World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition is the biggest free-to-play game on the ageing console, and a successful test case proving not only can another PC juggernaut thrive in a console landscape, so can an unfamiliar business model.

+ Perfect balance between strategy and accessibility; + Detailed range of tanks; + Strong free-to-play model; + A rewarding progression system

- The XP/Upgrades system can be confusing; - Matchmaking options are undercooked; - Don't expect it to match the PC version

If there's one thing you can't knock Wargaming for, it's knowing their audience. World of Tanks is about as niche as shooters get, designed for those people whose favourite part of any other shooter i

World of Tanks is already huge on PCs. The title boasts tens of millions of players, a bazaar of options to battle in steel juggernauts, and relentless commercials blasting at late hours on cable.

is a rare combination of hardcore attitude and pick-up-and-play accessibility that's as effective on the Xbox as it has been on the PC. Jumping in and out of multiplayer matches that reward quick reflexes and steady aim is made more thoughtful with consideration of armor facings and treads.

Hardcore/arcade blend; Smart HUD; Simple controls

Upper-tier grind; Missing features

After making a blitzkrieg on the PC, Wargaming.net's popular free-to-play online game World of Tanks has steamrolled to Microsoft's Xbox 360 game console. The two games aren't compatible and for that reason alone World of Tanks Xbox 360 Edition needs to be judged on its own merits-but, of course,...

Free to play; destructible terrain; easy to get started; tons of tanks

Matchmaking can be uneven; far from photo-realistic graphics; feels like a "lite" version of the PC game

There are some things that are almost universally true about the gaming community when it comes to military titles. Top on that list is that we like to hear things go boom and in a big way.

In its current state WoT is a perfectly enjoyable, robust multiplayer shooter. Most of what makes the PC original such a compelling experience has been retained, and there's been some changes that perfectly suit its transition to the control pad.

Burly and menacing, tanks are an enticing tool for turning the tide in any pitched military conflict. There's also an undeniable coolness to them. Why drive around trees, walls, and foes when you can crash straight through them unscathed, right?

Great balance of realistic authenticity and accessibility; Huge number of tanks to unlock and upgrade; Strategy-centric battles prove rewarding and unpredictable

Progress is a bit grindy

WoT for the Xbox 360 is a unique game that doesn't conform to anything and allows you to live your fantasies of global tank warfare. From the get go, you will have an uphill battle. Unlocking newer, more powerful tanks will be key to your success on the battlefield.

As a gamer, I often worry when I hear a game developer is porting a game from one platform to another. Quite often, ported games falls short in some way – maybe in the translation of controls or just the experience in general.