Desert Strike Deep cut
Game Boy · Shoot 'em Up / Shooter
Urban Strike
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Shooter |
| Developer | Foley |
| Publisher | Black Pearl Software |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Strike |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Released for the Game Boy, Urban Strike is a shoot 'em up developed by Foley and published by Black Pearl Software. It blends shoot 'em up and shooter elements.
Among the 27 Game Boy shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #22 by legacy score.
It is part of the Strike series; on the Game Boy you can also try Desert Strike and Jungle Strike. The series also appears on other systems with Desert Strike (SNES) and Soviet Strike (PS1).
Urban Strike is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
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)
- you've played the Game Boy hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Urban 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.
Urban Strike walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Urban Strike.
If you like Urban Strike, the Matrix also picks…
Jungle Strike Deep cut
Space Invaders Classic
Contra 4 Classic
Battle City Classic Co-op
Metal Slug 1st Mission Classic
Playing Game Boy games today
Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.
Urban Strike FAQ
Who made Urban Strike?
It was developed by Foley and published by Black Pearl Software.
Is Urban Strike multiplayer?
No. Urban Strike is a single-player game.
How long does Urban Strike take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Urban 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 Urban 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.