This is a list of computer and video games based on the Zoids franchise. Zoids Console Games Zoids: The Battle Begins (C64, Amstrad & Spectrum) In 1986, Martech released a home computer game, Zoids: The Battle Begins, for the C64, ZX Spectrum and Amstrad CPC, based on the Original European Zoids Release. The plot revolved around the rebuilding of Zoidzilla: players would assume control of a Spiderzoid and hunt for the lost parts of Zoidzilla in order to repair him and defeat the Red Zoid forces. Zoids: Battle of the Central Continent (NES) Zoids: Chuuou Tairiku no Tatakai was released on September 5, 1987 for the Famicom. Zoids 2: Zenbase Strikes Back (NES) Zoids 2: Zenebasu no Gyakushuu was released on January 17, 1989 for the Famicom. Zoids: Apocalypse (NES) Zoids: Mokushiroku (Lit: Apocalypse) was released on December 21, 1990. It is a strategy game wherein a player controls units, however, when two units engage each other in battle, the game shifts into an action-oriented format. The game is set at the end of the OJR Battle Story. One of the unique features of the game is the ability to choose whether it plays like a turn-based strategy game, or a real time strategy game. There are also earthquakes that occur during gameplay that would alter the terrain, sometimes opening up new routes or revealing previously inaccessible upgrades. This game was only released in Japan. It was later re-released in 2009, as one of the games available on the Wii's Virtual Console. Zoids VS (GameCube) Zoids VS Zoids VS II (Zoids: Battle Legends in the United States) Zoids VS III This game lets players customize their Own personal Zoids, then jump into battle against the computer AI or an opposing player. The game features characters taken from the series as well as introduces a few new ones. The main mode is the mission mode, where players pick their sides (Empire or Republic), then take on multiple enemies on the battlefield. There is also a Zoid Battle Mode, where the player can face off against Zoids of his/her choice, complete with intros and special attacks straight from the series. Up to two players can go head-to-head in versus mode. Zoids Vs. III looks and plays similarly to its predecessors, offering fast-paced robot action in wide-open battlefields. New to the series is the ability to perform sliding turns in battle and take