Jungle Strike

March 23, 1993 Electronic Arts Electronic Arts, Gremlin Interactive, Ocean Software, Playtronic, Tec Toy
Shooter
Amiga CD32 SNES Genesis/MegaDrive DOS Amiga
About

A sequel to Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf (a best-seller released the previous year) and the second instalment in the Strike series. Jungle Strike retained its predecessor's core mechanics and expanded on the model with additional vehicles and settings. The game was well received by most critics upon release, with the Mega Drive release receiving critical acclaim from their respective reviewers. Publications praised its gameplay, strategy, design, controls and graphics, although there were some complaints regarding the interface and difficulty.
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Game Info

Release Date March 23, 1993
Developer Electronic Arts
Publisher Electronic Arts, Gremlin Interactive, Ocean Software, Playtronic, Tec Toy
Game Modes Single player
Perspective Bird view / Isometric
Themes Action, Historical, Warfare