M1 Tank Platoon II

I played this game on my first computer when I was a kid and it gave me a lot of joy. When I found this game on Steam, I remembered my childhood experiences and I immediately bought it. It's still a great game, and as a simulation tank game, it's even better than other similar games from this era.

This game from 1998 is a great tank sim. played it for hundreds or thousands of hours. playing on steam is great - i hoped for many years to be able to play this again without having to buy a vintage computer. Joystick doesnt' work for some reason. Mouse isn't the same, but still fun to play - even more fun to play with a Razer Tartarus V2 gaming macro pad, because now ALL those keyboard commands for M1TP2 are now easy under one hand, no longer do i have to race my hands over the keyboard while T80s close in on my position!

M1 Tank Platoon II is a classic military simulation developed by MicroProse Software, Inc. and Digital Theory Ltd., and published by Interplay Entertainment Corp., that represents a peak-era example of late-1990s PC sim design. Built around commanding a platoon of M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks, the game sets out to replicate not just the act of firing a tank’s main gun, but the broader reality of armored warfare: coordination, situational awareness, logistics, and the pressure of making the right decision before the enemy does. From the outset, it makes clear that this is a serious simulation rather than an arcade experience, prioritizing realism and tactical depth over instant gratification. The core experience revolves around leading a four-tank platoon across a variety of missions that range from structured training exercises to full-scale combat scenarios inspired by modern conflicts such as the Gulf War. What makes M1 Tank Platoon II stand out is its layered approach to control. Players can jump seamlessly between high-level command—issuing orders to allied units, planning movements, and coordinating support—and direct, first-person operation of individual tanks. You can assu…

I really gave it a shot. But game would crash every time I finished first mission. Would not save my progress. Tried all graphic options. Great game if you only want to play one mission.

It, and its predecessor, M1 TP 1, are classics.

Comes with an inbuilt emulator, which smoothes the experience on Windows 11. In terms of actual gameplay experience, it’s very good. Air support and Arty support is easy to call in, providing quick and accurate support. Missions are a challenge, but still very fun to play, at least after you have mastered the Abrams’ Fire Control System, which is easy to learn. Commanding other units is a breeze too!