Top Gun (1987 video game)

For the computer game, see Top Gun (1986 video game).
Top Gun
North American cover art
Developer(s)Konami
Publisher(s)Konami
Designer(s)Bonobo Noriko
Kitt Bunko
Kujakusuma Akemi
Nekomanma Iku
Amadeus Mitchy
Programmer(s)Camry Yatchan
Howitzer E-DA
Katino Mu
Artist(s)Kenji Shimoide
Naoki Sato
Daibutsu Mari
Composer(s)Kiyohiro Sada
Kauzi Muraoka
Kouji Murata
SeriesTop Gun
Platform(s)Nintendo Entertainment System
ReleaseNA: November 1987
JP: December 11, 1987
EU: 1988
Genre(s)Shoot 'em up, combat flight simulation
Mode(s)Single-player
Arcade systemNintendo VS. System

Top Gun is a shoot 'em up combat flight simulation game based on the 1986 hit film Top Gun. It was developed and published by Konami for the Nintendo Entertainment System.[1] It was released in North America in November 1987,[2] Japan on in December 1987,[3] and then in Europe a year later.[4][5][6] It is an adaptation of VS. Top Gun, a 1987 Nintendo VS. System arcade game also by Konami.[7][8] As the second game to establish the Top Gun game series, it was followed by Top Gun: The Second Mission. It is known for its extremely high difficulty.

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  7. ^ "Vs. Top Gun". arcade-museum.com. Retrieved January 13, 2020.
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