
Battle City
Namco's 1985 tank combat game featuring cooperative two-player mode. Defend your eagle base while destroying enemy tanks across 35 stages with upgradable weapons and destructible environments.
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About This Game
Pioneered the 'tank shooter' genre with dual-stick controls (one player moves, the other aims/fires in co-op mode).
Includes a level editor allowing players to design custom stages - one of the earliest NES games with this feature.
Features distinct enemy tank types (Basic, Armored, Fast, and Super Tanks) each with unique behaviors and point values.
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