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'''TNK III''' (titled '''T.A.N.K.''' in Japan and on the computer releases) is a [[1985]] top-view [[shooter|shoot-'em-up]] [[arcade]] game by [[SNK]]. The player commands a tank that can fire machine guns and cannons to destroy any opposition en route to the player's destination, passing enemy infantry, missiles, tanks, and gun emplacements on the way. Scattered around the game are power-ups that can be retrieved.
'''TNK III''' (titled '''T.A.N.K.''' in Japan and on the computer releases) is a [[1985]] top-view [[shooter|shoot-'em-up]] [[arcade]] game by [[SNK]]. The player commands a tank that can fire machine guns and cannons to destroy any opposition en route to the player's destination, passing enemy infantry, missiles, tanks, and gun emplacements on the way. Scattered around the game are power-ups that can be retrieved.


This game features the first appearance of Ralf Jones, (changed to Paul in the international releases) predating his appearance in [[Ikari Warriors]]. This game also predates Ikari Warriors in its use of a rotary joystick.
This game features the first appearance of Ralf Jones, (changed to Paul in the international releases) predating his appearance in [[Ikari Warriors]]. This game also predates Ikari Warriors in its use of a rotary joystick.


Versions for home computers were released by [[Ocean Software]] for the [[ZX Spectrum]], [[Commodore 64]], and [[Amstrad CPC]] in 1987. A sequel was also released for the [[Famicom]] titled ''[[Great Tank]]'' (titled ''[[Iron Tank]]'' for the international release on the NES.)  In 2011, this game was recreated for play on the [[PSP]] through the [[PlayStation Network]].
Versions for home computers were released by [[Ocean Software]] for the [[ZX Spectrum]], [[Commodore 64]], and [[Amstrad CPC]] in 1987. A sequel was also released for the [[Famicom]] titled ''[[Great Tank]]'' (titled ''[[Iron Tank]]'' for the international release on the NES.)  In 2011, this game was recreated for play on the [[PSP]] through the [[PlayStation Network]].
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File:TNK III ARC screen.png|Game play
File:TNK III ARC screen.png|Game play
File:TANK CPC box.jpg|Computer box
File:TANK CPC box.jpg|Computer box
File:TNK III ARC marquee.jpg|Arcade Marquee
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Latest revision as of 18:17, 24 January 2022

Box artwork for TNK III.
Box artwork for TNK III.
TNK III
Developer(s)SNK
Publisher(s)SNK
Year released1985
System(s)Arcade, Commodore 64/128, Amstrad CPC, Sinclair ZX Spectrum, PlayStation Portable
SeriesArcade Archives
Genre(s)Shooter
ModesSingle player
Rating(s)ESRB TeenPEGI Ages 12+
Arcade Archives T.N.K III
Developer(s)SNK
Publisher(s)Hamster Corporation
Year released2019
System(s)Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4
Rating(s)CERO Ages 12 and upESRB Everyone 10+PEGI Ages 7+Parental Guidance
LinksTNK III ChannelSearchSearch

TNK III (titled T.A.N.K. in Japan and on the computer releases) is a 1985 top-view shoot-'em-up arcade game by SNK. The player commands a tank that can fire machine guns and cannons to destroy any opposition en route to the player's destination, passing enemy infantry, missiles, tanks, and gun emplacements on the way. Scattered around the game are power-ups that can be retrieved.

This game features the first appearance of Ralf Jones, (changed to Paul in the international releases) predating his appearance in Ikari Warriors. This game also predates Ikari Warriors in its use of a rotary joystick.

Versions for home computers were released by Ocean Software for the ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, and Amstrad CPC in 1987. A sequel was also released for the Famicom titled Great Tank (titled Iron Tank for the international release on the NES.) In 2011, this game was recreated for play on the PSP through the PlayStation Network.

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