Battlezone (VR)

  • October 13, 2016
66%
Game Brain Score Based on 13 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • story
Battlezone (VR) Game Cover
Battlezone excels mostly in its four-player co-op mutliplayer offering where team-work, strategy and upgrading efficiently really matters. The mother of all tank games is back with a huge virtual reality bang.

EPIC VR TANK WARFARE - Built from the ground up for PlayStation VR, Battlezone offers unrivalled battlefield awareness, a monumental sense of scale and breathless combat intensity. LIMITLESS SOLO & CO-OP PLAY - Experience a thrilling campaign for 1-4 players where different environments, enemies and mission types are blended together across a procedurally generated campaign map. No two playthrough…

  • Virtual Reality
  • Cloud
  • Play​Station
  • Play​Station VR
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Reviews

66%
Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Battlezone offers a robust four-player co-op multiplayer experience that emphasizes teamwork and strategy.
  • The game features vibrant visuals and smooth controls, enhancing the overall immersion in virtual reality.
  • The roguelike progression system provides endless replayability and a compelling campaign.
  • The combat feels shallow and the weaponry lacks impact, leading to a short-lived enjoyment.
  • Single-player mode is frustratingly difficult, with poor AI and imbalanced missions undermining the experience.
  • Many players find the game lacks sufficient content and guidance, making it hard to fully engage.
  • gameplay4 mentions

    The gameplay features visually appealing FPS mechanics and solid driving elements, particularly in multiplayer settings. However, the single-player experience suffers from poor AI, a lack of guidance, and some players report nausea due to z-axis changes, indicating that the underlying design could be significantly improved.

    • “FPS-style gameplay that's easy on the eyes.”
    • “Playing with other humans online offers solid driving mechanics.”
    • “It's too bad that a lot of the underlying gameplay design decisions weren't better implemented.”
    • “Single-player is all but impossible; the AI is stupid, there are some nausea issues with z-axis changes, and there's little guidance or tutorials for mechanics.”
  • graphics3 mentions

    The graphics are praised for their vibrant, neon-infused aesthetic and chunky polygonal visuals, effectively reimagining an arcade classic. The game utilizes the PSVR hardware well, enhancing the multiplayer experience while maintaining a nostalgic feel reminiscent of the original. Overall, the visuals contribute to a compelling roguelike campaign and enjoyable co-op gameplay.

    • “Fantastic reimagining of an arcade classic with neon-infused, chunky polygonal visuals.”
    • “Makes good use of the PSVR hardware with an aesthetic reminiscent of the original.”
    • “The visuals are impressive and enhance the overall gaming experience.”
  • story2 mentions

    The story aspect of the game has been criticized for its imbalanced missions and lack of content, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Many find the missions boring and the health system unengaging, detracting from the overall narrative experience.

    • “The missions are imbalanced and lack depth.”
    • “There isn't enough content in the story, and the health system is frustrating.”
    • “The missions are boring and fail to engage the player.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Battlezone is praised for its endless replayability, making it one of the most robust experiences available for PSVR at launch.

    • “With endless replayability, Battlezone offers one of the most robust PSVR experiences available at launch.”
    • “The game's dynamic environments and multiple character paths ensure that no two playthroughs feel the same.”
    • “Each run presents new challenges and surprises, making it hard to put down and always worth revisiting.”
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66% average critic score

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