Explosive Fighter Patton

About

Explosive Fighter Patton is a 1988 tank combat game that pits players against each other in straightforward arena battles. Controlled with simple mechanics, it emphasizes direct action as you maneuver armored vehicles to outmaneuver and destroy opponents. The game supports both solo and split-screen multiplayer, though the focus remains on chaotic head-to-head clashes. Its instructions famously included a confrontational directive that hinted at hardware quirks, adding an oddball footnote to its legacy. The game’s most memorable trait isn’t its gameplay but its packaging, the manual ordered players to "TURN TO SIDE B AND INSERT TO * BOX" to continue, a quirk that later became a point of curiosity for collectors. While not a technical showcase, it carved a niche in retro circles, particularly among those who appreciate the era’s lo-fi charm. With a small but vocal fanbase, it remains a curiosity for those digging through late 80s Famicom oddities.