On the front line is a World War II tank simulator built around battles fought exclusively for the Red Army. Its campaign structure is described as a sequence of combat missions across two large locations, giving the game a focused battlefield setting rather than a broad roster of opposing factions.
Tank handling combines keyboard movement with mouse control, while the mouse wheel adjusts the camera’s distance from the vehicle. The player also has two AI tank supporters, and defeat does not immediately end a mission: control transfers to one of those supporting tanks. This handoff makes the AI crew part of the game’s combat design, not just background company.
Vehicle choice shapes the feel of the action. Medium tanks are more mobile but less protected and carry less powerful projectiles, while heavy tanks trade speed and maneuverability for stronger firepower.
