Tank Force (4 Players) hits different when it boots instantly in your browser. Released in 1991 on the Arcade, this retro classic from Namco is ready the second you press start — no downloads, no setup.
Hamster Corporation also released the game as part of their Arcade Archives series for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in January 2023. Tank Force is a 1991 multidirectional shooter video game developed and published by Namco for arcades.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Insert Coin | V | Select |
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| Action | Keyboard | Arcade input |
|---|---|---|
| Move | · · · · | Joystick (8-way) |
| Button 1 | · | Button 1 |
| Button 2 | · | Button 2 |
| Button 3 | · | Button 3 |
| Start | · | Start |
| Insert Coin | · | Select |
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The Story Behind Tank Force (4 Players)
is a 1991 multidirectional shooter video game developed and published by Namco for arcades. It was released only in Japan in December 1991. It was designed by Yutaka Kounoe, whose works include Dig Dug, Lucky & Wild, and Point Blank.
The game is a sequel to Namco's Battle City (1985), itself a successor to Tank Battalion (1980). In 2017, the two-player version was re-released for the Nintendo Switch as part of the Namco Museum compilation. Hamster Corporation also released the game as part of their Arcade Archives series for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in January 2023.
How Tank Force (4 Players) Plays
Hamster Corporation also released the game as part of their Arcade Archives series for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in January 2023. is a 1991 multidirectional shooter video game developed and published by Namco for arcades. It was designed by Yutaka Kounoe, whose works include Dig Dug, Lucky & Wild, and Point Blank.
The game is a sequel to Namco's Battle City (1985), itself a successor to Tank Battalion (1980). The players cannot destroy their own headquarters walls, when one player shoots another they will be pushed back. The enemies also roll into view from the top of the screen instead of just appearing and can also enter from the left and right sides.
Why Players Still Load It Up
In 2017, the two-player version was re-released for the Nintendo Switch as part of the Namco Museum compilation. The game is a sequel to Namco's Battle City (1985), itself a successor to Tank Battalion (1980). is a 1991 multidirectional shooter video game developed and published by Namco for arcades.
Hamster Corporation also released the game as part of their Arcade Archives series for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in January 2023. In his review for Namco Museum on the Nintendo Switch, Damien McFerran of Nintendo Life said that Tank Force made for an odd inclusion due to its obscurity, describing it as "Pac-Man with tanks and destructible environments". Game Machine reported that Tank Force was the fourth most-popular arcade game of February 1992.
Tank Force (4 Players) — Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play Tank Force (4 Players) online for free?
Absolutely. The full game loads in the player at the top of this page and runs right in your browser — no installs, no plugins, no waiting.
Do I need a controller to play Tank Force (4 Players)?
No. Keyboard controls work out of the box (see the controls panel), and any USB or Bluetooth gamepad is detected automatically.
Who developed Tank Force (4 Players)?
Development was handled by Namco, with Namco publishing the release.
Where can I buy the original Tank Force (4 Players)?
See the "Other Places You Can Get This Game" section below the article for legitimate places to buy real-world versions.