Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf - Classic 1992 Retro Shooter Game
Electronic ArtsStudio
Sega Master System (SMS)Console
Mike Posehn,John Manley,Richard RobbinsDesign
Brian Schmidt,Rob HubbardMusic
257 played
This Game is:
33 year
s
old / 1992 Year
Game Controls
Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf.
Relive the excitement of Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf! This 1992 classic from EA lets you pilot an Apache helicopter in a strategic battle against a Middle Eastern dictator.
Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf is a classic 1992 shoot 'em up game by Electronic Arts that brings you the thrill of strategic warfare. As a player, you'll take control of an Apache helicopter, tasked with the mission of destroying enemy weapons, installations, and rescuing hostages. Inspired by the Gulf War, the game unfolds a conflict between the US and a Middle Eastern dictator, General Kilbaba. With the perfect blend of action and strategy, you'll navigate through open, multi-directional scrolling levels viewed from an isometric perspective. The game was EA's highest selling game at the time, receiving favorable reviews for its graphics, sound, and overall enjoyability. Despite some controversy surrounding its release soon after the Gulf War, the game remains a classic in the retro shooter genre.
Game Controls
The game is controlled using the directional keys for navigation, and action keys for firing weapons and releasing hostages.