The game even simulates window wipers in case of mud hitting the monitor. If the player's machine overheats, its operating system must be reset. If a corner is turned too fast, the machine will tumble over. It has since been re-released in limited quantities worldwide, with blue controller buttons distinguishing it from the first edition with green buttons.Īt the beginning of every mission, the player must start up the machine and operating system this is handled through a series of switches and buttons dedicated to this purpose. These quickly sold out, making the game a collector's piece.
Only limited quantities were made available. The controller consists of 44 input points, mainly buttons, but also uses two joysticks, a throttle handle, a radio channel dial, five switches, an eject button, and three foot pedals.
To control the tank and play the game requires the use of a large controller made specially for Steel Battalion. Steel Battalion is a video game created by Capcom for the Xbox console where the player controls a "Vertical Tank"-a bipedal, heavily armed mecha.