Desert Strike EX

• physical : no
• rom : no, ips file
• licensing : unlicensed
• status : complete
• code : desertstrikeex
• Date(s) : 2025
• Type(s) : hack
• By(s) : Nani16bit

Key Changes and Improvements include:Full SRAM support with robust "campaign mode" saves. 6-button control scheme implemented, including strafing and altitude control. Copilot bios updated to reflect their actual effects on gameplay. Stages unlock in the main menu as they are cleared in campaign mode. Stage-specific high scores saved and shown on the main menu. Copilot selection screen appears between stages. Copilots are unlocked through gameplay and can be found in alternate locations. Restored unused altitude control code found in the original ROM. Numerous bug fixes and gameplay balancing tweaks. The game now returns to the title screen after game over (instead of hanging). Updated controls make missile and winch use more intuitive and responsive. This is just a summary of the many changes made. For full details, check the included read-me file

Data retrieved from itch.io

• ↪ https://irmaosver-ehotmailcom.itch.io/desert-strike-ex
• by : Nani16Bit
• status : Released

A much-needed expansion of the original classic.Key Changes and Improvements include: Full SRAM support with robust "campaign mode" saves. 6-button control scheme implemented, including strafing and altitude control. Copilot bios updated to reflect their actual effects on gameplay. Stages unlock in the main menu as they are cleared in campaign mode. Stage-specific high scores saved and shown on the main menu. Copilot selection screen appears between stages. Copilots are unlocked through gameplay and can be found in alternate locations. Restored unused altitude control code found in the original ROM. Numerous bug fixes and gameplay balancing tweaks. The game now returns to the title screen after game over (instead of hanging). Updated controls make missile and winch use more intuitive and responsive. This is just a summary of the many changes made. For full details, check the included read-me file. The .zip contains the latest patch (v1.4) and detailed documentation. Your feedback and support are always welcome,  and go a long way in helping me keep creating these projects. Happy flying! ROM Info: ROM: Desert Strike - Return to the Gulf (USA) File/ROM SHA-1: D7E7D8C358EB845B84FB08F904CC0B95D0A4053D File/ROM CRC32: 67A9860BYou can apply the patch using this online tool: 👉 https://www.romhacking.net/patch/If you enjoy my work, please consider donating what you feel it's worth. Even a share or a kind word is greatly appreciated!

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