Beach War - Beach Defense Mac OS
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| Apache Strike | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | William C. Appleton (Mac) |
| Publisher(s) | Silicon Beach Software Activision (C64) |
| Platform(s) | Macintosh, Commodore 64, MS-DOS |
| Release | 1987: Mac 1989: C64 1989: MS-DOS |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Apache Strike is a 3D helicopter game first released for the Macintosh in 1987.
Gameplay[edit]
Its objective is flying an Apache helicopter through a rudimentary hidden line-rendered cityscape in order to destroy the enemy's strategic defense computer. Enemy helicopters and tanks are encountered and must be shot down along the way. The Apache's position is shown in an onscreen map as well as bearing and distance to the defense computer. Some game events are presented in digitized speech by the Lifelike In-board Narrative Damage Assessment computer, or LINDA.
The intro music bears more than a passing resemblance to the Airwolf helicopter TV series theme.[citation needed]
Reception[edit]
Compute! in 1989 called the PC version of Apache Strike's graphics 'sparse but colorful', noting that it was among the few inexpensive games supporting VGA graphics. The magazine recommended the game to those who 'just want to blow some bad guys out of the sky without having to think too hard'.[1]
References[edit]
- ^Atkin, Denny (December 1989). 'Apache Strike'. Compute!. p. 108.
- Computer Chronicles: Computer Games (1987.) Includes video reviews of Beyond Dark Castle and Apache Strike with Silicon Beach development V.P. Eric Zocher
External links[edit]
- Apache Strike at Lemon 64
| Beach Head 2000 | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Digital Fusion, Inc. |
| Publisher(s) | WizardWorks, MacSoft, Infogrames |
| Platform(s) | Arcade, Mac OS, Windows |
| Release |
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| Genre(s) | First-person shooter, Shooting gallery |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Beach Head 2000 is a first-person shooter game developed by Digital Fusion. It was originally released by WizardWorks for Microsoft Windows and MacSoft for Mac OS as a 'value-priced' release. A loose remake of the 1983 computer game Beach Head, it shared a similar premise, as players defend a beach against attack by utilizing a variety of weapons. A version of the game was also produced for video arcades by Tsunami Visual Technologies, available in various motion simulationcabinets[1] and Digital Fusion continues to sell the Windows version as a download via its website.
Gameplay[edit]
Players take the role of the sole gunner defending a beach against invading enemy soldiers, tanks, helicopters and other military attack vehicles. The player utilizes a variety of weapons, including a gun turret with a machine gun, howitzer cannon and guided surface-to-air missiles. A handgun is available as a final means of defense. The mouse is used to aim. Additional ammo and health are available by shooting packages dropped with parachutes.[2] Missions end when all enemies are defeated, each mission changes the spawn point of enemies on the beach. There are infinite missions and the game has no ending.[3]
Reception[edit]
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| AllGame | [3] |
| CGM | [4] |
| GameSpot | 3.9/10[2] |
| GameZone | 6.5/10[5] |
| IGN | 6/10[6] |
The game was met with mostly negative reviews, with much of the criticism centered around its gameplay. GameSpot said 'The game grows old quickly, as taking out the stream of enemies in each level becomes repetitive.'[2] A review in Allgame said that 'the initial appeal of Beach Head 2000's single view wears off very quickly' and compared it unfavorably to the original Beach Head.[3]Inside Mac Games commented that the game was not worth the relatively low price, even among a limited selection of Mac OS games.[7] However, IGN had a more positive reaction to the game, comparing it to Missile Command and calling it 'strangely addicting.'[6]
Sequels[edit]
Digital Fusion produced several sequels, Beach Head 2002,[8]Beach Head Desert War[9] and Baghdad Central Desert Gunner.[10]Global VR would take over the license from Tsunami and produce arcade versions of the first three games in the series.[11][12]
References[edit]
- ^'Beach Head 2000'. The International Arcade Museum. Retrieved October 27, 2012.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^ abcSoete, Tim (July 14, 2000). 'BeachHead 2000 Review'. GameSpot. CBS Interactive Inc. Retrieved October 27, 2012.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^ abcSmith, Ted. 'Beach Head 2000 - Review'. allgame. Rovi. Archived from the original on December 12, 2014. Retrieved October 27, 2012.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^Hiles, Bill (July 18, 2000). 'Beach Head 2000'. Computer Games Magazine. Archived from the original on September 4, 2004. Retrieved October 26, 2019.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^Lafferty, Michael (July 16, 2000). 'Beach Head 2000 Review'. GameZone. Archived from the original on August 23, 2006. Retrieved October 26, 2019.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^ ab'Beachhead 2000'. IGN. June 21, 2000. Retrieved October 27, 2012.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^'Beach Head 2000'. Inside Mac Games. December 7, 2000. Retrieved October 27, 2012.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^Walker, Trey (February 13, 2002). 'BeachHead 2002 Review'. GameSpot. CBS Interactive Inc. Archived from the original on November 4, 2012. Retrieved October 27, 2012.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^'Beach Head Desert War'. GameSpot. CBS Interactive Inc. Archived from the original on February 16, 2013. Retrieved October 27, 2012.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^'Baghdad Central Desert Gunner'. GameSpot. CBS Interactive Inc. Archived from the original on November 2, 2012. Retrieved October 27, 2012.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^'Beach Head 2002'. The International Arcade Museum. Retrieved October 27, 2012.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^'Beachhead 2003 Desert War'. IGN. Retrieved October 27, 2012.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)