Mobile developer Flying Tiger Entertainment has recently released their simple cannon turret shooter Toy Raid [App Store] for the iPhone and iPod touch.
Reminiscent of On-Line Systems’ 1981 title Sabotage, Toy Raid puts you in control of an accelerometer or touch controlled turret with a single objective: kill everything in the skies. Helicopters and airplanes (dropping bombs) as well as paratroopers are attempting to overrun your fortified position. The only path to safety is the complete elimination of everything headed your way.
Toy Raid presents a simple, yet fun gameplay mechanic. I was a huge fan of Sabotage on the Apple II back in the ’80s and enjoyed the remake that Apple bundled with the classic iPod units. If the Sabotage formula appeals to you, then likely Toy Raid will deliver pick-up shooter fun.
See Flying Tiger’s gameplay video for a closer look.
[ Full HD version | Low Bandwidth version ]
There was a brief pricing snafu in the App Store, but Toy Raid is again available for download at a price of $1.99.
Flying Tiger’s lead man, Jonh Brandstetter, has a long history in the game industry, having developed console titles for the NEC TurboGrafx-16 and having headed up the development of the Sega 32X launch title Star Wars Arcade.
App Store Link: Toy Raid, $1.99
