14 DAY TRIAL // Paramount Digital Entertainment has announced the release of Top Gun, a new game for iPhone and iPod touch. Immediately available for download from the iTunes App Store, Top Gun places players at the United States Navy Fighter Weapons School, where instructors Maverick and Iceman will help them compete to become the next Top Gun. The title closely follows the story of the classic film with the same name.
“Over twenty years after its debut, Top Gun remains one of the most popular, iconic movies of all time,” John Kavanagh, senior vice president, Video Games of Paramount Digital Entertainment, said. “This unique Top Gun app puts that thrilling cinematic experience at your fingertips. Using the accelerometer and innovative Multi-Touch user interface in iPhone and iPod touch allowed us to create epic aerial battles and hugely entertaining gameplay that's sure to bring out the Maverick in all of us.”
In the game, players will have the opportunity to take control of an F-22 Raptor or a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, shoot down MiGs and dodge incoming air-to-air and surface-to-air missiles, or take out enemies by locking-on and firing their missiles. They will also navigate intricate environments, while aerial and ground-based obstacles will create more Danger Zones to navigate.
As with any iPhone game, Top Gun takes full advantage of the Multi-Touch and accelerometer-based control scheme. After completing a mission, players can return to that scenario in the Instant Action Mode. The title also features iconic songs from the Top Gun movie soundtrack.
Visit the iTunes App Store by clicking on the link below to have a closer look at the in-game action, or to download the game for your device. Top Gun is available at an introductory price for a limited period of time, so hurry up! It requires OS 2.2.1 software update.