Hot on the (w)heels of published Days of Thunder, Paramount Digital Entertainment seems unstoppable – they are bringing yet another movie franchise to the iPhone. This time, it is a game based on the 1986 movie Top Gun (starring Tom Cruise), one of the best aerial movies available.
Top Gun, developed by Freeverse, puts you in the role of a new Navy recruit in the Top Gun program. Maverick and Iceman has now taken position as instructors at the Top Gun Academy and they will lead you through various missions and scenarios as you attempt to become one of the few to survive the Highway in the Danger Zone.
Shoot down enemy crafts while at the same time dodging incoming air-to-air and surface-to-air missiles in a dangerous environment. A new storyline about a hostile Communist threat helps engage players with the game. It is now up to you and your supersonic fighter jet to fend off against these unfriendly force.
Top Gun features:
- screaming action through the skies in either an F-22 Raptor or B-2 Spirit stealth bomber
- fire target-locking missiles on enemies; or strafe their positions with your Vulcan cannon
- air-to-air and surface-to-air missiles as well as aerial and ground-based obstacles create ‘Danger Zones’ that players must avoid
- multiple in-depth missions – 10 altogether, in a variety of environments, including oceans, deserts, canyons and city centers
- earn medals and achievements as you progress through each mission in the game
- fly and battle your way to hits from the movie, including the famous track, Danger Zone
- create your own call-sign, be it Maverick, Goose, Merlin or Iceman
- unlockable content and easter eggs
Based on initial impressions and feedback from various sites, Top Gun seems to be a very fun arcade title with great graphics to boot. At only $1.99 (special launch price), the game seems worthy of an addition for arcade gamers and fans of the movie.
Now, if only they would allow us request (and get denied) for a fly-by upon completion of each mission.
Get the game from the iTunes Store and be sure to also check out the movie, now available for rent or purchase in both Standard and High Definition formats.
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