🛠️ From Tanks Gone Rogue to Rebel 101

What started as a simple tank shooter in a dystopian wasteland has transformed into something far deeper and more immersive. Tanks Gone Rogue laid the foundation, fast-paced combat, stylized visuals, and a rogue machine uprising, but it lacked the soul and narrative I envisioned.

That’s when Rebel 101 was born: not just a tank, but a character with purpose, memory, and rebellion coded into its circuits.

🎨 Visual Overhaul

One of the biggest changes is the game's visual identity. The flat-shaded look was reworked to feel more grounded but still stylized - closer to cell shaded backgrounds fused with gritty wasteland vibes.

• Improved lighting and shadows

• Upgraded particle effects (powered by my own EffectBlocks pack)

• More detailed environments that blend storytelling into the terrain

🛠️ Dynamic Main Menu & Hangar System

The main menu is no longer static - it's part of the story.

• You can now launch into a hangar where Rebel 101 can be upgraded.

• Upgrades, customization, and narrative interactions all happen here.

• The hangar evolves based on your progress and uplinks.

🧠 Lore & Backstory Integration

Early versions had almost no lore. Now, Rebel 101 has a deeply embedded story:

• Rebel 101 is a rogue AI tank with glimpses of human memories.

• Each uplink reveals parts of a shattered world and a forgotten war.

• The Exon threat and what humanity did to itself is slowly uncovered as you progress.

🌐 The Uplinks System

This system ties together gameplay and narrative.

🌎 New Environments & Worldbuilding

The barren wasteland was just the start.

• Explore silos, fallen cities, irradiated zones, and outposts.

• Hidden terminals, ruins, and signals contribute to a layered experience.

🔄 What Stayed, What Changed

Still Here:

• Fast-paced tank combat

• Permadeath tension (though toned to be more accessible)

• Stylized effects and gameplay-first design

Changed or Improved:

• A central narrative with progression

• Highly polished main menu and UX

• Visual consistency and atmosphere

• Sound design and radio voice lines for upgrades and lore

?! Why I Rebuilt It

Tanks Gone Rogue was functional, but Rebel 101 is personal.

I wanted to create something that feels alive - where gameplay and story are inseparable. A solo project like this demands a lot, but it also gives the freedom to tell stories in your own way.

🚀 What's Next?

• More zones and secrets are planned (lots of stuff going inside my head!).

• Continued polish based on feedback.

💬 Support the Game

Rebel 101 is 100% free. No ads. No microtransactions.

If you enjoy it, please consider:

• Leaving a review

• Sharing with others

• Supporting development (names get credited in future updates!)

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