It’s time for ColecoVision owners to celebrate as the iconic 1983 military hit Beach Head has un-officially made its debut on the ColecoVision console thanks to Electric Dreams. Originally crafted by Access Software, the multi-stage combat game originally took early home computers like the Commodore 64, Apple II, Atari, ZX Spectrum, and Amstrad by storm. Thanks to a dedicated team effort from Eric Damain and Adan Toledo, this impressive homebrew adaptation successfully translates the complete, authentic experience to the classic console for the absolute first time, bridging a forty-year gap for eager Coleco owners.
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The port flawlessly captures the tension of the original game, tasking players with leading a naval fleet across six distinct combat stages. Players must adapt quickly as the action shifts seamlessly from careful navigation on the open waters to a chaotic, heavy-artillery assault against an entrenched enemy stronghold. Surviving the gauntlet requires a mix of tactical patience, precise aim, and quick reflexes, ensuring that ColecoVision owners finally get to experience one of gaming’s foundational military shooters in all its glory.Features
- Six complete and distinct combat phases
- Four difficulty levels (Skill 1 to Skill 4)
- Original soundtrack and period-accurate sound effects
- Multi-bank 128K ROM — full game, no compromises
- Compatible with real ColecoVision hardware and emulators (CoolCV, BlueMSX)
- Developed entirely in CVBasic by Oscar Toledo
Credits
- Design, Programming & Sound : Eric Damain
- Music : Adan Toledo
- Original game : Beach Head (1983) — developed by Bruce Carver for Access Software
- Built with
- CVBasic by Oscar Toledo G.
Links 1) Source V1.0 – Thanks Liqmatrix for the heads up!
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