Top Gun: Firestorm takes the player on a flight through twelve missions, where they must battle aerial and ground-based enemies to achieve victory. The story is inspired by the movie of the same name, with the player guiding Maverick through a series of training missions at the Top Gun school. The narrative unfolds in several cutscenes throughout the game.
The gameplay involves flying a F-14 Tomcat on an isometric map, completing various objectives in each mission. The player has access to four different weapons: machine gun, bombs, rockets, and missiles. While the gameplay shares some similarities with the Strike series, Top Gun: Firestorm offers a unique experience.