Iron Tank

Iron Tank is underrated. Seriously. As a kid I don't know how I over looked this title.



My Grandfather served in World War II, in the Pacific Theatre of Operations. He knew plenty about the war, not just about Japan but Europe as well. Like most old people he shared his life stories and from that I learned plenty about the war. Probably more so than other children my age.



The stories inspired my interest in war. I played with army men and tanks and jeeps but on a higher level than other children. Videogames dealing with war always captured my interest. 1942, 1943, Land Sea Air Squad, Ikari Warriors, Commando, Guerrilla War, Sky Shark, the list goes on and on...



Then a few months ago I rediscovered Iron Tank. As a child I know I'd have thoroughly loved this game. A functional tank. Enemies abound. Lush landscape! Awesome music!



As a kid you could find all of my war toys in my mother's plants. The 3rd Infantry division would secure the Nativity scene under the Christmas tree while the armored divisions rained fire down onto Santa's Village. The train would help facilitate troop and weapon movement.



Iron Tank reminds me of this. It looks like a toy. Toy tanks toy soldiers and even plastic scenery. Rescue hostages. Communicate on the radio. Win the war!



Iron Tank is fun.