''Steel Thunder'' is a 1988 video game published by

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. Designed by Tom Loughry, it is labeled an ''"American Battle Tank Simulation"'' on the title screen.

Gameplay

''Steel Thunder'' is a game in which modern

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is simulated.

Reception

Wyatt Lee reviewed the game for ''

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'', and stated that "Accolade has: 1) paved the way for future tank simulations, 2) proven that the company is serious about developing more than action games, and 3) published a challenging game all in one bold stroke."

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