Commonly considered the earliest progenitor of first-person shooters (FPS), Battlezone is a 3D tank game initially released in the arcades, and later converted officially to many systems. Earth has been invaded, and you are part of the defensive effort. You drive around the battlefield from a first-person view, targeting and firing at tanks, planes and UFOs. You have a radar to help you see where the enemies are in direction and distance. Objects can be used as strategic cover.
The gameplay revolves around navigating through the battlefield while engaging enemy targets. The controls simulate realistic tank movements, allowing for varied direction and speed settings. This results in quick changes in direction when combined with forward, backward, right, or left movements.