The game includes four types of enemy tanks, flying saucers, and missiles, each with varying artificial intelligence that requires different strategies to defeat.

The game simulates realistic tank movement, with keys controlling the left and right tracks separately.

[1][3][5] 3D Tank Duel expands upon the original Battle Zone concept by including more varied landscapes and additional features such as revolving radar dishes.

Many praised its graphics, sound, and smooth movement, with some recommending it over other Battlezone clones available for the ZX Spectrum, even the official port by Quicksilva.

[8] Opinions on the gameplay speed and collision detection were divided, with some critics finding it slow and disappointing.