{{Short description|2000 video game}} {{Infobox video game | title = Beach Head 2000 | image = Beach Head 2000 box art.jpg | alt = A helmeted soldier firing a large mounted gun from inside a fortification, in the background another helmeted soldier covers his ears, the title "Beach Head 2000" is above in large block letters. | developer = Digital Fusion, Inc. | publisher = WizardWorks{{efn|Mac OS version published by MacSoft, arcade version published by Global VR.}} | released = '''Windows'''{{vgrelease|NA|June 13, 2000<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Games Of 2000 |url=http://gonegold.com/golden/2000.shtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010203121600/http://gonegold.com/golden/2000.shtml |archive-date=February 3, 2001 |access-date=March 31, 2024 |website=Gone Gold}}</ref>}}'''Mac OS'''{{vgrelease|NA|October 6, 2000<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.infogrames.net/corporate/press/100600_beachhead.asp |title=MACSOFT SHIPS 'BEACH HEAD 2000' UNLEASHING A BARRAGE OF MILITARY FIREPOWER ONTO THE MACINTOSH |date=October 6, 2000 |website=Infogrames |accessdate=April 8, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20001217105500/http://www.infogrames.net/corporate/press/100600_beachhead.asp |archivedate=December 17, 2000 |url-status=dead}}</ref>}}'''Arcade'''{{vgrelease|NA|September 2001}} | genre = First-person shooter, shooting gallery | modes = Single-player | platforms = Windows, Mac OS, Arcade }} '''''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 simulation cabinets and Digital Fusion continues to sell the Windows version as a download via its website.
== Gameplay == thumb|left|Players must defend the beach from a variety of threats both on the ground and in the air. 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.<ref name=GameSpot>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/beachhead-2000-review/1900-2606814/ |title=BeachHead 2000 Review |last=Soete |first=Tim |date=July 24, 2000 |website=GameSpot |publisher=Fandom |accessdate=September 19, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230528140917/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/beachhead-2000-review/1900-2606814/ |archivedate=May 28, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref> 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.<ref name=AllGame>{{cite web |url=http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=25224&tab=review |title=Beach Head 2000 (PC) - Review |last=Smith |first=Ted |website=AllGame |publisher=All Media Network |accessdate=September 19, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141115122410/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=25224&tab=review |archivedate=November 15, 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
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== Reception == {{Video game reviews | MC = 46/100<ref name=MC>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/beachhead-2000/ |title=Beach Head 2000 (PC) |website=Metacritic |publisher=Fandom |accessdate=September 19, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230919220152/https://www.metacritic.com/game/beachhead-2000/ |archivedate=September 19, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref> | Allgame = {{Rating|2|5}}<ref name=AllGame/> | CNG = 5/10<ref>{{cite web |url=http://gamecenter.com/Reviews/Item/0%2C6%2C0-4544%2C00.html |title=Beach Head 2000 |last=Williamson |first=Colin |date=August 2, 2000 |website=Gamecenter |publisher=CNET |accessdate=September 19, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20000815084724/http://gamecenter.com/Reviews/Item/0,6,0-4544,00.html |archivedate=August 15, 2000 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | CGSP = {{Rating|2|5}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cdmag.com/articles/028/175/beachh2k_review.html |title=Beach Head 2000 |last=Hiles |first=Bill |date=July 18, 2000 |website=Computer Games Strategy Plus |publisher=Strategy Plus, Inc. |accessdate=October 26, 2019 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040904161748/http://www.cdmag.com/articles/028/175/beachh2k_review.html |archivedate=September 4, 2004 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | CGW = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.cgwmuseum.org/galleries/issues/cgw_195.pdf |title=Beachhead 2000 [sic] |last=Lombardi |first=Chris |magazine=Computer Gaming World |publisher=Ziff Davis |issue=195 |date=October 2000 |page=136 |accessdate=September 19, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220702021736/https://www.cgwmuseum.org/galleries/issues/cgw_195.pdf |archivedate=July 2, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref> | EPD = 7.5/10<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.elecplay.com/review.html?article=2731&full=1 |title=BeachHead 2000 (PC) |last=Steinberg |first=Scott |date=July 17, 2000 |website=The Electric Playground |publisher=Greedy Productions Ltd. |accessdate=September 19, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20020817054435/http://www.elecplay.com/review.html?article=2731&full=1 |archivedate=August 17, 2002 |url-status=dead}}</ref> | GSpot = 3.9/10<ref name=GameSpot/> | GameZone = 6.5/10<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/beach_head_2000_pc_review_pc_review/ |title=Beach Head 2000 - PC - Review |last=Lafferty |first=Michael |date=July 16, 2000 |website=GameZone |accessdate=September 19, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080930205305/http://pc.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r15590.htm |archivedate=September 30, 2008 |url-status=live}}</ref> | IGN = 6/10<ref name=IGN>{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/06/21/beachhead-2000 |title=Beachhead 2000 |last=Adams |first=Dan |date=June 21, 2000 |website=IGN |publisher=Ziff Davis |accessdate=September 19, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230528172953/https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/06/21/beachhead-2000 |archivedate=May 28, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref> | ML = (Mac) "Blech!"<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://archive.org/details/MacAddict-054-200102/page/n53/mode/2up |title=Beachhead 2000 [sic] |last=Orlando |first=Greg |magazine=MacADDICT |publisher=Imagine Media |issue=54 |date=February 2001 |page=53 |accessdate=September 19, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20010718124900/http://www.macaddict.com/issues/0102/rev.beached2k.html |archivedate=July 18, 2001 |url-status=live}}</ref> | PCGUS = 18%<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Beach Head 2000 |magazine=PC Gamer |publisher=Imagine Media |volume=7 |issue=10 |date=October 2000}}</ref> | rev1 = ''Maxim'' | rev1Score = {{Rating|2|5}}<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.maximonline.com/articles/review_videogames.asp?videogame_id=803 |title=Beach Head 2000 |last=Porter |first=Alex |date=December 2000 |magazine=Maxim |publisher=MaximNet, Inc. |accessdate=September 19, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20010127013200/http://www.maximonline.com/articles/review_videogames.asp?videogame_id=803 |archivedate=January 27, 2001 |url-status=dead}}</ref> }}
The PC version received "generally unfavorable reviews" according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.<ref name=MC /> ''GameSpot'' said that the game becomes repetitive when taking out the stream of enemies in each level.<ref name=GameSpot /> 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''.<ref name=AllGame /> ''Inside Mac Games'' commented that the game was not worth the relatively low price, even among a limited selection of Mac OS games.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.insidemacgames.com/reviews/view.php?ID=61&Page=1 |title=Beach Head 2000 |last=Pierce |first=Kit |date=December 7, 2000 |magazine=Inside Mac Games |accessdate=September 19, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160406072316/http://www.insidemacgames.com/reviews/view.php?ID=61&Page=1 |archivedate=April 6, 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref> However, ''IGN'' had a more positive reaction to the game, comparing it to ''Missile Command'' and calling it "strangely addicting".<ref name=IGN/>
The PC version was nominated for the "Worst Game of the Year" award at ''GameSpot''{{'}}s Best and Worst of 2000 Awards, which went to ''Blaze and Blade: Eternal Quest''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.zdnet.com/gamespot/features/pc/bestof_2000/p4_03.html |title=Best and Worst of 2000 (Worst Game of the Year, Nominees) |author=GameSpot staff |year=2001 |website=GameSpot |publisher=Ziff Davis |accessdate=September 19, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20010124002500/http://www.zdnet.com/gamespot/features/pc/bestof_2000/p4_03.html |archivedate=January 24, 2001 |url-status=dead}}</ref> It was also nominated for the "Best Sound in a PC Game" award at ''The Electric Playground''{{'}}s Blister Awards 2000, which went to ''Deus Ex''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.elecplay.com/feature.html?article=5130&page=2#mr_toppy |title=Blister Awards 2000 (PC Games 1) |author=EP staff |year=2001 |website=The Electric Playground |publisher=Greedy Productions Ltd. |accessdate=December 1, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20020124113036/http://www.elecplay.com/feature.html?article=5130&page=2#mr_toppy |archivedate=January 24, 2002 |url-status=dead}}</ref>
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== Sequels == Digital Fusion produced several sequels, ''Beach Head 2002'',<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/beach-head-2002-review/1900-2847653/ |title=BeachHead 2002 Review |last=Walker |first=Trey |date=February 13, 2002 |website=GameSpot |publisher=Fandom |accessdate=September 19, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301171124/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/beach-head-2002-review/1900-2847653/ |archivedate=March 1, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref> ''Beach Head Desert War'', and ''Baghdad Central Desert Gunner''.{{citation needed|date=September 2023}} Global VR would take over the license from Tsunami and produce arcade versions of the first three games in the series.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=12746 |title=Beach Head 2002 |website=Killer List of Videogames |publisher=International Arcade Museum |accessdate=September 19, 2023 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230528150910/https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=12746 |archivedate=May 28, 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref>
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== External links == * {{official website|http://www.fusiongames.com/Store/Beachhead2000/index.html}} * {{KLOV game|id=7062}} * {{moby game|id=/3056/beach-head-2000/}}
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