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Game #3779
Hall of Belated Fame Inductee  Battlezone    View all Top Dogs in this genreCollection: WISE Games
Action   Arcade

Rating: 8.81 (93 votes)

Battlezone box cover

Battlezone screenshot
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. 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.

Your objective in the game is simple: kill all enemy tanks in sight. You view the battle from a first-person perspective inside a tank. Battles are fought within a large valley surrounded by mountains and volcanoes. There are "pyramids" and "boxes" that can provide shelter. The Enemies include slow and fast "super" tanks and intelligent missiles. Flying saucers that do not attack periodically appear - shooting them down provides bonus points.

One of the best things about Battlezone is how incredibly immerse it is. 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. 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.

Battlezone is one of those rare gems that don't get old no matter how many years have passed. The game's vector-based graphics is smooth and has a feel of a "virtual reality" battlefield, so the suspension of disbelief remains intact. If you enjoy arcade games that are both challenging and timeless, Battlezone is a must-play. Activision also did 2 remakes called Battlezone and Battlezone 2, so check those out too if you enjoy this Hall of Belated Fame inductee.

Reviewed by: Underdogs
Designer: Ed Rotberg
Developer: Atari Games
Publisher: Atari Games
Year: 1983
Software Copyright: Atari Games
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System Requirements: DOS
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If you like this game, try: Spectre VR, D-Zone, Advanced NetWars

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