Take the highway to the danger zone, this May

By Nigel Wood, UK
for www.touchgen.com

Published: April 30, 2009

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Paramount Digital Entertainment will be releasing Top Gun for iPhone in early May. Following in the footsteps of Maverick and Iceman, players start as the new rookie in the Top Gun School. Players will be able to fly missions in the F-22 Raptor or a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber. The game uses the accelerometer and multi-touch allowing players to shoot down opponents, dodge incoming air-to-air and surface-to-air missiles, navigate environments and become one of the skilled few to survive the “Danger Zone!”

Key Features

Strap Yourself In - With Maverick and Iceman’s instruction, navigate the “Danger Zone” while engaging and obliterating enemy bogeys in the most action-packed jet shooter game for the iPhone and iPod touch to-date.
Avoid the “Danger Zone“ – Incoming air-to-air and surface-to-air missiles as well as aerial and ground-based obstacles create multiple “Danger Zones“ that must be avoided. Flirt with the edge to rack up more points!
Torch Your Enemies – Steer the fighter jet using the accelerometer to find enemies, draw a lock on to them and take them out.
Push Your Weapons to the Limit – Strafe enemy ground emplacements with the F-22’s Vulcan cannons or take out MiGs with target-locking anti-aircraft missiles.
Become the Best of the Best – Fly through 15 missions in a variety of environments, including oceans, deserts, canyons and city centers during the day or night.
Earn Medals and Achievements – See who the real Top Gun is by earning medals and achievements while progressing through the game.
Assign Your Own Handle – Create any moniker you like: Maverick, Iceman, Goose, etc.
Blast to the Beat – Fly and battle to “Danger Zone” and other hard-hitting tracks
Request a Flyby At Any Time – Top Gun features internal clock triggers, including a real-time day/night cycle.
It’s Classified – Top Gun features unlockable content and Easter eggs.

Dave had a hands on at this years GDC, you can read his impressions here. And while you wait to feel the need… the need for speed… you can check out the latest batch of screenshots below.

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2 Comments on "Take the highway to the danger zone, this May"

Legend.inc on Fri, 1st May 2009 6:47 am

i like the movie. the game looks quite impressive too!

Rock $ Rolla on Fri, 1st May 2009 8:39 am

The game looks pretty awesome, i think this is going to be the best flying game yet

Take the highway to the danger zone, this May

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