Desert Strike Deep cut
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Shoot 'em Up / Shooter
Urban Strike
Deep cut
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Shooter |
| Developer | Electronic Arts |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Strike |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Urban Strike is a shoot 'em up released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Electronic Arts. It blends shoot 'em up and shooter elements.
It is part of the Strike series; on the Genesis you can also try Desert Strike and Jungle Strike. The series also appears on other systems with Desert Strike (SNES) and Soviet Strike (PS1). Electronic Arts also made Road Rash II, Road Rash 3 and Budokan: The Martial Spirit for the Genesis.
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)
- you've played the Genesis 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 cheats & codes
61 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Rockets | FF10CB:FF |
|---|---|
| Infinite Missiles | FF10CF:FF |
| Infinite Gun Ammo | FFB1A3:FF |
| Infinite Fuel | FF10D7:FF |
| Infinite Armor | FF10D3:FF |
| No Load | FF10DB:00 |
Urban Strike walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Urban Strike.
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Urban Strike FAQ
Who made Urban Strike?
It was developed by Electronic Arts.
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.
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