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Flying Tank Review: Arcade-Style Shooter with Customizable Combat

by David Peroutka

โ˜…4.6
IOSAdventure Games
Flying Tank delivers polished horizontal shoot-'em-up action with extensive weapon customization and boss battles. The game targets mobile gamers seeking substantial, premium arcade experiences without microtransactions.

Detailed Review

Flying Tank represents a premium horizontal shoot-'em-up experience on iOS, developed by David Peroutka under the Hexage label known for quality mobile titles. The game positions itself in the niche of substantial arcade-style shooters that prioritize complete gameplay experiences over freemium models, offering 24 missions across three distinct factions with unique adversaries and boss encounters. The core gameplay revolves around aerial combat with customizable tanks featuring unique special abilities. Players can equip varied weapons and bombs, utilizing systems like Bullet-Time and Overdrive alongside 30+ upgrades and drone companions. Mission structure provides progressive difficulty curves, while the arsenal system allows for strategic loadout customization based on enemy types and boss patterns. Controller and keyboard support expands playstyle options beyond touch controls. User experience benefits from polished visual presentation and smooth performance across supported iOS devices. The interface maintains clarity during intense combat scenarios, with upgrade menus organized for straightforward progression. Real-world usage shows sessions typically lasting 15-30 minutes per mission, with longer engagement through unlock progression and difficulty challenges. The control scheme adapts well to both casual and dedicated play sessions. User feedback consistently praises the game's production values and gameplay depth, with reviewer ADabuser27 (2025-05-09) noting Hexage's reputation for 'AMAZING' visuals and soundtracks. Multiple reviews mention satisfaction with the premium purchase model, though Ringostarsky (2025-02-07) initially requested controller support (since implemented). Some players like Julianshae12 (2025-06-05) reported minor confusion regarding mechanics like tank repair, while Johnnycrit (2025-01-31) noted relatively short completion time despite overall enjoyment. The game excels in delivering a complete, polished shmup experience with substantial content and customization, though its linear mission structure may limit replayability for some players. Ideal for enthusiasts of the genre seeking a premium mobile title without predatory monetization, though those preferring endless or randomly generated content might find the experience somewhat constrained after completion.

Key Features

  • โ€ข24 mission campaign with progressive difficulty across three distinct enemy factions and environments
  • โ€ขCustomizable tank loadouts with unique special abilities and 30+ upgrade options including drones and power-ups
  • โ€ขSix main bosses with 18+ boss encounters requiring strategic weapon selection and pattern recognition
  • โ€ขBullet-Time and Overdrive systems providing tactical combat options during intense enemy engagements
  • โ€ขFull Bluetooth controller and keyboard support enabling preferred control methods beyond touchscreen
  • โ€ขPremium purchase model with all content available immediately without microtransactions or energy systems

Why Users Love It

Polished production values
Substantial customization options

Perfect for: Mobile gamers seeking premium arcade shooters with depth

Screenshots

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User Reviews

Julianshae12
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Jun 5, 2025

Cool game. Surprised more people donโ€™t play it. I canโ€™t figure out how to repair my primary tank but itโ€™s cool. Good graphics Cool game. Surprised more people donโ€™t play it. I canโ€™t figure out how to repair my primary tank but itโ€™s cool.

ADabuser27
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May 9, 2025

if itโ€™s hexage releasing a mobile game you can be sure itโ€™s gonna look AMAZING and have a really good soundtrack as well. these games donโ€™t follow recent trends of being trash-ware that copies everything else popular at the moment. flying tank is a great arcade game! hexage always strikes it right if itโ€™s hexage releasing a mobile game you can be sure itโ€™s gonna look AMAZING and have a really good soundtrack as well. these games donโ€™t follow recent trends of being trash-ware that copies everything else popular at the moment. flying tank is a great arcade game!

Climbingair
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Mar 25, 2024

I really admire what the developers have done here. There is some real depth to the strategy involved before you ever fly the ship in terms of weaponry and ships. The graphics are imaginative and have some wonderful secondary animations that really give life to the world. Itโ€™s a very well-crafted game. A shoot em up with strategy I really admire what the developers have done here. There is some real depth to the strategy involved before you ever fly the ship in terms of weaponry and ships. The graphics are imaginative and have some wonderful secondary animations that really give life to the world. Itโ€™s a very well-crafted game.

LILXMILL
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Mar 22, 2024

growing up Iโ€™ve always loved this guys games if not the whole of hexage believe it or not but you guys are the reason I want to design games have my own company the music the art the sounds and fun story but most of the beauty of itโ€™s gunplay will always have me in awe keep up the great work man and please donโ€™t take another hiatus on me love you guys honest revie real person btw growing up Iโ€™ve always loved this guys games if not the whole of hexage believe it or not but you guys are the reason I want to design games have my own company the music the art the sounds and fun story but most of the beauty of itโ€™s gunplay will always have me in awe keep up the great work man and please donโ€™t take another hiatus on me love you guys

Joshua D.
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Mar 22, 2024

I didnโ€™t know what to think when I first downloaded this game except that the graphics and premise looked quite slick. But, after acclimating myself to the controls and gameplay I have to say that I thoroughly enjoy this title and highly recommend it. โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” It takes a bit to get used to the controls in my opinion. I still have the issue of having my finger cover where I press to shoot. And often times I activate the secondary weapon when I mean to activate the primary and vice versa. Yet, none of that really bugs me enough or detracts enough from just how cool I believe the aesthetics, sound design, premise and rad gameplay truly is in my opinion. Whoever designed and thought up this title really gets science-fiction/sci-fi horror. They also have big time skills and talent in creating video games I believe. โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” Certain facets of the controls or gameplay may intimidate or frustrate you in the beginning. Still, I thoroughly recommend you keep plugging along because, man, I think this game is fun as heck and absolutely worth the current sale $9.99 Deluxe upgrade (way better than constant micro-transactions and Iโ€™m eternally grateful to the dev. for offering a one-time purchase, thank you.) โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” Also, that tank, theโ€ฆuh, Tegra Vengador (I probably misspelled that horribly), but that tank is my favorite and when upgraded a lot, a total beast of a machine, Iโ€™ve found. Many, many thanks to the developer of this video game for putting what I believe is a heavy amount of passion and skill into this exhilarating IP and for giving me such a fun and wholly unique experience. I just dig science-fiction video games done correctly and with flair like this so very much. Thanks again and God bless you and your loved ones. โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” iPhone 13 Pro Max iOS 17.4 โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€” Oh, and, Iโ€™d be remiss if I didnโ€™t mention how well done and neat I believe the story of the game is as well. To me itโ€™s quite engaging and fun to read and see the great stills. If Hollyweird wasnโ€™t such a defunct, DEI/ESG cesspool today. Well, I would say that the creator of this game and story could easily turn the premise into a rad science-fiction/sci-fi horror movie or television show. I truly like and enjoy the narrative that much. Thanks, again, to the people or person who made this title. Itโ€™s a blast! Super Rad Science-Fiction Game I didnโ€™t know what to think when I first downloaded this game except that the graphics and premise looked quite slick. But, after acclimating myself to the controls and gameplay I have to say that I thoroughly enjoy this title and highly recommend it.โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”It takes a bit to get used to the controls in my opinion. I still have the issue of having my finger cover where I press to shoot. And often times I activate the secondary weapon when I mean to activate the primary and vice versa. Yet, none of that really bugs me enough or detracts enough from just how cool I believe the aesthetics, sound design, premise and rad gameplay truly is in my opinion. Whoever designed and thought up this title really gets science-fiction/sci-fi horror. They also have big time skills and talent in creating video games I believe. โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”Certain facets of the controls or gameplay may intimidate or frustrate you in the beginning. Still, I thoroughly recommend you keep plugging along because, man, I think this game is fun as heck and absolutely worth the current sale $9.99 Deluxe upgrade (way better than constant micro-transactions and Iโ€™m eternally grateful to the dev. for offering a one-time purchase, thank you.) โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”Also, that tank, theโ€ฆuh, Tegra Vengador (I probably misspelled that horribly), but that tank is my favorite and when upgraded a lot, a total beast of a machine, Iโ€™ve found. Many, many thanks to the developer of this video game for putting what I believe is a heavy amount of passion and skill into this exhilarating IP and for giving me such a fun and wholly unique experience. I just dig science-fiction video games done correctly and with flair like this so very much. Thanks again and God bless you and your loved ones. โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”iPhone 13 Pro MaxiOS 17.4โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”Oh, and, Iโ€™d be remiss if I didnโ€™t mention how well done and neat I believe the story of the game is as well. To me itโ€™s quite engaging and fun to read and see the great stills. If Hollyweird wasnโ€™t such a defunct, DEI/ESG cesspool today. Well, I would say that the creator of this game and story could easily turn the premise into a rad science-fiction/sci-fi horror movie or television show. I truly like and enjoy the narrative that much. Thanks, again, to the people or person who made this title. Itโ€™s a blast!

App Details

Developer

David Peroutka

Platform

ios

Rating

โ˜…4.6

Last Updated

9/7/2025