A decent SNES port of EA's isometric tactical shooter. Fun in short sessions, demanding in target and fuel management.
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Category
Action1 player12+
Description
Military action game in isometric view featuring an assault helicopter striking in the Middle East. Published by EA, released in the United States in 1993. Apache helicopter from above, missions destroying armor and artillery, fuel and ammo management, difficulty modes. SNES port of EA's Desert Strike military action strategy game.
Desert Strike - Return to the Gulf review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,64 MB📅01/03/1993
Published by Electronic Arts
Desert Strike - Return to the Gulf (SNES) price, value & rarity
Is Desert Strike - Return to the Gulf still worth playing in 2026?
A top down strategic action game from Electronic Arts, Desert Strike has you pilot an Apache helicopter through missions inspired by the Gulf War, blending shooting, rescue and fuel and ammo management. The tactical pace, the freedom of approaching objectives and the military mood made it a genre reference at the time. The demanding piloting and high difficulty call for discipline. A classic of action strategy for fans of helicopter missions and old fashioned challenge.
