Urban Strike hits different when it boots instantly in your browser. Released in 1994 on the Super Nintendo, this retro classic from Electronic Arts, Black Pearl Software is ready the second you press start — no downloads, no setup.
It was initially released for the Sega Genesis in 1994, with ports handled by Black Pearl Software to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Game Gear in 1995 and to the Game Boy in 1996. It is the third game in the Strike series, after Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf and Jungle Strike.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
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The Story Behind Urban Strike
Malone, a millionaire media mogul who once ran for President of the United States. After infiltrating the facility and capturing Malone, the madman attempts to kill the player by detonating a time-bomb strapped to his chest, but the player drops Malone onto his own superweapon as it detonates, destroying them both at once. After further missions in Mexico and San Francisco, Malone finishes the superweapon and fires it at New York City, causing mass destruction and chaos.
Urban Strike (subtitled The Sequel to Jungle Strike) is a video game developed and published by Electronic Arts. The plastic surgeon says he was marked for death because he had recently deduced that the man he actually operated on was Carlos Ortega, who was one of the two main antagonists in (and was presumed killed at the end of) Jungle Strike. It is the third game in the Strike series, after Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf and Jungle Strike.
How Urban Strike Plays
The helicopter also carries limited ammunition, which must be replenished by means of ammo crates. Urban Strike is a helicopter based shoot 'em up, mixing action and strategy, retaining its predecessor's core mechanics, and expanding on the model with additional vehicles and settings. A new feature introduced in this game is on-foot missions, where the player is required to leave the helicopter at certain points and enter internal environments armed with a rifle and missile launcher.
This time, the campaign takes the player all over the North American continent, beginning in Hawaii and moving through locations in Mexico, San Francisco, New York, and Las Vegas. Should the armor reach zero, the craft will be destroyed, costing the player a life. Levels consist of several missions, which are based around the destruction of enemy weapons and installations, as well as rescuing hostages or prisoners of war, or capturing enemy personnel.
Why Players Still Load It Up
The first mission takes place in Hawaii, where the player character intercepts Malone's attempted theft of giant mirrors and sees to the rescue of a plastic surgeon being targeted by assassins. Next Generation reviewed the Genesis version of the game, rating it three stars out of five, and stated that "With all the great scenery, Urban Strike should be the best Strike game yet, but there's nothing new in the gameplay department, which is a shame." In 1996, GamesMaster ranked the Mega Drive version fifth on their "The GamesMaster Mega Drive Top 10." The player character takes the news of Ego's death very personally.
He concluded that while the series formula was becoming stale, it still delivers for those who want more of the same, and gave it three out of five stars. The 88% review in Mega said: "Very good all round, but EA has taken the genre as far as it can go". However, he is unaware that Malone has penetrated his cover, and Ego is killed with a car-bomb.
Urban Strike — Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a controller to play Urban Strike?
A gamepad is optional. The keyboard mapping shown on this page works immediately, and plugging in a USB or Bluetooth controller switches the player over on its own.
Who developed Urban Strike?
Urban Strike was developed by Granite Bay Software, Foley Hi-Tech, THQ and published by Electronic Arts, Black Pearl Software.
Where can I buy the original Urban Strike?
Scroll to "Other Places You Can Get This Game" beneath the write-up — it lists trusted stores selling official copies.
What console was Urban Strike released on?
Urban Strike was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.