The report says the project preserves the original Blue Max world and mechanics while giving them a modernized Mega Drive overhaul. Its historical reference point is Peter Adams’ Commodore 64 port of Bob Polin’s 1983 game.
As described by Indie Retro News, players fly a classic biplane over rivers, roads and bridges, attacking enemy tanks, ships and buildings while engaging rival aircraft. They can return to friendly airfields to refuel, repair damage and replenish ammunition, with progression running from Kamikaze Trainee to Blue Max.
Indie Retro News also reports that the remake was rebuilt to run at 60 frames per second, with visuals rendered from 3D models. It includes Beginner, Advanced and Expert difficulty levels, along with selectable gravity and Normal or Pilot control schemes.