R-Type Classic
Sega Master System · Shoot 'em Up / Action
Aerial Assault
| System | Sega Master System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Action |
| Developer | Sanritsu Denki |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 6 |
Aerial Assault is a shoot 'em up released in 1990 for the Sega Master System, developed by Sanritsu Denki and published by SEGA. It blends shoot 'em up and action elements.
It landed about 4 years into the Master System's life. Other notable Master System releases from 1990 include Columns, Alex Kidd in Shinobi World and Super Monaco GP. Among the 31 Master System shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #6 by legacy score.
Sanritsu Denki also made Bank Panic, Assault City and Wanted for the Master System.
Aerial Assault is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Aerial Assault is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Aerial Assault cheats & codes
12 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Planes | 00C1-3909 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Bombs | 00C1-3709 |
| Start On Round | 00C1-34?? |
| Always Have Shot | 00C1-35?? |
| Always Have Bomb | 00C1-36?? |
| Always Have Max Speed | 00C1-4103 |
Aerial Assault walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Master System games today
The Master System library is full of colorful arcade-style games that are easy to pick up. Many titles also appear in Sega's official compilations.
Aerial Assault FAQ
When did Aerial Assault come out on the Master System?
Aerial Assault was released for the Sega Master System in 1990.
Who made Aerial Assault?
It was developed by Sanritsu Denki and published by SEGA.
Is Aerial Assault multiplayer?
No. Aerial Assault is a single-player game.
How long does Aerial Assault take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Aerial Assault typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Aerial Assault on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.