Combat Zone 1987

About

Combat Zone is a classic arcade vertical scrolling shoot-em up where the protagonist, Colonel Mentor is brought out of retirement to battle the alien enemy. The regular weaponry consists of air-to-air blasters and bombs for ground targets. Enemy supply ships can be destroyed for hyper bombs, that when detonated clear the entire screen of enemies.

What is happening now

Combat Zone is a shooter released for classic 8-bit systems including the Commodore 64 and ZX Spectrum. Recent coverage has focused on tabletop miniature painting guides tied to the Cyberpunk Red Combat Zone line, offering tutorials for painting robotic units and crew squads used in the game. These guides help players prepare their painted miniatures for tabletop play in the Night City setting. The game appears to have expanded beyond its original 1987 release into a broader miniatures gaming ecosystem, with ongoing content addressing both new and existing players looking to get their forces table-ready.