
Mavericks Baghdad Extraction
A downloadable game
Step Into the Action – A Thrilling Prequel Story!
Take control of John Maverick in his most dangerous mission yet—before the undead plagued his hometown! Set during the Iraq War, this high-stakes prequel follows Maverick’s journey as a Navy SEAL, where he and his team are captured by Saddam Hussein’s forces.
Armed with your light gun and tactical skills, battle through enemy strongholds, rescue your comrades, and uncover hidden secrets in a gripping top-down maze shooter. thats been called "Zelda with guns" by critics, this game challenges you to outgun enemy guards, navigate deadly traps, and take down one of history’s most infamous tyrants.
DIGITAL PACKAGE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
Mavericks Baghdad Extraction ROM
Windows Version EXE file
Instruction Manual
Over world map
Soundtrack By R-SEN Productions featuring special track by the band Lame Genie.
Desert Of The Undead Directors Cut ROM

Gameplay Features
Battle your way through 7 heavily fortified enemy camps to gather critical intel. Uncover the path to Saddam’s palace and face off against one of history’s most notorious warlords.
Lock & Load: 72+ Light Gun Missions
Grab your NES Zapper and dive into over 72 pulse-pounding gunfights. Engage in fast-paced shootouts against Saddam’s ruthless elite guards in classic NES light gun fashion. NO lightgun? NO PROBLEM! All light gun stages are coded and programmed to work with your NES controller. **A NES ZAPPER IS NOT REQUIRED TO PLAY THIS GAME**
Save Your Mission Progress
No more starting from scratch, our built-in save system lets you pick up right where you left off. Your war doesn’t end until you say it does.

Arm Yourself to the Teeth Scour the open world and enemy compounds for hidden weapon caches, classified upgrades, and game-changing power-ups. Become an unstoppable force on the battlefield.


Choose Your Arsenal. Wreak Havoc. Wield your standard-issue AR-15, lob grenades with devastating AOE, or rain fire from above with a call-in airstrike. Multiple ways to dominate—your call, soldier.
Arcade Mode

Physical Hardware & Light Gun Support
To use a traditional NES Zapper:
You must be using original NES hardware
You must play on a CRT television
This setup ensures full Light Gun functionality as designed. Note that a zapper is not Mandatory to play Mavericks Baghdad Extraction. All zapper stages will work with the NES controller.
EverDrive Support
The ROM runs on EverDrive flashcarts and supports the Light Gun when used on a real NES and CRT. The save system has not been fully tested across all EverDrive models, so we recommend using save states when possible. On the physical cartridge, saving has been extensively tested and works 100%.
Mapper & Clone Console Compatibility
This game uses a Mapper 30 PCB, which may not be compatible with all clone consoles. Compatibility can vary depending on the system. However, the game has been fully tested and runs perfectly on FPGA-based systems like the Analogue Nt Mini and RetroUSB AVS.
Updated | 2 hours ago |
Status | In development |
Author | RetroBroGaming |
Purchase
In order to download this game you must purchase it at or above the minimum price of $12 USD. You will get access to the following files:
Download demo
Development log
- ZAPPER SUPPORT!Apr 20, 2025
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Very cool and varied action game with great light gun integration. Our German-language preview can be found in our recorded livestream starting at 02:45:53. English subtitles are also available. Subscription to our YouTube and Twitch channel is welcome. 🙂