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J. El Tanquista

First- and third-person shooter set in World War III. Fight on foot, control drones, and dominate the battlefield with your tank in open environments full of destruction and chaos.

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March 28, 2026
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About the Game

Fight on foot, control drones, and unleash chaos from your tank in a World War III setting.

It’s not always easy to tell where you’re being shot from.

You play as J (Jorgito), a soldier trapped on the front lines, surrounded by missiles, explosions, and constant destruction. There is no refuge—only your ability to adapt.

You’re not just a soldier: you’re a one-man army.

You can:

  • Fight on foot in direct engagements

  • Control tactical drones as active combat units

  • Get into your tank and dominate the battlefield

    The aiming system allows you to dynamically switch between third- and first-person perspectives, combining full control in close combat with precision at long range.

Each mission takes place in open environments with multiple paths, where you must advance by overcoming different combat zones that progressively unlock the way to victory. The pacing combines moments of aggressive advance with intense defensive stand-offs, maintaining constant pressure.

In the early levels, the focus is on escape and time-based survival, forcing you to move quickly under enemy fire. As you progress, combat becomes more tactical, requiring planning, positioning, and smart use of your equipment.

Your tank can be modularly customized with new weapons, secondary cannons, mortars, automated turrets, and deployable drones that act as active support and combat units. Weapons can be lost during missions, forcing you to constantly improvise with the resources available.

Enemies and structures react dynamically to damage: soldiers, turrets, and vehicles fragment, lose parts, and are destroyed piece by piece, creating a constant sense of impact and brutality. Although the terrain is not fully destructible, projectiles create craters that affect mobility and positioning, adding a tactical layer to movement and tank control.

Enemies and structures react dynamically to damage: soldiers, turrets, and vehicles fragment, lose parts, and are destroyed piece by piece, creating a constant sense of impact and brutality. Although the terrain is not fully destructible, projectiles create craters that affect mobility and positioning, adding a tactical layer to movement and tank control.

Key Features

  • Third-person shooter with dynamic first-person aiming

  • Combat on foot, in a tank, and with tactical drones

  • Deployable drones controllable as active combat units

  • Modular tank customization

  • Combat against infantry, tanks, and artillery

  • Highly destructible environments

  • Large-scale maps with multiple strategic paths

  • Progression system and power-ups

  • Single-player campaign

  • Stylized visuals with intense destruction