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Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf
Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf
Publishers: Gremlin Interactive, Malibu Games
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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.
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Average Score
78.17%
Steve
score
7.0
Ed
score
7.0
Martin
score
6.0
Sushi-X
score
8.0
7
70%
Graphics and Sound
3.4
Play Control
3.6
Challenge
3.8
Theme and Fun
3.6
3.6
72%
Frequent Flyer
Graphics
5.0
Sound
4.0
Gameplay
5.0
FunFactor
4.5
4.62
92.5%
Pricing Information
 Used : 9.99 Complete: 36.3 New: 65.08
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