F.A.S.T. — Fleet Air Superiority Training! – Review

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On August 28, 2009

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F.A.S.T. — Fleet Air Superiority Training! – Review

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By: F.A.S.T. -- Fleet Air Superiority Training!

Version #: 1.0

Date Released: 2009-06-07

Developer: SGN

Price: 0.99

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This app is currently on sale for $.99 (a 90% discount), so it’s either very good to the point of overconfidence or quite overpriced for what it was.  After playing for a few minutes, I’ve concluded it was the former.

What a game!  The graphics are incredible and intense.  This is one of those iPhone games that make owning the PSP irrelevant.  One of my favorite features of F.A.S.T. is the ability to switch between five different perspectives seemlessly.  There was absolutely no delay.

The concept of the game is simple.  You’re in a dogfight with enemy planes and you have to shoot them down at the same time avoiding their weaponry.  It’s even possible to have multiplayer games over WiFi.

Just for fun, I crashed my plane into the ground and the resulting explosion was spectacular (obviously, I won’t be your pilot anytime soon).  They even show an instant replay of the moment of death.  The game also has a choice of various types of historical jets to fly.  I usually pick the FA-140.

The game does take a while to get used to in terms of the controls.  I’m still now sure which way is exactly up.

When one is used to $.99 cent apps, it’s tough to justify spending ten bucks on a game.  That’s probably why SGN reduced the price of this one so drastically.  For a buck, this game is a steal.

Pros: Fantastic graphics and sound.  Great game.

Cons: Difficult to learn at first.

Read the Developer's Notes:
War is coming FAST to your part of the world, will you be ready?Get ready with F.A.S.T.: the air combat flight simulation program. Fly training skirmishes against simulated pilots to learn flying and dogfighting skills, and test those skills in actual head-to-head combat against other pilots around the world over WiFi internet!Fly white-knuckle missions with a variety of jet aircraft armed with advanced missiles and miniguns. Turn your skills against fellow pilots in dogfights over WiFi, both one-on-one and two-on-two. You can fight quickly against peer-ranked opponents, or set up a private room and dogfight your friends.Fly freely in a full 3D, 360-degree environment with realistic flight controls using the accelerometer. Zoom past the speed of sound and eliminate your enemies via advanced weaponry such as radar-guided missiles, heat seeking missiles and 20mm air-to-air machine-guns.Unlock new advanced aircraft by completing missions or competitions. Fly everything from Vietnam-era fighter-bombers to new sophisticated 5th generation stealth air superiority fighters. Pilot jets from around the world, including aircraft from the USAF, Luftwaffe and Russian Air Force. Rise to the top of the ranks to unlock a very rare and powerful plane, its name is classified until you can unlock it!But most of all, learn the flying skills you’ll need now because war is coming to your doorstep soon, whether you’re ready or not! Fly 30 missions of increasing difficulty, from Novice to Insane! Fly 10 advanced aircraft, including stealth fighters. Utilize multiple weapons such as Radar Guided Missiles, Heat Seaking Missiles and 20mm miniguns. Compete one-on-one or two-on-two over WiFi with pilots from around the world! Make private rooms and dogfight with your friends! The best full 3D, complete-control dogfighting combat environment available!

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