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Battlezone (2008)
Released On: Apr 16, 2008
50
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Based on 12 Critic Reviews
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8% Positive
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1 Review
33% Mixed
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58% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 12 Critic Reviews
50
8% Positive
1 Review
1 Review
33% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
58% Negative
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
Battlezone is definitely one of those old games that has been vastly surpassed by present-day titles, but it still has the gameplay appeal to make it worth a look.
This is a rather sluggish shooter that demands a real love of the old arcade cabinet to really get excited over. But it is a nice trip down memory lane, still extremely playable, features some nice multiplayer options, and the enhanced mode is actually nice to look at and fun to play.
Battlezone is fun, it's enjoyable and it works, which is far better than you would expect from a rusty tank after 27 years of inactivity. [Feb 2008, p.102]
One of Atari's better visual upgrades, but not nearly as much fun 28 years after it first hit arcades. [July 2008, p.96]
The simple appeal of 3D tank combat is one that certainly has a place on a service like XBLA, but this awkward update gets stuck between misplaced reverence for the original and distracting concessions to modern gaming conventions.
Unless your nostalgia borders on masochism, let this pointless war rage without you.
In conclusion, Battlezone joins that ragged band of Xbox Live Arcade titles that, even for a mere 400 points, don’t deserve to grace your hard drive.
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Summary [Xbox Live Arcade] The original tank vs. tank action classic Battlezone has received an Xbox LIVE overhaul, adding new multiplayer modes including Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, and Capture the Flag. This updated version also includes the original game. Additionally, players can use the Xbox LIVE Vision camera to watch live video of their...
Rated E
for Everyone
Platforms:
- Xbox 360
Initial Release Date: Apr 16, 2008
Developer:
- Stainless Games
Publisher: Atari SA
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