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Super Nintendo · Shoot 'em Up / Shooter
Urban Strike
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Shooter |
| Developer | Black Pearl Software |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Strike |
| ESRB | T |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 8 |
Developed by Black Pearl Software and published by Electronic Arts, Urban Strike arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1995 as a shoot 'em up. It blends shoot 'em up and shooter elements.
It landed about 4 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1995 include Chrono Trigger, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Among the 53 SNES shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #9 by legacy score.
It is part of the Strike series; on the SNES you can also try Desert Strike and Jungle Strike. The series also appears on other systems with Soviet Strike (PS1) and Nuclear Strike (PS1). Black Pearl Software also made The Mask, NHL 97 and Total Carnage for the SNES.
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)
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
77 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Fuel | C2C9-C4DD |
|---|---|
| Infinite Ammo | 3CAC-360F |
| Start With 1 Life | DF84-42D6 |
| Start With 5 Lives | D984-42D6 |
| Start With 9 Lives | DB84-42D6 |
| Start With 50 Lives | 7484-42D6 |
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 SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Urban Strike FAQ
When did Urban Strike come out on the SNES?
Urban Strike was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995.
Who made Urban Strike?
It was developed by Black Pearl Software and published 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.
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.