Having played Positech's first game, Gratuitous Space Battles (GSB), I wasn't entirely certain what to expect with Gratuitous Tank Battles. While I enjoyed the visuals on GSB, the punishing learning curve and lack of advancement in single player turned me right off. Trying to find the most effective build for ships quickly became a chore. For this second offering from Positech, the lessons from the first game seem to have been learned nicely. Gratuituous Tank Battles serves as a worthwhile and enjoyable little tower defense game that also acts as a quick playing RTS.
