Sonic Wings Special Saturn box art

Sega Saturn · Shooter

Sonic Wings Special

Deep cut

SystemSega Saturn
GenreShooter
DeveloperVideo System
PublisherVideo System
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesAero Fighters
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 4

Released for the Sega Saturn, Sonic Wings Special is a shooter developed by Video System.

Among the 24 Saturn shooters in our database, it ranks #13 by legacy score.

It is part of the Aero Fighters series. The series also appears on other systems with Aero Fighters (SNES) and Sonic Wings Special (PS1).

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the Saturn hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes

What playing Sonic Wings Special is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Sonic Wings Special gameplay screenshot on Saturn
In-game screenshot (Saturn)

Sonic Wings Special walkthroughs & guides

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Sonic Wings Special FAQ

Who made Sonic Wings Special?

It was developed by Video System.

How long does Sonic Wings Special take to play?

As a shooter, Sonic Wings Special typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Sonic Wings Special 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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