Steel Talons is an action-packed game that brings realistic helicopter combat to the Super Nintendo console. The game's 3D polygon world rotates around you as you fly over mountains, rivers, and deserts. Your mission is to destroy targets within a set time limit, with 12 challenging missions to complete.
The gameplay involves using your helicopter to target enemies while avoiding obstacles like ground contact, mountains, and other vehicles. You have limited automatically-targeting missiles and a cannon to aid you in your quest. A tracking map helps you navigate the level and locate enemy targets.