Warzone
A downloadable game
In a world divided by hues,
Red and Blue, etched in ancient views.
In this dance of power, fierce and raw,
Red and Blue draw swords to redraw the law.
Welcome to Warzone - epic battle for dominance! In this Commodore 64 game two players take the helm of rival nations locked in a relentless war for supremacy.
System requirements:
- Commodore 64 PAL
- (NTSC version not yet available)
- 1541 Drive
- two joysticks
Works also with VICE, THEC64 (_AD flag recommended) and SD2IEC devices.
Gameplay
Command your forces on two distinct fronts: the strategic map and the tactical battlefield. On the strategic map, you maneuver your units towards the enemy's vital production facilities. In the tactical battlefield you take direct control of individual fighters, helicopters, and tanks as you clash head-to-head with your opponent. Employ cunning tactics, swift reflexes, and keen strategy to outgun and outmaneuver your adversary, leaving destruction in your wake.
Victory is within reach for the player who can decimate all enemy production facilities and ultimately seize control of their headquarters. Will you rise to the challenge and lead your nation to glory?
Full game documentation is available at our wiki pages.
Keep your eyes peeled for Warzone 2520, an advanced version of the game that promises more intense action and strategic depth. We welcome all development ideas as we strive to make Warzone 2520 the ultimate battleground for aspiring commanders.
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Development log
- Release 1.01 is out11 days ago
- Warzone Release13 days ago
Comments
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Seems there is a flaw in the tactical game: You can do remaining moves if you lost your unit in combat.
Oops...! Thank you for reporting this. I don't know how it slipped through our testing. We will fix this asap.
Fixed!
very good
Good job! https://c64universe.wordpress.com/2024/05/05/warzone-2024-orlof/
For me the Computer player is missing and for the Combat action part of the game I think it needs some speed and controlling optimization but in general this is a very well created game.
Thank you for feedback and visibility! I'm glad to hear that you appreciate the overall creation. I agree that the absence of a computer player is a problem, especially since not many C64 players use a shared screen anymore. It is something we'll consider adding in future updates.
As for the slow combat speed, it is a design choice, but we'll check if there is some way to improve the controls.
Thank you for your understanding reply. Coming back to the speed, I remembered that the game G.I. Joe, for example, also had these combat action parts, where the speed is really enjoyable in my opinion. This could be an excellent example.
GIJ is a great tip! I immediately did some research. Both GIJ and Warzone scroll at approximately 25 px/s. Given that Warzone's viewports are much smaller, the perceived speed should actually feel proportionally faster. Additionally, Warzone features 16-directional movement, whereas GIJ has 8-directional movement. Despite these facts, GIJ's controls feel more responsive. This might be due to GIJ having a much higher rotation speed. If that's the case, making similar improvements in Warzone is challenging because the game must maintain balance among different vehicle types. E.g. it's necessary that tank rotation speed is very limited to give planes a fighting chance to succeed in strafing runs. Everything depends on everything. (…and that’s what makes game designing so interesting :-) )
This definitely deserves more thought.
G.I. Joe is an old favourite of mine, which is why I'd love to feel as close to that as possible in your game. I'd be happy if you'd like to develop it further or make more new games. In any case, I wish you good luck! ;)