Dead Ball Zone
| Dead Ball Zone | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Rage Games [1] |
| Publisher | GT Interactive [2] [3] |
| Platform | PlayStation [4] |
| Release | June 1998 [5] [6] |
| Genres | Action, Sports |
Dead Ball Zone is a 1998 video game developed by Rage Games and published by GT Interactive.[7] An identical PC version was released under the alternative name, Savage Arena.
Gameplay
[edit ]Dead Ball Zone imagines a brutal sport born from a ruined world. Two teams of eight clash in a pit where the only objective is to drive the ball into the opponent's goal. Everything else is chaos: bone-crunching tackles, weapons, insults, and dismemberment are all part of the match. The game blends the savage spectacle of ancient gladiatorial combat with the tactical flow of rugby, creating a contest where survival is as important as scoring. Victorious players earn prize money to heal injuries and strengthen their veterans, since no mercy exists in this future. The arenas and customizable athletes allow players to shape their squad's abilities—shooting, throwing, catching, speed, strength, agility, and mentality—while equipping them with an arsenal of fifteen weapons. Each character can perform twenty distinct actions, ensuring that every match is a violent, strategic struggle where the path to victory is paved with both skill and brutality.[4]
Development
[edit ]The game was in development since 1996.[8]
Reception
[edit ]| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| All Game Guide | 2/5[9] |
| Absolute PlayStation | 7.4/10[5] |
| Computer and Video Games | 4/5[10] |
| Extreme Playstation | 91/100[11] |
Absolute PlayStation rated the game a 7.4 of 10 stating that "It's difficult to imagine what type of audience Dead Ball Zone is being aimed at. The fighting is basically a few over-the-top tackles and the sport is a combination of handball/basketball and football."[5]
Sales
[edit ]According to GT Interactive, the game had strong sales.[12]
References
[edit ]- ↑ "Dead Ball Zone Preview". GameFan . August 8, 1998. p. 44. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
- ↑ "Taking foul play into a new dimension". The Daily Telegraph . April 2, 1998. p. 78. Retrieved March 26, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Smith, Josh (April 19, 1998). "Dead Ball Zone Preview". GameSpot . Archived from the original on March 3, 2000. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
- 1 2 IGN Staff (April 24, 1998). "Dead Ball Zone". IGN . Retrieved July 18, 2021.
- 1 2 3 "Dead Ball Zone Review". Absolute PlayStation. June 1998. Archived from the original on November 20, 2012. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
- ↑ "Game Calendar". GameSpot . May 15, 1998. Archived from the original on September 3, 2000. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
- ↑ Fielder, Lauren (April 23, 1998). "GT Interactive Plays Dead". GameSpot . Archived from the original on October 17, 2000. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ↑ "Interview with Rage". hype.se. 1998. Archived from the original on May 25, 1998. Retrieved February 6, 2024.
- ↑ Kanarick, Mark. "Dead Ball Zone". All Game Guide . Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
- ↑ "Dead Ball Zone". Computer and Video Games . July 1998. p. 89. Retrieved April 12, 2022.
- ↑ "Dead Ball Zone". Extreme Playstation. June 1998. p. 65. Retrieved August 26, 2021.
- ↑ "GT Interactive Software Corp - Quarterly Report (SEC form 10-Q)". SEC . November 16, 1998. Archived from the original on February 19, 1999. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
External links
[edit ]- Official website (archived)