Underplayed Gems

Battlezone (1983)

Battlezone cover
Platforms
DOS, Atari 2600, C64, ZX Spectrum, Atari 8-bit, VIC-20, Arcade
Where to get it
My Abandonware

How it feels

Controlling a tank with simulated tracks feels deliberate and slow-paced, set in a sparse, low-resolution battlefield where you rely on a radar to spot and shoot simple geometric enemies.

arcadefirst-personslowdeliberatetacticalminimalistretrosimple

Screenshots

Battlezone screenshot 1

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