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Steel Talons came out for the Sega Genesis in 1991, a port of the Atari Games arcade cabinet. It was part of that wave of early 90s military flight games, trying to bring a sit-down cabinet experience home. You could tell it was ambitious for its time on the console, even if the hardware showed its limits.

You pilot an attack helicopter through a series of missions, tasked with destroying enemy bases, tanks, and aircraft. The controls are a big part of the game; you manage your altitude, speed, and a targeting reticle all at once. The action is methodical, requiring you to line up shots carefully rather than firing wildly. Enemy fire comes from all directions, and the difficulty ramps up quickly, demanding precise movements and situational awareness. It feels tense and demanding, a constant test of your coordination under pressure.