2007 · Flight simulation · Simulation

Jet Impulse

Nintendo exclusive

Jet Impulse, known outside of Japan as the working title DS Air but never released there, is a Nintendo DS amateur flight simulation game.

Released: 8 February 2007
Platforms: Nintendo DS
Genres: Flight simulation Simulation
Developers: —
Publishers: Nintendo
Modes: Multiplayer Single-player
Themes: Action
Country: Japan
Age ratings: CERO A
Languages: Japanese

About

Jet Impulse is a 2007 flight simulation video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS. It was first announced on May 9, 2006, at the pre-E3 Nintendo conference. It was released in Japan in 2007. A North American localization, with the working title DS Air, was planned, but cancelled.

The goal of Jet Impulse is to defeat an evil dictator and his army of elite strike fighters. The game features customizable airplanes and weapons, as well as a co-op mode that can be played over the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

Keywords

nintendo wi-fi connection
never re-released
japan only

Media

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Story

The story takes place in a fictional world similar to Earth, where a world war erupted along with the use of nuclear munitions. Humanity avoided a post-nuclear apocalypse, and two groups, the Union and the Allies, formed in the ensuing peace. Thirty years later, tensions increased when rival superstate Allies began aggressive attacks into Union territory. In response, Avalon, the strongest Union state, sent Akitsu's finest air force to pacify Mardock, one of the members of Allies.

The main heroes are Naomi Moriha (Callsign Jasmine) and her wingmate, which is the player. They are the newest pilots in the Akitsu military which is home to the Globe Force (An analogy of the UN Peacekeepers). Jasmine was a refugee from Midgard before becoming a member of the Union. The duo's first training regiment goes awry when a defector tries to escape from Zera and Mardock's air force.