Activision and Pandemic Studios' BattleZone series combines the first-person action of games like Quake with the real-time strategy tactics of Command and Conquer . Set in the late 20th century, BattleZone 2 places players in an organization built to fight a new alien enemy known as the Scion. Game play is mission based, where players complete a variety of objectives, including assault, defend, escort, and base construction, to propel the twisting story line. BattleZone 2 's beautiful landscapes only improve as the game advances; seldom do you see an action game with as many mountains, hills, and valleys to explore and hide behind. To repel the alien horde, you'll command a wide range of vehicles, all operated from a first-person perspective. The complex, but easy-to-grasp interface allows you to order other units into battle and construct new base structures with simple mouse clicks and single keystrokes. Unlike its immediate predecessor, BattleZone 2 emphasizes action over strategy; most
