When Dr. Klaus Scythe pilfers a time machine to obtain the most powerful weapons in the future, Dr. Hugo Clock, the Time Ace, must follow the thief through 19 levels of fixed aerial combat. This reimagined take on the classic arcade game Time Pilot allows gamers to navigate Dr. Clock as he soars above several environments including Atlantis, WWII, and Vietnam in such assault vehicles as bi-planes, jets, and spacecrafts. Pilots advance by shooting down enemies with guns and rockets that are upgraded through power-ups. Although most of the game is played out on rails, a few levels allow players to fly freely around fortresses and bosses. The action in Time Ace plays out on the upper screen while gamers use the touch screen to activate power-ups and view the radar. Using a local wireless connection, players may challenge friends to a variety of competitive multiplayer levels.