all you do is drive around a mostly barren field of naked polygons, there’s something exciting about the whole thing.

To begin with, the story is pretty weird, but it can draw you in from the first few minutes, at least if you are a sci-fi fan. It all takes place in a digital world, which is actually a huge slab of terrain floating away in the void. The Resistance is holding on to the metropolis, which seems to be at one end of this world, while unknown forces hold the other half. Naturally, an invasion strikes the metropolis, and you play an active role in its defense.

Most of the scenarios you’ll be undertaking have multiple objectives, but the gameplay does not change all that much. Whether you have to actively search for enemies or just defend a certain position, everything comes down to how well you can shoot your cannon. Speaking of which, there are many ways to improve your tank, and there are power-ups that can come in handy as well.

Some of them allow you to boost your speed over relatively short distances, and you can even stack more of them in order to gain a bigger boost. Most power-ups are the same way, but they provide you with different bonuses. The enemies you destroy always drop more power-ups for you to use, so it’s shouldn’t difficult to always have at least one activated.

In the end, Tank Universal 2 is an improved version of the first game, as every sequel should be. However, the gameplay is certainly much better, at least if you can stand the lack of diversity in the environment. Note: You can support the developer by participating in the game's Kickstarter campaign.