![]() ![]() If you enjoy arcade games that are both challenging and timeless, Battlezone is a must-play.Īctivision also did 2 remakes called Battlezone and Battlezone 2, so check those out too if you enjoy this Hall of Belated Fame inductee. The game's vector-based graphics is smooth and has a feel of a "virtual reality" battlefield, so the suspension of disbelief remains intact. Battlezone uses wireframe vector graphics displayed on a black and white vector monitor. Battlezone was ported to Atari 2600 only in 1983. It was a huge success, approximately 15,000 units sold. The playing field is large and seemingly endless, although I seem to be unable to reach the mountain range on the horizon, unlike the arcade version.īattlezone is one of those rare gems that don't get old no matter how many years have passed. Battlezone is a first-person shooter tank combat game first released for arcades in November 1980 by Atari. Two elements that heighten the realism includes the radar screen at the top that displays enemy positions, as well as the frontal plastic viewfinder that helps you target enemy tanks. One of the best things about Battlezone is how incredibly immerse it is. Flying saucers that do not attack periodically appear - shooting them down provides bonus points. The Enemies include slow and fast "super" tanks and intelligent missiles. There are "pyramids" and "boxes" that can provide shelter. ![]() Battles are fought within a large valley surrounded by mountains and volcanoes. You view the battle from a first-person perspective inside a tank. Your objective in the game is simple: kill all enemy tanks in sight. Battlezone is arguably the very first FPS (first-person shooter) game ever made, with revolutionary vector graphics that remains highly playable over a decade later. One of the earliest pioneers in computer gaming history, Battlezone is a solid PC port of one of the most celebrated games of all time. ![]()
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