Beam Software Retro Games Collection

During their active years, Beam Software produced games that found an audience with players looking for strategic depth or fast-paced action. For instance, Laser Squad, released in 1991, offered players a turn-based tactical combat experience where precise movement and weapon selection were crucial for success. You controlled a small squad of soldiers against alien forces, carefully planning each soldier's actions to outmaneuver opponents. Later, they contributed to the vertical shooter genre with Xenon 2: Megablast. This game presented players with a relentless barrage of enemies and projectiles, requiring quick reflexes and thoughtful weapon acquisition to survive the increasingly difficult levels. The studio also ventured into 3D with titles like Body Harvest for the Nintendo 64, which involved exploring alien worlds, battling creatures, and piloting various vehicles.

The studio's work spanned across different hardware generations, from the Commodore 64 and Amiga to later consoles. This allowed them to experiment with game design as technology evolved, delivering experiences that were notable for their gameplay mechanics and challenging nature.