Battlezone II: Combat Commander
Released December 31, 1999 · consists of 2 releases.
In this sequel to Activision's unique first-person/real-time strategy PC game, players are tasked with combating a new, unknown enemy at the edge of space.
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Battlezone II: Combat Commander
| First release date | December 31, 1999 |
| Platform | PC |
| Developer | Pandemic Studios |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Genre | Action , Strategy , First-Person Shooter |
| Theme | Sci-Fi , Alternate Historical |
| Franchises | Battlezone |
| Aliases | Battlezone 2: Combat Commander BZII BZ2 |
Overview
Battlezone II: Combat Commander, sequel to 1998's Battlezone, is a hybrid first-person shooter/real-time strategy PC game developed by Pandemic Studios and published by Activision in 1999.
Gameplay
Battlezone II is a unique mix of first-person shooter, vehicle shooter, and real-time strategy. For example, the player can pilot a vehicle around the map, then hop out, enter a building, and command forces from an overhead perspective. Tasks like directing units and building structures can be done from any mode with the help of the function keys, which are bound to unit groups and constructor units. Basic real-time strategy elements are present in the game, such as tech trees and harvesting resources to build units.
Reception
While pre-launch enthusiasm for the game was high, this quickly dissipated upon release. Buggy gameplay and steep system requirements marred the game's reputation, even after a significant number of issues were alleviated by patches. The game still managed to receive a few positive reviews, but did not sell particularly well.
Legacy
After Pandemic Studios ceased patching Battlezone II after version 1.2, Pandemic programmers Nathan Mates and Ken Miller released patch 1.3, an unofficial patch that they developed in their spare time. Patch 1.3 enabled user-created mods, which the programmers hoped would foster a dedicated mod community and increase popularity of the game. Today, a few active mod communities remain, including Battlezone II Mod Development, Battlezone Universe, and the Battlezone II Map Room. Gallery
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Specific release details
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Battlezone II: Combat Commander |
| Platform | PC |
| Region | United Kingdom |
| Developer | Pandemic Studios |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Release date | N/A |
| Product code | None |
| Company code | None |
| Rating | |
| Minimum Players | 1 |
| Maximum Players | N/A |
| Resolutions | N/A |
| Sound Systems | N/A |
| Single player Features | N/A |
| Multi player Features | N/A |
| Widescreen Support | No |
| Notes | N/A |
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