Battlezone: Combat Commander remasters FPS-RTS classic Battlezone II with slick new visuals, brand new achievements, Steam Workshop support and much more! The solar system is at war. Take command.
Players can fluidly switch between directly controlling a single vehicle or infantry unit in a first-person shooter view, and commanding their entire force from an overhead strategic view. This seamless integration of first-person shooter and real-time strategy elements is a key highlight of the game's design, allowing for a level of micromanagement and direct control that is rare in strategy games.
The game features over 30 unique unit types, ranging from nimble hover tanks and artillery to towering walkers and air support. Each unit has its own strengths, weaknesses, and specialized abilities, allowing players to build diverse and complementary armies. Additionally, players can customize their units by equipping different weapons and upgrades, adding an extra layer of strategy as they consider the best loadouts for each situation and opponent.
As units gain combat experience, they exhibit improved behaviors, such as strafing maneuvers, weapon selection, and even tactical retreats. This creates a sense of attachment to individual units and encourages players to keep their experienced forces alive, while also balancing the value of veteran units with the need to replenish losses and maintain a balanced force.
The game's advanced AI system adapts to the player's tactics, making later missions increasingly challenging as enemy units learn and improve during engagements. The title also supports multiplayer, both in competitive and cooperative modes, with cross-play functionality allowing players to invite friends for intense PvP battles or work together to complete co-op missions.
The game includes extensive mod support, allowing the community to create and share a variety of new content, including custom singleplayer and multiplayer maps, vehicles, user interfaces, and more. This active modding community has been essential in expanding the gameplay experience and keeping the title fresh for long-time fans and new players alike.