
Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf
1992
Game Information
Summary
Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf, commonly known as Desert Strike, is a shoot 'em up video game released by Electronic Arts (EA) in February 1992 for Sega's Mega Drive. The game was later released on several other formats such as the SNES, including a much upgraded version for the Amiga home computer. The game was inspired by the Gulf War and depicts a conflict between an insane Middle Eastern dictator, General Kilbaba, and the United States. The player controls a lone Apache helicopter and attempts to destroy enemy weapons and installations, rescue hostages and capture enemy personnel, while managing supplies of fuel and ammunition.
Release Date
February 1, 1992
Developer
Electronic Arts
Publisher
Gremlin Interactive
Platforms
BlackBerry OSSuper Nintendo Entertainment SystemSega Mega Drive/GenesisDOSAmigaGame Boy AdvanceSuper Famicom
Genres
ShooterStrategy
Themes
ActionWarfare