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"BattleTanx" is an action-packed video game developed by 3DO for the Nintendo 64 console, originally released in 1998. Set in a post-apocalyptic version of the year 2001, where a global virus has decimated the majority of the female population, resulting in societal collapse and constant warfare among surviving factions. Players control powerful tanks and battle through various destructible environments across the United States. The game's narrative revolves around Griffin Spade, a tank commander on a quest to find his fiancée, Madison, amidst the chaos. The game is renowned for its intense, fast-paced gameplay where players utilize a variety of tanks, each with unique weapons and attributes, to engage in combat and complete mission objectives.

"BattleTanx" features both a single-player campaign and a multiplayer mode that supports up to four players, a rarity and a highly appreciated feature at the time of its release. The single-player campaign consists of numerous missions that often require the player to defeat enemies, escort convoys, or survive against waves of attackers. Meanwhile, the multiplayer mode includes several game types such as Annihilation, Battlelord, and Family Mode, promoting competitive and cooperative play among friends. The game also introduced the concept of "Gang Wars," where players can build and manage their own tank gangs by collecting and utilizing different tanks and power-ups found during missions. "BattleTanx" is considered a cult classic due to its unique blend of action and strategy, combined with robust tank-based combat mechanics and a memorable post-apocalyptic setting.

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