Play Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf

Genesis

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Control panel

Arrow keys move · Z / X are main buttons · Enter starts · V selects.

A compatible gamepad can be used after launch.

Keyboard layoutOpen / close

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Buttons

AXZS

System: Esc opens the EmulatorJS menu for save and load states, fullscreen, and control remapping.

About Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf

Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf is a shoot em up game for Genesis, released in 1992. It was developed by Electronic Arts, Inc.

Explore the Genesis collection and discover more shoot em up games below.

Where are the controls?

The control panel below the game screen shows this edition’s keys. Click inside the game before using your keyboard.

How do I save or change controls?

Open the player menu for the options available in this emulator. Save support varies by game and player; see the playing help for more guidance.

Where can I find more games like this?

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