Battlezone is an action-packed adventure game where Earth has been invaded, and it's up to you and your tank to lead the defensive effort. From a first-person view, you drive around the battlefield, targeting enemy tanks, planes, and UFOs using your radar to guide you. You can use objects as cover to outsmart your opponents, and the controls simulate realistic tank movements, allowing for quick direction changes.
The gameplay involves navigating the 3D environment, avoiding obstacles, and engaging in intense firefights with enemy forces. With its innovative first-person perspective and strategic gameplay mechanics, Battlezone set a new standard for action-adventure games on various platforms, including the Commodore 64.