What do Indian gamers have to say about this unique proposition of the Indian Air Force? “If it becomes successful in engaging the youth, it will be a great platform to aware them about the armed forces (sic),” said Abhinav, a Computer Engineering student. He also suggested, “The characters in the game should be kept more customizable as it adds a personal touch to the interface.” The first version of the game is only enabled for a single player with 10 missions to accomplish. Each of these missions has three sub-missions — aerial combats, airstrikes, and similar operations. The gaming app aims to give its audience a realistic feel of an IAF pilot through its military themes. Interestingly, the key character in the game bears resemblance to Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who gained immense media coverage earlier this year when he had crossed the line of control and was held captive for a span of almost 60 hours. While this has added charm to the mobile game, college student Ankita has some reservations. She says that although she feels elated playing Wing Commander Abhinandan in the game, IAF – A Cut Above would need further improvements to attract and engage more youngsters. DON’T MISS: A Happy Reunion: Samsung & Microsoft Partnership Precedes Galaxy Note 10 Event It is also a great way for the Indian armed forces to encourage the savvy millennial to choose the Indian Air Force as a career. Another student who had been an NCC Cadet said that it is a great idea to motivate youth towards armed forces. However, she doubts if it will be successful in breaking into the niche audience of popular video games like PUBG. She also added that this game – in a way – will further promote mobile games rather than encouraging students to take up outdoor sports. During their interaction with TechThirsty, most of the students revealed that they weren’t aware of the game but showed eagerness to try their hands on this new game. If you haven’t tried the game yet, you can download it from Google Play Store and Apple App Store and do let us know what you think in the comments below.
