VectorGamer Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Last night I fired up Robot Tank and have to say that I think this cartridge kicks Battlezone's ass. What I always hated about Battlezone is you had to wait until your shot hits something before you could get another shot off. And that downright sucks if you miss because you're going to be toast from the return fire. For this reason alone makes Robot Tank a better game. Sure Battlezone has different enemies, but Robot Tank gives you fog, nighttime, locusts and raining frogs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhd Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 In the early-1990s, the Woolco chain folded in Canada. The last remaining store in Halifax still had some 2600 games in stock -- including Robot Tank -- for very cheap prices. I had never heard of this game before, but I was very impressed with it, especially the day-night cycle and the weather. I especially like how it is possible for the tank to take damage, but remain (semi-)functional. Playing "blind" without functioning radar or a view screen is a real challenge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+FujiSkunk Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 It's a tie for me. Robot Tank has environmental effects and a more complex damage model, but Battlezone has more realistic physics, particularly where tank shell trajectories and how to dodge enemy fire are concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyperboy Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Robot Tank because its my girlfriends favorite 2600 game. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqoon Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 It is really a tie for me. Much as I love Robot Tank, credit still must be given to Atari for an excellent port in Battlezone. Only thing I wish is that it would have more closely resembled arcade Battlezone, complete with flying saucers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+FujiSkunk Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 The flying saucers are in 2600 Battlezone. It's the obstacles, volcano and homing missiles that are missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goochman Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I voted for Robot Tank, but one has to remember Battlezone was restricted to having to mimic an Arcade concept - Robot Tank programmer was free to do whatever he wanted gameplay wise. If Battlezone had day/night/fog and damage one would say "This is not Battlezone" so I think you need to take that into account. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFL Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I would love a mashup homebrew of the best of both these games together with the twin stick controls of Thomas's hack. That would be my dream tank game on the 2600. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodrigo Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Robot Tank. Playing it during the game night with the screen damaged can make you really nervous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_MHR_ Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Battlezone was realy ok , but Robot Tank is for me the better game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaztee Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 Robot tank hands down. Really fancy digging my copy out for a blast now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keatah Posted September 15, 2013 Share Posted September 15, 2013 (edited) It's a tough call, Sometimes I like Battlezone and other times I like Robot Tank. One day my gramma said that there was some kind of new game out, and that everybody was talking about it. I don't recall if it was Robot Tank or LaserBlast she was referring to. I personally hated LaserBlast though. It was like, so, smile-tchh, flip-your-hand, gay! Edited September 15, 2013 by Keatah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JadeETC Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Robot Tank is the better game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zylon Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 IMO- While there is more to Robot tank, Battlezone is just more fun. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Robot Tank by a country mile, two if I'm in the city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Nathan Strum Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Battlezone is my favorite arcade game, so I couldn't help but be disappointed by the 2600 version. Robot Tank added enough extra features to distance itself from it and transform the gameplay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Cafeman Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Although 2600 Battlezone is initially impressive, I'd choose Robot Tank. I've never really understood how to beat all the squadrons in RT though. Once I get damaged, or stuck in the rain (move slow), I die. I can't remember , but does your damaged tank get fixed once a day passes, or are you stuck damaged until you do die? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high voltage Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 I like 'em both Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Robot Tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennybingo Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Shatner wins...hands down. (was that even a question?) 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacobZu7zu7 Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 I voted Battlezone, It offers better realistic and strategic gameplay, and after playing... it has a less predictable outcome. Robot Tank is great and more exciting at times,.. but I feel the Tanks attack the same way, and the scoring system bores me, I can reach a score of 70, and never go any further. I like the weather changes, but the gameplay suffers in the elements (I end up skipping them), but day and night are fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacobZu7zu7 Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Although 2600 Battlezone is initially impressive, I'd choose Robot Tank. I've never really understood how to beat all the squadrons in RT though. Once I get damaged, or stuck in the rain (move slow), I die. I can't remember , but does your damaged tank get fixed once a day passes, or are you stuck damaged until you do die? STUCK DAMAGED... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimerians Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Robot Tank was frustrating to play especially getting stuck at night with rain etc...I remember having more fun with Battlezone so I picked Battlezone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tremoloman2006 Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 I prefer Robot Tank over Battlezone. I think the gameplay is smoother, more realistic, and I love the weather/night changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liammw8 Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Robot Tank. Besides the fact that Activision made among the very best games for the 2600, Robot Tank had so much more to it. The changes in weather patterns, the switch between day and night, the varying degrees of damage you could sustain ... there is so much more depth than Battlezone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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