BattleSport

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1996 video game

title: "BattleSport" type: doc version: 1 created: 2026-02-28 author: "Wikipedia contributors" status: active scope: public tags: ["1996-video-games", "3do-games", "cancelled-panasonic-m2-games", "cyclone-studios-games", "multiplayer-and-single-player-video-games", "playstation-(console)-games", "sega-saturn-games", "video-games-developed-in-the-united-states", "windows-games"] description: "1996 video game" topic_path: "technology/operating-systems" source: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BattleSport" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" wikipedia_page_id: 0 wikipedia_revision_id: 0

::summary 1996 video game ::

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FieldValue
titleBattleSport
imageBattleSport cover art.jpg
developerCyclone Studios
Unexpected Development (PS, SS, Windows)
publisher{{plainlist
released{{plainlist
*PlayStation{{vgreleaseNA
genreSports
modesSingle-player, multiplayer
platformsPC, PlayStation, Saturn, 3DO
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| title = BattleSport | image = BattleSport cover art.jpg | developer = Cyclone Studios Unexpected Development (PS, SS, Windows) | publisher = {{plainlist|

BattleSport is a 1996 futuristic sports video game developed by Cyclone Studios. It was originally published by Studio 3DO (the software division of The 3DO Company) for the 3DO Interactive Multiplayer in 1996. After the 3DO was discontinued BattleSport was published for other systems by Acclaim Entertainment. It was released for Windows and PlayStation, Sega Saturn, and Windows in North America in July 1997, and in Europe on August 1, 1997.

Development

Director Evan Margolin summarized the making of the game:

Near the end of 1996, Studio 3DO stated that a version of BattleSport for the Panasonic M2 was in development.

Reception

| EGM = 5.875/10 (PS1) | GSpot = 6/10 (PS1) | NGen = (3DO) | Allgame = (3DO) (SAT)

GamePro gave the 3DO version a recommendation. While they said the game is harder than it should be due to slippery controls and an overabundance of powerups to flip through, they felt the strong graphics, audio, and fast-paced gameplay "make this a game worth playing." A reviewer for Next Generation gave the game an even stronger recommendation, praising the unique gameplay concept, exceptionally good polygon graphics by 3DO standards, huge variety of power-up items, and consistently smooth frame rate even in the multiplayer mode, which he was especially enthusiastic about: "As with any split-screen, having your view so vertically limited is distracting, but the sheer fun and excitement of competing in this game against another human player is incredible."

Though the 3DO version failed to reach a mass audience, it sold well enough to turn a profit.

The game was less well-received when it appeared on the PlayStation, with critics praising the huge number of arenas and options

Sequel

A sequel, BattleSport II, was planned for the Nintendo 64, and PlayStation, but never released.

References

References

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  2. "List of Release Dates for BattleSport".
  3. (August 1996). "Acclaim to Bring 3DO Titles to PSX, Saturn". [[International Data Group.
  4. [http://www.gamespot.com/ps/action/battlesport/similar.html?mode=versions BattleSport for PlayStation]. [[GameSpot]]. Retrieved on July 1, 2009.
  5. (November 1995). "BattleSport". [[Imagine Media]].
  6. (January 1997). "M2 Jitters?". [[Ziff Davis]].
  7. (July 1997). "Review Crew: BattleSport". [[Ziff Davis]].
  8. Sackenheim, Shawn. "Battle Sport (3DO) Review".
  9. Thompson, Jon. "Blood Sport (Sega Saturn) Review".
  10. (April 1996). "ProReview: BattleSport". [[International Data Group.
  11. (February 1996). "Score!". [[Imagine Media]].
  12. (April 1997). "NG Alphas: Cyclone Studios". [[Imagine Media]].
  13. but railing against the unnecessarily frustrating handling of the vehicles. Dan Hsu elaborated in ''[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]'', "It's difficult to catch the ball at any time, unless it's sitting still, or you and it are heading toward each other in a straight line." Commenting on the game's arcade-style simplicity, having little variety or long-term objectives to keep the player engaged, Jeff Kitts stated in ''[[GameSpot]]'', "the fact is that there's just no need for a game like this on the PlayStation in 1997."Kitts, Jeff (July 29, 1997). [https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/battlesport-review/1900-2546744/ BattleSport Review for PlayStation]. [[GameSpot]]. Retrieved on July 1, 2009.
  14. (May 1997). "In Development". [[Imagine Media]].
  15. (August 1997). "3DO's PlayStation Lineup". [[International Data Group.

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