History VideoGame / Havoc

''Havoc'' Is a little-known FirstPersonShooter by defunct developer Reality Bytes, released in 1995. They made only two other games: a Mac-only VideoGame/{{Doom}} clone called Sensory Overload before Havoc, and a third-person HackAndSlash fantasy game called Dark Vengeance, after Havoc. It was advertised as a KillerApp for Windows 95, pushing that OS's graphical and networking capability. In the vein of ''VideoGame/{{Battlezone|1980}}'', Havoc put players in control of a combat vehicle and pitted them against hordes of foes.

The singleplayer campaign cast you as a sort of land-{{Pirate}}, a freelance [[UniversalDriversLicense tank commander]] wandering the battlefields of a [[AfterTheEnd post-apocalyptic Earth]] ruled by [[MegaCorp Mega Corps]] in search of useful loot and supplies. Your enemies are the {{Mooks}} of Tyrakian Global, one such MegaCorp. Their forces are spread across three major regions: The [[DeathMountain mountainous, rocky]] Badlands, the [[SlippySlideyIceWorld frozen Fallen Wastelands]], and the [[EldritchLocation bizarre,]] [[AmazingTechnicolorBattlefield colorful]] [[TheVeryDefinitelyFinalDungeon Tyrakian Territories.]] In each level, there are three [[MacGuffin Gate Keys]] to find, each guarded by a powerful SentryGun and numerous other foes. Find the keys, then find the exit. Do this for three levels and [[BossFight fight a boss]]. There are over 30 levels total and six Bosses. You have a ''wide'' variety of weapons to use, and a choice of three vehicles.

* MirrorBoss: The fifth boss uses an identical vehicle and weapons to yours.

* EnergyWeapon: The primary weapons are all this. In general, they possess a rapid fire rate and [[BottomlessMagazines infinite ammunition.]]

* FrickinLaserBeams: You begin the game with [[EmergencyWeapon a weak red laser gun.]] One PowerUp you can find makes it [[LawOfChromaticSuperiority blue and stronger,]] while another nets two lasers per shot.

[[IThoughtItMeant This game shouldn't be confused with]] either film called Havoc. Or the [[WreakingHavok Havok physics engine.]]

* KillItWithFire: The slow-firing (relatively), but high-damage FireBall gun.

* CompetitiveBalance:
** FragileSpeedster: The green [[CoolBike BattleCycle.]]
** JackOfAllStats: The red [[HoverTank HoverCraft.]]
** MightyGlacier: The blue [[TankGoodness HyperTank.]]

''Havoc'' Is a little-known FirstPersonShooter by defunct developer Reality Bytes, released in 1995. They made only two other games: a Mac-only {{Doom}} clone called Sensory Overload before Havoc, and a third-person HackAndSlash fantasy game called Dark Vengeance, after Havoc. It was advertised as a KillerApp for Windows 95, pushing that OS's graphical and networking capability. In the vein of ''VideoGame/{{Battlezone|1980}}'', Havoc put players in control of a combat vehicle and pitted them against hordes of foes.

For its time, the game incorporated a number of cutting-edge features: Varied environments and terrain, terrain deformation, support for [[GogglesDoSomethingUnusual virtual reality goggles]] of the time, and cross-platform multiplayer between PC and Macintosh. The game worked on either system out of the box, and came with a multiplayer-only second disc that could be given to a friend. If you had enough discs to go around, 16-player deathmatches were possible.

!!''Havoc'' provides examples of:

* CarFu: [[SubvertedTrope Subverted]], unfortunately. Ramming enemies ([[MalevolentArchitecture and terrain]]) tends to just damage your car without doing appreciable damage to them.

* DeflectorShields: Your vehicle has these, though [[CallAHitPointASmeerp they're really treated]] as HitPoints.
* DeadlyDisc: [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin The Disc Gun.]] Notable for it's very distinctive firing sound.

* EldritchLocation: The Tyrakian Territories, seen in worlds [[DiscOneFinalDungeon 3]] and [[TheVeryDefinitelyFinalDungeon 6]], are markedly different from the other two zones. AlienSky, AmazingTechnicolorBattlefield, {{Bizarchitecture}} and [[AnimalMecha enemies resembling animals]] can all be found here, as can the game's two oddball bosses: [[EnergyBeings A living cloud of flame]] and [[spoiler: The [[OurDragonsAreDifferent Tyrakian]] [[BigBad Overlord.]]]]
* EnemyDetectingRadar: You have a convenient minimap in the lower-right of your HUD. Targets are ColorCodedForYourConvenience: Land enemies are red, air enemies brown, [[SentryGun sentries]] blue, static structures green.

* EnergyWeapon: The primary weapons are all this. In general, they possess a rapid fire rate and [[BottomlessMagazines infinite ammunition.]]

* ImprobableAimingSkills: Of a sorts. A certain PowerUp vastly expands the range of the targeting brackets on your HUD, temporarily. Your shots auto-track enemies you keep within these brackets.

''Havoc'' Is a little-known FirstPersonShooter by defunct developer Reality Bytes, released in 1995. They made only two other games: a Mac-only {{Doom}} clone called Sensory Overload before Havoc, and a third-person HackAndSlash fantasy game called Dark Vengeance, after Havoc. It was advertised as a KillerApp for Windows 95, pushing that OS's graphical and networking capability. In the vein of {{Battlezone}}, Havoc put players in control of a combat vehicle and pitted them against hordes of foes.

* ShockwaveStomp: [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin The Shockwave]] secondary weapon. It fires a seismic pulse forward, much like the Thumper weapon in the later 1998 {{Battlezone}} remake.

* PowerUp: A staggering variety: [[HealThyself Shield bonuses,]] [[SuperStar Temporary invulnerability]], new weapons, weapon upgrades and ammo, the "[[ImprobableAimingSkills targeting bonus]]" and others.

* SuperStar: The "Ultrashield" PowerUp has this effect.

* GoddamnedBats: Any flying enemy can be this. They fly above your ordinary aim box, so you have to scroll up to shoot at them. Typically they fly past you before this can happen, so you have to struggle to keep them in your view. The [[FragileSpeedster fast-moving]] ground enemies can also be annoying.

* DeathFromAbove: The mortar cannon gives you indirect shelling capability. Its fairly hard to use.

* FrickinLaserBeams: You begin the game with [[EmergencyWeapon a weak red laser gun.]] One PowerUp you can find makes it stronger, while another nets you dual shots.

* KillItWithFire: The slow-firing, but high-damage FireBall gun.

* MirrorBoss: The fifth boss uses your vehicle and weapons.

* ScoringPoints: The game tracks your score, arcade-style.

* StuffBlowingUp: All over the place- but be careful, shrapnel from explosions can damage your vehicle. Keep a good distance from your targets.

* VideogameLives: You begin with three, ScoringPoints can get you more.

''Havoc'' Is a little-known FirstPersonShooter by defunct developer Reality Bytes, released in 1993. They made only two other games: a Mac-only {{Doom}} clone called Sensory Overload before Havoc, and a third-person HackAndSlash fantasy game called Dark Vengeance, after Havoc. It was advertised as a KillerApp for Windows 95, pushing that OS's graphical and networking capability. In the vein of {{Battlezone}}, Havoc put players in control of a combat vehicle and pitted them against hordes of foes.

** FragileSpeedster: The green [[CoolBike motorcycle.]]
** JackOfAllStats: The red [[HoverTank hovercar.]]
** MightyGlacier: The blue [[TankGoodness tank.]]

The singleplayer campaign cast you as a sort of land-{{Pirate}}, a freelance [[UniversalDriversLicense tank commander]] wandering the battlefields of a [[AfterTheEnd post-apocalyptic Earth]] ruled by [[MegaCorp Mega Corps]] in search of useful loot and supplies. Your enemies are the {{Mooks}} of Tyrakian Global, one such MegaCorp. Their forces are spread across three major regions: The [[DeathMountain mountainous, rocky]] Badlands, the [[SlippySlideyIceWorld frozen Fallen Wastelands]], and the [[EldritchLocation bizarre,]] [[AmazingTechnicolorBattlefield colorful]] [[TheVeryDefinitelyFinalDungeon Tyrakian Territories.]] In each level, there are three [[MacGuffin Gate Keys]] to find, each guarded by a powerful SentryGun and numerous other foes. Find the keys, then find the exit. Do this for three levels and [[BossFight fight a boss]]. There are 30 levels total and six Bosses. You have a ''wide'' variety of weapons to use, and a choice of three vehicles.

* BonusStage: There's a bonus level after every BossFight. Collect floating crystals and "HAVOC" letters for [[ScoringPoints bonus points.]]
* BossFight: Six total.

* GoddamnedBats: Any flying enemy can be this. They fly above your ordinary aim box, so your HUD has to scroll up automatically to let you shoot at them. Typically they fly past you before this can happen, so you have to struggle to keep them in your view. The fast moving ground enemies can also be annoying.
* ImprobableAimingSkills: Of a sorts. A certain PowerUp vastly expands the range of the targeting brackets on your HUD, temporarily. Your shots auto-track enemies within these brackets.

* SentryGun: There are quite a few of these, and they typically deal alot more damage then mobile foes. A [[EliteMooks stronger, larger kind]] guards each Gate Key.
* SuperStar: The Invulnerability PowerUp has this effect.

The singleplayer campaign cast you as a sort of a land-{{Pirate}}, a freelance [[UniversalDriversLicense tank commander]] wandering the battlefields of a [[AfterTheEnd post-apocalyptic Earth]] ruled by [[MegaCorp Mega Corps]] in search of useful loot and supplies. Your enemies are the {{Mooks}} of Tyrakian Global, one such MegaCorp. Their forces are spread across three major regions: The [[DeathMountain mountainous, rocky]] Badlands, the [[SlippySlideyIceWorld frozen Fallen Wastelands]], and the [[EldritchLocation bizarre,]] [[AmazingTechnicolorBattlefield colorful]] [[TheVeryDefinatelyFinalDungeon Tyrakian Territories.]] In each level, there are three [[MacGuffin Gate Keys]] to find, each guarded by a powerful SentryGun and numerous other foes. Find the keys, then find the exit. Do this for three levels and [[BossFight fight a boss]]. There are 30 levels total and six Bosses. You have a ''wide'' variety of weapons to use.