Game Name:

Thunder Strike: Operation Phoenix

Video Game System:

PlayStation 2

Release Year:

2001

ESRB Rating:

T

Genre:

Shooter

Publisher:

Eidos

Developer:

Core

Player Count:

1

UPC Number:

788687500043

SKU:

5c2c4a01f38f1313334c

Condition:

Very Good

Has Manual:

Yes

Condition Notes:

Game Description:

Thunderstrike: Operation Phoenix – PlayStation 2 (2001)

Take control of the world’s most advanced attack helicopter in this fast-paced combat flight sim from Core Design. Lead global counter-terrorism campaigns across diverse theatres and customize your gunship for peak battlefield performance.

1. Player Mode: **Single-player only**—no local or online multiplayer support :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
2. Campaign Missions: Over 25 missions across four fronts—Alaska, Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe. Campaigns are non-linear: you can switch zones mid-play :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.
3. Aircraft Customization: Outfit your helicopter pre-mission with weapons like Hellfire rockets, heat-seeking bombs, chain guns and sniper attachments via pre-flight loadout :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.
4. Controls & View Options: Cockpit, chase, and external camera views included. Some players note sticky flight at terrain edges and challenging analog stick handling :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}.
5. Gameplay Style & Reception: Arcade-style pacing with simulation elements, responsive graphics, and high replayability—despite a thin storyline :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}.

Collector’s Notes:
– Published by Eidos (North America) and Core Design. Known in Europe as **Thunderhawk: Operation Phoenix** :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}.
– CIB copies (case, manual, disc) often sell for **$8–16 USD**; sealed versions occasionally reach **$20+**, depending on condition and region :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}.