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3D Combat Zone

In this wireframe graphics FPS game, originally released for the ZX Spectrum in 1983, take on the role of a tank commander in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, struggling to survive against other tanks, deadly…

31 December 1983
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3D Combat Zone is a video game developed by Artic Computing, released 31 December 1983 on PC (Microsoft Windows) and ZX Spectrum.

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What 3D Combat Zone is

3D Combat Zone was developed by Artic Computing and released in 1983. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) and ZX Spectrum.

The premise, in the publisher's words

In this wireframe graphics FPS game, originally released for the ZX Spectrum in 1983, take on the role of a tank commander in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, struggling to survive against other tanks, deadly flying saucers, and the fearsome super tanks.
Description from the publisher · source

How it plays

Its themes are action. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component.

What it launched against

3D Combat Zone launched on 31 December 1983, within three weeks of The Witness, Chuckie Egg, Atic Atac and Zoo Keeper.

Released around the same time: The Witness, Chuckie Egg, Atic Atac, Zoo Keeper.

Official trailer

Gameplay Video thumbnail

Sourced from the publisher’s YouTube channel.

Screenshots

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Quick answers

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When did 3D Combat Zone come out?
3D Combat Zone was released on 31 December 1983 for PC (Microsoft Windows) and ZX Spectrum.