Panzer Tactics DS
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| Developer(s) | Sproing Interactive Media |
| Publisher(s) | DS
Windows, iOS
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| Platform(s) | Nintendo DS, Windows |
| Release date(s) | DS
Windows, iOS
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| Genre(s) | Turn-based tactics |
| Mode(s) | Single player, 1-4 Multiplayer |
| Distribution | Nintendo DS game card, download |
Panzer Tactics DS is a turn-based tactical video game for the Nintendo DS developed by Sproing Interactive Media. It was released in North America on November 7, 2007. On March 6 2014, bitComposer Games announced Panzer Tactics HD, the official HD remake for PC and iPad.[2] The HD version was released on May 22, 2014.
Gameplay
Panzer Tactics DS is set in World War II. The game includes three campaigns: German, Russian, and Allied, with 10 missions plus one bonus mission each. In addition to single player, the DS version also has Nintendo Wi-fi Connection, wireless, and hotseat multiplayer.
Completing optional mission objectives unlocks bonus missions and other tactical enhancements. The game includes over 20 special attacks and 150 land, sea, and air units. There are 10 multiplayer maps of various sizes played over 14 different types of terrain. Different battle animations for all units and a wide range of special effects, explosions, and weather effects are displayed.
The Nintendo Wi-fi Connection and wireless multiplayer allow for up to four players per game, while hotseat mode allows two players on the same Nintendo DS. An online ladder system tracks high scores.
Reception
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Panzer Tactics DS received mixed reviews overall. IGN praised the single player campaigns, but criticized the multiplayer modes.[3] Game Revolution also praised the single player mode, calling it a "deep, rewarding experience", while saying that the game had "awkward mutliplayer issues."[4] Review aggregator sites Metacritic and Game Rankings rate Panzer Tactics DS at 67/100 and 70% respectively.[5][6]
Panzer Tactics HD
Panzer Tactics HD was well received with critic scores reaching up to 80%. Softpedia rated the game 6.5 out of 10 praising its solid turn-based system and the classic battle choices it offers, while at the same time criticizing the limited context and some UI issues.[7] The German gaming magazine GameStar praised the well programmed interaction between artillery, airplanes and infantry and rated Panzer Tactics HD 80 out of 100.[8] The game is recurringly criticized for not not offering enough guidance to ease players into the complexity of the game.[9] Publisher bitComposer Games reacted to the feedback by releasing so called "Intelligence Reports" that are supposed to gradually explain specific aspects of the game.[10]