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[kremiso]

A retroquestion for the nostalgic here;
in this period thanks to the emulators i have completed some Desert Strike versions i hadn't the pleasure until now, like the SNES US version and the Master System one.
Actually playing the Genesis version, and the DOS version will follow.
It's interesting how each port seems to fit greatly on each target platform, with gfx, sound and slight gameplay differences too.
I had this on Amiga back then, always loved the first (probably still my fave chapter), but i like the entire serie, until Nuclear Strike on PS1

I'm wondering if you have a favorite version between all the different ports that were made for the first one?

 

[Windle Poons]

Amiga forever.

 

[RCX]

Only ever played the MD version. A buddy of mine had it on snes but seeing EA games on that machine always seemed a little strange to me. Something about the snes colour palette made them look a little too clean.

 

[Thebonehead]

Only ever played the Amiga version so have to go with that.

There is a modern inspired version if you fancy.

 

[Parazels]

For a young NES owner, the Genesis version looked photorealistic.

 

[adamsapple]

Genesis, of course.

 

[Fahdis]

Changed my vote to Amiga after watching the video. Crazy how much better it is than the rest outside of the Intro.

 

[Hyper_hyper]

Definitely Amiga version. Played the hell out of it.

 

[Dr. Suchong]

I was reading about Desert Strike in Retrogamer a few weeks ago, I couldn't for the life of me remember if I had it on my Megadrive.
Quick search revealed I had Jungle, but not Desert.
I'm so anal and ocd so I have no idea why I'd got Jungle before buying Desert.
The isometric controls always flummoxed me as a youth and I can't remember being especially good at it.
But I digress.
Megadrive. Just for the memories.
Edit: I realise the irony in my last statement.

 

[Windle Poons]

One of the few Amiga games that released without copy protection on the disks. Strange for EA though I suppose their train of thought was that it would have been on a BBS a week or so before official release so what was the point.

Still have my big box original too.

 

[kremiso]

One of the few Amiga games that released without copy protection on the disks...

Indeed an interesting choice, i had the original too but i discovered much later that wasn't copy protected

i remember i'd put on tape the intro music

 

[cireza]

Strike series is excellent on MegaDrive, among the best games and really a ton of fun to play even today.

The Master System port was fantastic, they really did a ton of effort on it. Sadly the Game Gear version is entirely different and not smooth at all. Same for Urban Strike on the console. However, the Jungle Strike port is nothing short of amazing on the Game Gear. Incredibly close to the 16 bit game (but without all the missions sadly).

 

[IDKFA]

Only ever played the MD version.

Came here to say the same. The MD version is the only one I played.

Also, why isn't there a remastered collection of these gems?

 

[JohnSpartanLee]

Amiga version has the best explosions and the best sound effects.

 

[xrnzaaas]

I only know the Amiga version and from I understand it's thankfully not one of the inferior ones.

A shame that Cleared Hot is a PC-only release, I'd buy it to scratch that itch.

 

[Diddy X]

I'll need a Digital Foundry in depth analisys to decide

 

[NeverYouMind]

I think I only played Desert Strike at someone else's house on a computer. It did not quite blow me away like the Urban Strike I already owned on the Genesis.

P.S. I had no idea that there were so many Amiga owners...

 

[Windle Poons]

 

[simpatico]

I only ever had access to the Genesis versions, but they were some of my favorite games of the gen. Back when EA felt like EA.

 

[nightfly]

I liked Urban Strike, you can blow up the white house lol

 

[Windle Poons]

Also, controversially, I think the Amiga version of Road Rash is the best version too.

 

[NeverYouMind]

Also, controversially, I think the Amiga version of Road Rash is the best version too.

3DO. However, it is a remake rather than a port.

 

[German Shocks]

Sega CD version is the best one.

 

[NeverYouMind]

Sega CD version is the best one.

The Super Strike Trilogy that never released?

 

[reinking]

I played it mostly on the Sega Nomad so I am going to have to go with the Genesis version.

 

[Holammer]

I'll go with the Megadrive, it's the only one I ever played.
Looked at some videos, the Amiga version seems to struggle with a suitably choppy framerate.

 

[kremiso]

Sega CD version is the best one.

Noticed the prototype on Hidden Palace creating the poll;
Planning to try that for last, as a final fireworks

 

[Rocco Schiavone]

Only played the Amiga version.

 

[Clear]

I'll go with the Megadrive, it's the only one I ever played.
Looked at some videos, the Amiga version seems to struggle with a suitably choppy framerate.

The slower pace and frame-rate made it feel different, really lent the game a more strategic edge.

 

[DarkShadowXI]

Only played the Genesis version, but...now I kinda wanna try them all

 

[Esca]

Love this series and the game linked above Cleared Hot is very good so far (devs have been good in early access so far) if your a fan of these games. I've been wanting to play these again lately and am waiting for my Superstation 1 to do so

 

[Spukc]

The only true version is the megadrive version

 

[Quasicat]

Sega CD version is the best one.

I only ever played the SNES version. I had no clue that the Sega CD version existed. Looks like I'm going to my local retro shops to start looking for it!

 

[RCX]

Also, why isn't there a remastered collection of these gems?

I began my day not even considering this as a possibility. Now I want this.

Though the way the narrative is presented in desert strike would be a bit of a marketing nightmare in 2026

 

[IDKFA]

I began my day not even considering this as a possibility. Now I want this.

Though the way the narrative is presented in desert strike would be a bit of a marketing nightmare in 2026

Maybe just a disclaimer that this was made in the 90s, not a reflection of modern sensibilities blah blah etc etc. Or just pull it completely.

Of there was ever a collection, it would need to also include Soviet and Nuclear Strike.

Why hasn't EA done this yet? Do EA still own the rights?

 

[IAmRei]

only played megadrive, i think i want to replay it again