Top Gun: Firestorm Advance is one of those GBA games that nails the arcade flight feel without getting too complicated. You're basically Maverick—yeah, that Maverick—zipping around in an F-14, dodging missiles and blasting enemy jets. The missions are quick but intense, and the controls are tight enough that you can actually pull off some slick maneuvers once you get the hang of it.

First few minutes? You're thrown right into the action—no lengthy tutorials, just a quick scramble and suddenly you're weaving through canyons. The Mode7-style graphics give it that old-school pseudo-3D vibe, which honestly works better than you'd expect on the GBA. Just don't expect a full sim—this is pure dogfighting fun with just enough realism to make it satisfying.

If you ever wanted to relive the Top Gun fantasy without memorizing a flight manual, this one's a solid pick.