323:. The arcade sequence presents a menu of tank functions; a gun turret, shell loading, firing and navigational buttons. Only one function can be used at a time; in order to drive the tank, the player has to use the navigational buttons to manoeuvre. If the tank becomes under attack, the gun turret or shell-firing mode must be activated for self-defence. Both the arcade sequence and tank controlling is optional, however, and is not required to finish the game.
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was "undoubtedly one of the most enjoyable wargames ever" and heralded its originality and playability. Irving, however, criticised its authenticity; stating that the game was lacking in both "elusive quality" and atmosphere. Rook found that the developers' intention of attempting to "marry strategy
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