Soviet Strike

Soviet Strike was released by Electronic Arts for the Sony PlayStation and Sega Saturn in 1996 and 1997. The game was part of EA's long-running Strike series of helicopter combat titles. It marked the franchise's transition from the 16-bit era into the 32-bit console generation with full 3D graphics.

Yes, Soviet Strike is part of the Strike series that began with *Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf* on the Sega Genesis in 1992. The series progressed through titles including *Jungle Strike*, *Urban Strike*, and then *Soviet Strike*. Soviet Strike was the first entry in the franchise to use full 3D polygonal graphics and live-action FMV cutscenes.

Soviet Strike is a mission-based helicopter combat game where players pilot a gunship across various levels, destroying enemy targets, rescuing friendly units, and completing objectives while managing limited fuel, ammunition, and armor. The game incorporates live-action video briefings between missions to advance the story. The 3D engine was a significant departure from the isometric 2D presentation of earlier Strike games on Genesis and SNES.

Yes, Soviet Strike was followed by *Nuclear Strike*, which continued the franchise on the PlayStation and other platforms in the late 1990s. Nuclear Strike was the final major entry in the classic Strike series before EA effectively retired the franchise. The series did not continue into the 128-bit console generation.