Aero Fighters 2 Neo Geo box art

Neo Geo · Shoot 'em Up / Shooter

Aero Fighters 2

Co-op

SystemNeo Geo
GenreShoot 'em Up, Shooter
DeveloperVideo System
PublisherSNK
Players1–2 players (co-op)
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesAero Fighters
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Released for the Neo Geo, Aero Fighters 2 is a shoot 'em up developed by Video System and published by SNK. It blends shoot 'em up and shooter elements.

Among the 16 Neo Geo shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.

It is part of the Aero Fighters series; on the Neo Geo you can also try Aero Fighters 3. The series also appears on other systems with Aero Fighters (SNES) and Sonic Wings Special (PS1).

Aero Fighters 2 supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.

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)
  • you want a game to beat together with a friend

Maybe skip it if…

  • you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets

What playing Aero Fighters 2 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.

Aero Fighters 2 gameplay screenshot on Neo Geo
In-game screenshot (Neo Geo)

Aero Fighters 2 walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Neo Geo games today

Neo Geo games are built for short, intense arcade sessions and are at their best head-to-head with a friend. Most of the library has been re-released on modern platforms, and the games also run in arcade emulators such as Rec0m88's MAME support.

Aero Fighters 2 FAQ

Who made Aero Fighters 2?

It was developed by Video System and published by SNK.

Is Aero Fighters 2 multiplayer?

Yes. Aero Fighters 2 supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.

How long does Aero Fighters 2 take to play?

As a shoot 'em up, Aero Fighters 2 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 Aero Fighters 2 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.

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