Play Urban Strike Online

Urban Strike on the Game Boy came out in 1995, published by THQ. It was part of that wave of portable action games where you got a surprisingly complete version of a console experience on a small screen. The game puts you in the cockpit of a helicopter, tasked with stopping a criminal syndicate from taking over the United States.

You pilot the helicopter across a series of isometric city maps, clearing each screen of enemies before moving to the next. Your main job is to destroy all enemy units and structures in an area, rescue hostages, and then locate a hidden fuel dump to refill your tanks. The controls take some getting used to; you're constantly managing your altitude while aiming at ground targets and dodging a steady stream of return fire. It's a challenging game that demands careful movement and quick shooting. Flying through those pixelated city blocks, with the constant threat of running out of fuel or missiles, creates a tense and focused experience.