Battletank
Battletank is a tank action game released by Absolute Entertainment in 1990 for the NES. Players control a military tank navigating through top-down battlefield environments, tasked with destroying enemy formations and obstacles across multiple challenging stages. The gameplay focuses on moving and aiming the tank's cannon to eliminate targets while avoiding enemy fire. Controls allow players to move the tank in eight directions and adjust gun elevation, providing tactical positioning during combat. The game features progressively difficult levels with varying enemy layouts and terrain obstacles, requiring players to manage movement and firepower strategically. Each stage presents new challenges with different enemy types and defensive structures. Success depends on both quick reflexes and careful planning of each engagement.
- Developer
- Absolute Entertainment
- Released
- 1990
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 1P
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 (1.2K)
- Last updated
Battletank Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Battletank on our in-browser NES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Battletank Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Battletank on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Battletank" NES longplay 1990
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Battletank released?
Battletank was released in 1990 for the NES.
Who developed Battletank?
Battletank was developed by Absolute Entertainment, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Battletank support?
Battletank is a single-player Action game for the NES.
What type of game is Battletank?
Battletank is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Battletank for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Battletank runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Battletank in the browser?
No. Battletank streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Battletank?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does Battletank work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Battletank this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Battletank. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
