Battlezone

 PlayStation 4
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 52 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 52
  3. Negative: 9 out of 52
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  1. TurboDriver
    Oct 21, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Easily the best PSVR game available at launch. Haven't experienced any issues with motion sickness so far either.
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  2. Narmy
    Oct 29, 2016
    9
    (Hours played so far: 30)
    Battlezone is ruthless. It's frantic. It's exhilarating.
    The game starts off inside your tank looking at the game map, which is composed of hexagons. You move one hexagon at a time and must make your way to the Volcano, where the AI core is waiting for you to destroy it and if you do you'll win the game. You'll have to fight on almost each map hexagon and some    (Hours played so far: 30)
    Battlezone is ruthless. It's frantic. It's exhilarating.
    The game starts off inside your tank looking at the game map, which is composed of hexagons. You move one hexagon at a time and must make your way to the Volcano, where the AI core is waiting for you to destroy it and if you do you'll win the game. You'll have to fight on almost each map hexagon and some of those battles are harder than others depending on the specific objective. As you battle through the map you earn points and can use them after each battle to upgrade your tank (shields, healing speed, etc.) or buy new weapons at supply stop hexagons. There is a significant tactical element to how you move on the map because the enemy gets stronger with each move and when their strength reaches a certain level the Nemesis (a super strong enemy tank) makes its appearance on the map. If you encounter the Nemesis you'll have to deal with that in addition to whatever else was going to try and kill you in that battle.

    Battlezone is a surprisingly addictive game. Single player is really quite good and if you finish the game you'll unlock new tanks and items. In multiplayer Battlezone really shines. Up to 4 player coop will give you 3 more buddies to help tackle the huge variety of machines out to get you. Stay close together and you can heal and revive each other and so can tackle much harder enemies. The multiplayer element adds another level of tactics to the game and there's nothing quite as satisfying as when you're part of a good team.
    Maps are procedurally generated at random (or you can enter a "seed" manually should you want to play a map over and over), so there's a lot of replay value here.
    The graphics are really quite good. More functional than just pretty for prettiness sake, but they're still very intricate and varied. The VR is completely immersive and I never experienced any discomfort during my protracted games (I've played Battlezone for up to 3.5 hours in one sitting).
    The only downside to Battlezone is that it requires the player to give it a decent go. In this sense the demo hardly does it justice... You'll struggle at first as you get used to maneuvering your tank and use the HUD and information panels around you in the cockpit. You'll also need to experiment a bit to work out which weapons are best used in which circumstance. If you get over these initial hurdles, Battlezone will reward you with easily one of the most exciting VR experiences available within the stellar PSVR launch lineup.

    The game reaches a 7.5/10 in single player, however multiplayer is incredible, which is why I rate Battlezone at 9/10.
    A PSVR launch must buy.    … Expand
  3. knutsi
    Oct 13, 2016
    9
    Great game. Another stand out title who's price is justified because it is a VR game. It's fun and well developed, but was it a regular PS4 game it would be too expensive. But, we need to accept that not all VR games will work for all people due to motion issues, or at the very least people may need to expect only short play sessions initially. It's another stand out launch title for theGreat game. Another stand out title who's price is justified because it is a VR game. It's fun and well developed, but was it a regular PS4 game it would be too expensive. But, we need to accept that not all VR games will work for all people due to motion issues, or at the very least people may need to expect only short play sessions initially. It's another stand out launch title for the PSVR platform - but just be aware that may not mean the same as for PS4 in general, and it will come at a cost (small market still, after all).… Expand
  4. Bitek
    Apr 20, 2018
    7
    Battlezone is great. The game is tons of fun playing it online with 4 other players. There is a lot to learn upgrades, weapons etc. very good PSVR title. I wish the graphics are a little bit sharper on PS4 Pro.
  5. captain9fingers
    Oct 23, 2016
    5
    Shame it's just so frustratingly difficult and upgrades are lost between campaigns. You feel like you're progressing only for it all to get reset. It's a shame because initially it's an amazing experience, clearly a lot of care has been put into this took make sure it runs so well.
  6. Boredpirate
    Aug 3, 2017
    9
    First, no motion sickness. At all. It's a seated game you spend in the cockpit of a futuristic tank. This game will not make you sick.

    Second, this game is immersive as **** Probably one of the most immersive VR cockpit games on the PSVR, Oculus and Vive. You really feel like you're piloting a dangerous prototype war machine, not playing a video game with a silly headset on. Third,    First, no motion sickness. At all. It's a seated game you spend in the cockpit of a futuristic tank. This game will not make you sick.

    Second, this game is immersive as **** Probably one of the most immersive VR cockpit games on the PSVR, Oculus and Vive. You really feel like you're piloting a dangerous prototype war machine, not playing a video game with a silly headset on.

    Third, the gameplay is fun, fast-paced, rewards strategy, and has a lot of unlockables to keep things fun. This isn't a game you play once, beat, and put down. It's a roguelite. They're all about replayability. It's definitely worth the money.    … Expand
  7. Shenandoah
    Jan 17, 2021
    6
    This rating refers to the VR version of this game. It is a nice cockpit shooter. The visuals looks blurry on PS4 Pro. The resolution of the game world is too low for this PS3-like presentation. It might be good before years, but it is not enough today.
  8. pacific1
    Feb 7, 2019
    5
    They made a big deal out of this game at launch and it was one of the more expensive titles but I never found it to be that entertaining. Now that it's cheaper it might be a better value but I doubt there are many people still playing it.
  9. bowtrooper
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    Fantastic game, particularly since updates. There’s plenty of depth, longevity. I keep returning to it, because of the great multiplayer. Can either enjoy playing through maps on easy mode (still challenging but forgiving and easy if you have other players as you can heal each other) or have a sweaty challenge on one of the harder modes. If you have psvr, it’s an essential. The demo discFantastic game, particularly since updates. There’s plenty of depth, longevity. I keep returning to it, because of the great multiplayer. Can either enjoy playing through maps on easy mode (still challenging but forgiving and easy if you have other players as you can heal each other) or have a sweaty challenge on one of the harder modes. If you have psvr, it’s an essential. The demo disc version does not do it justice at all!… Expand

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Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 40
  3. Negative: 3 out of 40
  1. CD-Action
    Jan 12, 2017
    70
    It’s a simple game with primitive visuals, poor AI and almost nonexistent physics, but it turned out to be very enjoyable in co-op. [13/2016, p.80]
  2. Edge Magazine
    Dec 14, 2016
    70
    A fine introduction to the pleasures of multiplayer VR, but ultimately there's not quite enough substance here to keep you coming back after your first few tours of duty. [Christmas 2016, p.119]
  3. XGN
    Nov 29, 2016
    70
    Battlezone is a wonderful old Atari game in a new jacket called VR. The game looks great, but is difficult to master. The presence of only one mode in singleplayer and multiplayer is a let down.
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