Top Gunner (Exidy)

Take to the skies in Top Gunner, an action shooter released by Exidy in 1986. Players experience a unique single-player flight simulation from within a full cockpit motion cabinet that moves in sync with on-screen action. Using a dual-axis flight yoke and throttle lever for control, you maneuver your aircraft through challenging aerial sequences. The game presents a first-person perspective as you engage in simulated combat maneuvers. Standard buttons allow for firing weapons while the yoke dictates direction and altitude. Top Gunner is notable for its use of vector graphics, reportedly marking the final such game released for arcade platforms. Developed with contributions from Vic Tolomei (software), Howell Ivy (hardware), Pete Kaufmann (graphics), and Ken Nicholson (audio), this title offered an immersive experience thanks to its specialized cabinet design and control scheme.