Machine Head is a post-apocalyptic first-person shooter game for the Sony PlayStation 1. Developed by Core Design, released in 1996, this game submerges players into a world ravaged by a deadly virus and an army of infected mutants. Players take control of a pilot operating a specialized combat vehicle, the 'Machine Head', to navigate through desolate environments while battling enemies. Incorporating combat elements and exploration, players must eradicate the virus threat and save humanity. The game is noted for its early 3D graphics and intense action-packed gameplay within the sci-fi shooter genre.