14 DAY TRIAL // THQ Wireless Inc. has released Star Wars: Trench Run for iPhone and iPod touch. Priced at $4.99, the title leverages the iPhone platform to deliver simple motion controls and realistic gameplay. Developed by Infrared5 and Lucasfilm Ltd., the game is said to enable players to recreate one of their favorite scenes from Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope.
“Leading development studio Infrared5 has delivered a world-class iPhone game that lives up to Star Wars’ fans expectations as they relive one of the most recognized scenes in this epic saga,” Adam Comiskey, vice president, THQ Wireless, said. “The iPhone is an excellent gaming platform and Star Wars: Trench Run is a great example of the quality line-up of games we plan to release on the iPhone over the coming months.”
“We've really pushed the capabilities of Apple's mobile devices with Star Wars: Trench Run,” Chris Allen, CEO of Infrared5, added. “The graphics are like a console game, and the controls are so responsive it really feels like you are Luke Skywalker flying an X-wing, attempting to take down the Death Star single-handedly. I can't tell you how excited we are to see it go live, and get feedback on what other Star Wars fans think of the game.”
The main features include the ability to slow down time and increase the agility to bring TIE fighters into the shooting range, as well as to dodge obstacles while flying down the trench; great 3D graphics based on the original Star Wars movie; hidden features; special effects including lighting, advanced shaders, explosions and lifelike models; original music and sound effects combined with real movie footage; accelerometer controls with life-like physics; special graphical features for the 3GS, iPod touch 2nd Gen and future devices; leader boards.