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Battlezone: Rise of the Black Dogs
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Developer | Climax Studios |
| Publisher | Crave Entertainment |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Battlezone |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Developed by Climax Studios and published by Crave Entertainment, Battlezone: Rise of the Black Dogs arrived on the Nintendo 64 in 2000 as a strategy game.
It landed about 4 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 2000 include The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, Paper Mario and Mario Party 3. Among the 12 N64 strategy games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
It is part of the Battlezone series. The series also appears on other systems with Battlezone (2600) and Battlezone (C64).
Battlezone: Rise of the Black Dogs supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the N64 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want quick action without planning ahead
What playing Battlezone: Rise of the Black Dogs is like
Strategy games reward planning over reflexes: command armies, manage resources and outthink opponents on turn-based or real-time battlefields.
Tip for newcomers: Read the manual or tutorial if one exists: retro strategy games often assume you know their rules. Save between missions.
Battlezone: Rise of the Black Dogs cheats & codes
65 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Activator 1 P1 | D007AF00 0000 |
|---|---|
| Activator 2 P1 | D007AF01 0000 |
| Dual Activator P1 | D107AF00 0000 |
| Activator 1 P2 | D007AF06 0000 |
| Activator 2 P2 | D007AF07 0000 |
| Dual Activator P2 | D107AF06 0000 |
Battlezone: Rise of the Black Dogs walkthroughs & guides
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Battlezone: Rise of the Black Dogs FAQ
When did Battlezone: Rise of the Black Dogs come out on the N64?
Battlezone: Rise of the Black Dogs was released for the Nintendo 64 in 2000.
Who made Battlezone: Rise of the Black Dogs?
It was developed by Climax Studios and published by Crave Entertainment.
Is Battlezone: Rise of the Black Dogs multiplayer?
Yes. Battlezone: Rise of the Black Dogs supports up to 4 players.
How long does Battlezone: Rise of the Black Dogs take to play?
As a strategy game, Battlezone: Rise of the Black Dogs typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Battlezone: Rise of the Black Dogs on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.