The Father of VR. The Mother of all tank games. Battlezone is back!
Strap yourself into the cockpit of a super weapon in this explosive VR reboot of Atari’s seminal Battlezone, the first VR game ever made.
Featuring intense first person tank combat, an expansive campaign and a stunning retro aesthetic, Battlezone is a bold homage to the original 1980 title and the golden age of arcade gaming.
A solid arcade shooter that shines in co-op multiplayer.
It may not be one of the must-play titles on PlayStation VR, but if you’re looking for a challenging experience to share with friends, strapping yourself into Battlezone should serve as a good introduction into what virtual reality should feel like.
In the end, Battlezone VR is a missed opportunity. With so many other PSVR launch titles ending up being little more than glorified tech demos, the balance and design gaffes that cripple the game make the experience that much more disappointing as Battlezone VR’s handling of the technology works really well. I’m convinced a good game could be salvaged...
Battlezone seems more suited to this type of co-operation as opposed to its single-player missions that have you fight wave after wave of enemy tanks all alone.
While Battlezone is a very simple game conceptually, Rebellion has done a great job of making the most of what’s there. Controlling the tanks in virtual reality is a joy, the free-form mission structure makes it endlessly replayable and it’s home to a fantastic community of helpful and friendly players. Although it may not be the most impressive VR...
