Description

Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf is a helicopter-based shoot ’em up video game originally released by Electronic Arts in 1992 for the Sega Genesis. The game later made its way to other platforms including the Atari Lynx. In the game, players control an Apache helicopter with the goal of completing various missions, which typically involve eliminating enemy targets and rescuing prisoners of war. Set in a fictional Middle Eastern conflict, Desert Strike received praise for its strategic elements and intense action gameplay. The game is remembered for its challenging missions and unique blend of action and strategy elements within the shoot ’em up genre.