Code from its development was meant for a space flight game for the Commodore 64.

[2] The tank is equipped with a smokescreen, a missile launcher, a 150mm cannon, and a .50 caliber machine gun.

[2] The object of the game is to destroy enemy tanks and helicopters in the area.

[2] If the player fires the tank's guns for too long, they will overheat and will take time to cool down.

[2] VideoGames & Computer Entertainment's David Plotkin gave Battletank an overall score of 8 out of 10, commending its controls, graphics, and gameplay.