Panzer Knights is a single-player, story-driven tank shooter where you, a German Tank Commander, lead your platoon of tanks across Europe circa WWII. Experience battles spanning the entire war as you strategize, battle, and best your enemies!
You steer with WASD and aim the main gun with the mouse. Factors like angled armor, penetration mechanics, and locational damage modeling create a relatively realistic tank combat experience, striking a balance between simulation depth and accessibility.
Managing and upgrading your five-person crew is crucial. Each crew member has unique stats and abilities that you can improve over time, such as faster reload speeds, increased durability, or access to special support abilities. Progressing through the campaign allows you to unlock new crew members and tanks, providing meaningful long-term progression.
Missions present diverse objective-based scenarios, such as breaking through defensive lines or protecting key positions. Succeeding requires carefully planning your approach, utilizing your crew's abilities, and dynamically adapting your tactics to each challenge. This encourages strategic thinking beyond just raw firepower.
Support mechanics add further depth, letting you call in artillery strikes, request supply drops, and perform on-the-field repairs. These abilities allow you to react to changing battlefield conditions and provide a sense of tactical flexibility.