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Nintendo 64 · Shooter
Nuclear Strike 64
| System | Nintendo 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Shooter |
| Developer | Pacific Coast Power & Light |
| Publisher | THQ |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Desert Strike |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Developed by Pacific Coast Power & Light and published by THQ, Nuclear Strike 64 arrived on the Nintendo 64 in 1999 as a shooter.
It landed about 3 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 1999 include Resident Evil 2, Super Smash Bros. and Donkey Kong 64.
It is part of the Desert Strike series. The series also appears on other systems with Desert Strike Advance (GBA). Pacific Coast Power & Light also made Road Rash 64 for the N64.
Nuclear Strike 64 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 an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you've played the N64 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Nuclear Strike 64 is like
Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.
Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.
Nuclear Strike 64 cheats & codes
28 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Activator 1 P1 | D01D1B44 0000 |
|---|---|
| Activator 2 P1 | D01D1B45 0000 |
| Dual Activator P1 | D11D1B44 0000 |
| Infinite Lives | 800A5DF0 0009 |
| Level Modifier | 800A5DF1 0000 |
| Invulnerability | 800A9730 0001 |
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Playing N64 games today
The N64 is at its best with friends on the couch: its library is packed with four-player party, racing and shooter games. Selected titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
Nuclear Strike 64 FAQ
When did Nuclear Strike 64 come out on the N64?
Nuclear Strike 64 was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999.
Who made Nuclear Strike 64?
It was developed by Pacific Coast Power & Light and published by THQ.
Is Nuclear Strike 64 multiplayer?
No. Nuclear Strike 64 is a single-player game.
How long does Nuclear Strike 64 take to play?
As a shooter, Nuclear Strike 64 typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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