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Commodore 64 · Shoot 'em Up / Action
Beach Head II: The Dictator Strikes Back
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| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Aackosoft |
| Publisher | U.S. Gold |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Beach Head |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 1 |
Released for the Commodore 64, Beach Head II: The Dictator Strikes Back is a shoot 'em up developed by Aackosoft and published by U.S. Gold. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
It is part of the Beach Head series; on the C64 you can also try Beach Head. Aackosoft also made Aztec Challenge, Orc Attack and Raid on Bungeling Bay for the C64.
Beach Head II: The Dictator Strikes Back supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the C64 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
What playing Beach Head II: The Dictator Strikes Back is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
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C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Beach Head II: The Dictator Strikes Back FAQ
Who made Beach Head II: The Dictator Strikes Back?
It was developed by Aackosoft and published by U.S. Gold.
Is Beach Head II: The Dictator Strikes Back multiplayer?
Yes. Beach Head II: The Dictator Strikes Back supports up to 2 players.
How long does Beach Head II: The Dictator Strikes Back take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Beach Head II: The Dictator Strikes Back typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Beach Head II: The Dictator Strikes Back on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.