Top Gun: Guts and Glory Game Boy box art

Game Boy · Simulation

Top Gun: Guts and Glory

SystemGame Boy
Released1993
GenreSimulation
DeveloperDistinctive Software
PublisherKonami
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesTop Gun
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 4

Top Gun: Guts and Glory is a simulation game released in 1993 for the Game Boy, developed by Distinctive Software and published by Konami.

It landed about 4 years into the Game Boy's life. Other notable Game Boy releases from 1993 include The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, Darkwing Duck and Kirby's Pinball Land. Among the 11 Game Boy simulation games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.

It is part of the Top Gun series. The series also appears on other systems with Top Gun: The Second Mission (NES) and Top Gun (NES).

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want clear goals and a defined ending
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Top Gun: Guts and Glory is like

Simulation games model a system and let you play inside it, whether that means building a city, flying a plane, raising a pet or running a business.

Tip for newcomers: Simulations are often open-ended. Set yourself small goals and enjoy experimenting with the systems.

Top Gun: Guts and Glory gameplay screenshot on Game Boy
In-game screenshot (Game Boy)

Top Gun: Guts and Glory walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Game Boy games today

Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.

Top Gun: Guts and Glory FAQ

When did Top Gun: Guts and Glory come out on the Game Boy?

Top Gun: Guts and Glory was released for the Game Boy in 1993.

Who made Top Gun: Guts and Glory?

It was developed by Distinctive Software and published by Konami.

Is Top Gun: Guts and Glory multiplayer?

No. Top Gun: Guts and Glory is a single-player game.

How long does Top Gun: Guts and Glory take to play?

As a simulation game, Top Gun: Guts and Glory typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Top Gun: Guts and Glory on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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