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Atari Lynx · Shoot 'em Up
Desert Strike
| System | Atari Lynx |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up |
| Developer | Teque |
| Publisher | Telegames |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Strike |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Atari Lynx in 1993, Desert Strike is a shoot 'em up developed by Teque and published by Telegames. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf.
It landed about 4 years into the Lynx's life. Other notable Lynx releases from 1993 include Lemmings, BattleWheels and Gordo 106.
It is part of the Strike series. The series also appears on other systems with Desert Strike (SNES) and Soviet Strike (PS1).
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Desert Strike is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Desert Strike walkthroughs & guides
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Desert Strike FAQ
When did Desert Strike come out on the Lynx?
Desert Strike was released for the Atari Lynx in 1993.
Who made Desert Strike?
It was developed by Teque and published by Telegames.
Is Desert Strike multiplayer?
No. Desert Strike is a single-player game.
How long does Desert Strike take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Desert Strike typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Desert Strike on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.