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| − | '''Battlezone 2000''' is a game for the [[wikipedia:BBC Micro|BBC Micro]] and [[wikipedia:Acorn Electron|Acorn Electron]] by [[MC Lothlorien]]. It is not created under license from [[Atari]], or indeed even associated with the original [[Battlezone (arcade)|Battlezone]], but is notable for several similarities in name and gameplay. |
+ | '''Battlezone 2000''' is a game for the [[wikipedia:BBC Micro|BBC Micro]] and [[wikipedia:Acorn Electron|Acorn Electron]] by [[wikipedia:MC Lothlorien|MC Lothlorien]]. It is not created under license from [[Atari]], or indeed even associated with the original [[Battlezone (arcade)|Battlezone]], but is notable for several similarities in name and gameplay. |
== Gameplay == |
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| − | Battlezone 2000 is a turn-based strategy game set on a grid of 15 tiles by 22. The player's objective is to stop a single computer-controlled enemy tank - the [[Ogre]] - from reaching the bottom of the board using a combination of units |
+ | Battlezone 2000 is a turn-based strategy game set on a grid of 15 tiles by 22. The player's objective is to stop a single computer-controlled enemy tank - the [[Ogre]] - from reaching the bottom of the board using a combination of units. In this way, its gameplay can be considered to be the opposite of the original; multiple player-controlled units against a single computer-controlled tank instead of a single player-controlled tank against multiple computer-controlled units. |
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| + | Units in Battlezone 2000 are represented by small icons and each have four stats applied to them; attack (A), defence (D), weapons range (R) and movement range (M). The units are as follows: |
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| + | The Ogre has four different weapons, each with differing attack values, and four movement values depending on the number of tread units it has remaining: |
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== Legacy == |
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Battlezone 2000 was one of the main inspirations for the 1997 board game [[wikipedia:Ogre (game)|Ogre]], in turn inspiring its sequel [[wikipedia:G.E.V.|G.E.V.]] and a variety of spinoff miniature and video games. |
Battlezone 2000 was one of the main inspirations for the 1997 board game [[wikipedia:Ogre (game)|Ogre]], in turn inspiring its sequel [[wikipedia:G.E.V.|G.E.V.]] and a variety of spinoff miniature and video games. |
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+ | Atari were working on their own port of Battlezone for the BBC Micro, but it was never released. This may be due to the release of [[Battle Tank]] by [[wikipedia:Superior Software|Superior Software]] in 1984.<ref>[http://www.stairwaytohell.com/lostandfound/index.html?page=homepage The BBC Micro and Electron Games Archive] on [http://www.stairwaytohell.com WWW.STAIRWAYTOHELL.COM]</ref> |
== References == |
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Revision as of 14:01, 8 February 2016
- For the Atari Lynx game, see Battlezone 2000 (Atari Lynx).
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| Developer: MC Lothlorien |
| Platform: BBC Micro |
| Release Date: 1983 |
Battlezone 2000 is a game for the BBC Micro and Acorn Electron by MC Lothlorien. It is not created under license from Atari, or indeed even associated with the original Battlezone, but is notable for several similarities in name and gameplay.
Gameplay
Battlezone 2000 is a turn-based strategy game set on a grid of 15 tiles by 22. The player's objective is to stop a single computer-controlled enemy tank - the Ogre - from reaching the bottom of the board using a combination of units. In this way, its gameplay can be considered to be the opposite of the original; multiple player-controlled units against a single computer-controlled tank instead of a single player-controlled tank against multiple computer-controlled units.
Units
Units in Battlezone 2000 are represented by small icons and each have four stats applied to them; attack (A), defence (D), weapons range (R) and movement range (M). The units are as follows:
Icon Name A D R M Command Post G.E.V. Standard Tank Missile Tank Infantry Howitzer
The Ogre has four different weapons, each with differing attack values, and four movement values depending on the number of tread units it has remaining:
Legacy
Battlezone 2000 was one of the main inspirations for the 1997 board game Ogre, in turn inspiring its sequel G.E.V. and a variety of spinoff miniature and video games.
Atari were working on their own port of Battlezone for the BBC Micro, but it was never released. This may be due to the release of Battle Tank by Superior Software in 1984.[1]